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A practical approach to on-call compensation

Asking engineers to be on-call is usually a tough sell. Think about it: if someone asked you to add even more to your already packed workload, that would be a difficult proposition to say yes to. And that’s before you mention that this work typically happens late into the day and even (some) sleepless nights. Companies need to have an on-call function to keep their services and products running smoothly—it’s practically a non-negotiable at this point.

Product discovery in action | Atlassian Presents: Unleash | Atlassian

"Product discovery.” If you’re a product manager, you probably have some idea of what it is, but it’s a term that can mean different things to different people. That makes it hard to know how to get started – and whether or not you’re doing it right! The best way to learn about product discovery is to see how it works in real life for one team. In this session, you’ll learn the practices the Jira Product Discovery team used when building Jira Product Discovery.

Still running Ubuntu 18.04? What you need to know

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, installed by millions of users and continuing to have a massive footprint on AWS, hit its End of Standard Support in May 2023. When using an unsupported version of Ubuntu LTS, your system and your end users are vulnerable to security risks. Not every company has the time or resources to undertake a migration project to a later and supported Ubuntu LTS distribution which is why many are adopting Ubuntu Pro.

Mastering Workflow Automation in SharePoint Online

The integration of workflow automation in SharePoint Online marks a significant evolution in business process management. With the emergence of tools like Power Automate, SharePoint Online transcends its role as a document management system, becoming a powerful platform for streamlining a variety of business operations. This advancement is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a strategic transformation, enabling organizations to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Managing the Talent Gap

As we dive into 2024 the relentless march of technological progress combined with economic green shoots (the year the ‘UK turns a page on the difficult post post-pandemic years ) it should be an exciting opportunity for Data Centres and the talent who work in them…and whilst people are clearly excited about the opportunities this presents for the industry, there remains a nervousness.