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Tech Talk - Observability Unlocked: Kubernetes Monitoring with Splunk Observability Cloud

In this Tech Talk, discover how they’re leveraging Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) to supercharge their Kubernetes operations, detect issues within minutes, and resolve them 90% faster — all while optimizing and scaling like pros.

Rise of the Neocloud: Top 10 Providers and Adoption Trends

With the tech world once again in the midst of a major shift, a new group of contenders has entered the market, offering capabilities the traditional hyperscalers can’t match. Often dubbed "neoclouds", these new providers range from developer-focused platforms to GPU-centric infrastructure clouds. Can these new clouds compete with 100 billion dollar incumbents in a space that's already changing at breakneck speed?

RancherLive: Know before you Go - KubeCon Atlanta Edition

Join us for a special Know Before You Go online session all about getting ready for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in Atlanta! Hosted by Orlin Vasilev, this live event will feature special guest Nick Eberts — a proud Atlantan, musician, father, and Project Manager at Google. Nick will share insider tips on making the most of your KubeCon experience — from navigating the conference to exploring the best of Atlanta’s music, food, and culture. Whether it’s your first time at KubeCon or your first visit to the city, this session will help you feel right at home.

Sovereignty over silence: Why Microsoft's data opacity is the real lock-in

The refusal by Microsoft to detail data flows to Police Scotland confirms the real price of hyperscale: control is an illusion. This incident isn't the problem. It’s the proof. It proves the need for a new standard in cloud computing, one that prioritizes true digital sovereignty and architectural transparency. Sovereignty, after all, is all about the customer being able to exercise control over the IT resources they use.

Navigating the geopolitical maze of digital sovereignty at Civo Navigate London 2025

Trust in Big Tech is eroding. Geopolitical tensions are rising. The only predictable thing about the cloud today is that it’s time to re-evaluate everything. At Civo Navigate London 2025, we pulled together a panel of industry experts to cut through the noise and finally define what digital sovereignty means for the UK.

One Box, One Region: Private Cloud Ready on Demand

We’ve built a private‑cloud that feels exactly like a public‑cloud region, as Civo CTO Dinesh Majrekar puts it, it all starts with a conversation. Tell us what you need, we order the hardware, it ships, you plug it in, and the cloud is live in no time. No sprawling projects, no endless paperwork, just a really‑really simple flow that turns a handful of commodity servers into a sovereign Civo region.

Postmortems: What We Learned When Container Vulnerability Scanning Was Missing

In the world of cloud-native development, containers are the bedrock of agility and scale. They allow teams to package applications and their dependencies into a single, portable unit that runs consistently across any environment. But this convenience comes with a hidden risk. Every container image is built from layers, and each layer-from the base operating system to the application libraries-can harbor vulnerabilities. Forgetting to implement robust security measures for these containers is a lesson many companies learn the hard way.

The hidden costs of "free" cloud credits: A wake-up call for businesses

To read the full findings from this research, visit our whitepaper "Decoding Cloud Credits" by clicking here. The allure of "free" cloud credits can be tempting, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of risks and consequences that can ultimately lock businesses into costly and restrictive cloud ecosystems. Our latest whitepaper, "Decoding Cloud Credits", explores the true costs of these promotional offers and the implications for businesses.

Data Sovereignty + AI: How Civo's New Cloud Gives You Full Control

We spot the tipping point: AI is reshaping every industry and data has become the new oil. From law firms to pharma labs, SaaS stacks to even a secret chicken recipe, today’s most valuable info is trapped in a handful of hyperscalers with almost no governance. Our UK‑based survey of 1,000 IT leaders shows the pressure is real. Most are ready to abandon big‑tech for true control and sovereignty. Civo’s answer is a new kind of cloud: built from the ground up, 100 % data‑sovereignty, and designed for more value, simplicity, and flexibility.