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Turbo360 for Frends - Part 1 Business Activity Monitoring

If you are a Frends user, then you have chosen to use the Frends Platform to implement an iPaaS solution. You may have come from a BizTalk background where you chose to migrate to Frends as an alternative to Azure, or you may be a new greenfield Frends implementation. Frends customers have been successful implementing their integration solutions with Frends and when we visited the Autom8 conference we spoke to a lot of Frends customers about how they are using the product.

BizTalk to Azure migration - Everything you need to know!

In this episode of the "Integrate experts - unplugged" series from the Azure on Air podcast, two integration experts, Sandro Pereira and the host, Lex Hegt, talk about the evolution of integration solutions, focusing on BizTalk Server and Azure Integration Services. They delve into the process of migrating from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services, sharing their experiences and best practices. The speakers also address challenges and considerations, such as cost, sizing, and performance, to help viewers better understand the migration process.

Bonus Myth of Apache Spark Optimization

In this blog series we’ve examined Five Myths of Apache Spark Optimization. But one final, bonus myth remains unaddressed: Bonus Myth: I’ve done everything I can. The rest of the application waste is just the cost of running Apache Spark. Unfortunately, many companies running cloud environments have come to think of application waste as a cost of doing business, as inevitable as rent and taxes.

Data Storage Evolution from Early Commodore to Cloud-Based Storage

Today, most people have SSDs and use cloud storage to keep their data connected on all devices. However, do you ever wonder how we came to possess such sophisticated technology? In order to understand how we got to the era of SSD and cloud, we must take a step back and remember all the solutions we used before. With that in mind, here's a brief story of data storage evolution from early commodore to cloud-based storage.

Kubernetes Cost Optimization: 9+ Ways To Lower Costs in 2024

If cost optimization is your only reason for adopting Kubernetes and containers, you might be in for a rude surprise — many companies find that costs increase after moving to Kubernetes. Even companies who adopt Kubernetes for other reasons, like time-to-market advantages, should follow basic cost control best practices to stay within the budget. Optimizing cloud costs related to running Kubernetes doesn’t have to involve trade-offs for performance or availability.

The Essential Guide to Cloud Migration Planning

Cloud migration is the process of moving your infrastructure, applications, and data to the cloud. While the potential benefits—like cost savings, scalability, and modernization—are significant, the risks are just as high if you don’t have a solid plan in place. Without clear strategies, you could face unexpected costs, technical challenges, and security issues.