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Understanding Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Software Supply Chain

A Node.js module with nearly two million downloads a week was compromised after the library was injected with malicious code programmed to steal bitcoins in wallet apps. Join us as we delve into a real-world zero-day supply chain attack. Understand the response that followed, and how attacks like this can be mitigated. Learn from David Gonzalez, Principal Engineer at Cloudsmith and Member of the Node.js security working group, as he walks us through the incident.

Innovate at speed with open source AI

AI is swiftly changing our lives in many invisible ways - from the movies we watch and video games we play, all the way to real-time space tracking. New tools and applications pop up all the time, but keeping up with all this innovation is difficult. Which tool chains should you use and which platforms should you build on? Canonical helps you innovate at speed with easy-to-use solutions that benefit from long-term support.

System Center Orchestrator to Azure Automation Migration Guide

For companies using Microsoft System Center Orchestrator versions 2016, 2019 or earlier who are looking for a replacement for their aging Orchestrator systems, they have an option to migrate to a new 64 bit version Orchestrator 2022 (more details on this can be found in the Kelverion Orchestrator Best Practices Guide) but many companies are considering replacing their Orchestrator system entirely and are looking for guidance.

Navigating the Migration to SharePoint

In the realm of digital transformation, migrating to SharePoint stands out as a pivotal step for organizations seeking to enhance collaboration, streamline data management, and boost operational efficiency. SharePoint, a robust platform by Microsoft, offers a plethora of features that cater to diverse business needs, from document management to team collaboration.

Bringing automation to telco edge clouds at scale

Canonical and Spectro Cloud have collaborated to develop an effective telco edge cloud solution, Cloud Native Execution Platform (CNEP). CNEP is built with Canonical’s open source infrastructure solutions and Spectro Cloud’s Palette containers-as-a-service (CaaS) platform. This technology stack empowers operators to benefit from the cost optimisation and agility improvements delivered by edge clouds in a highly secure and performant way.

Serverless Workflows using Durable Functions and Logic Apps in Azure - Jonah Andersson

In this session titled "Serverless Workflows using Durable Functions and Logic Apps in Azure", DevOps Engineer Jonah Andersson explores Azure Durable Functions and Logic Apps, emphasizing their role in serverless workspaces. She discusses the benefits of low-code/no-code solutions, showcases diverse application design patterns, and much more Concluding with insights on when to use each service, this session offers a concise overview for those interested in serverless computing.

Out-of-band communication: Maintaining business continuity

Today, most organizations rely on several different secure communication mediums — like email, real-time chat, video calls, and SMS — to transmit information, collaborate, and keep teams aligned. While modern communication tools help teams stay connected, the digital landscape is not without its challenges. For most organizations, it’s only a matter of time before network disruptions, security breaches, and system failures impact main lines of communication.

KubeCon NA 2023: Celebrating Innovation and the K8s Community

The sun has officially set on KubeCon North America 2023, but the CNCF's flagship event has left a lasting impression on us. Roughly 9,000 Kubernetes enthusiasts descended on Chicago's McCormick Place West to see the K8s community's latest innovations. DevOps professionals, engineers, and architects alike were eager to share and boost their K8s knowledge. Overall, HAProxy joined over 250 other sponsor organizations to celebrate open-source, cloud-native technologies over four activity-packed days.