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Get Kafka-Nated Episode 3: Greg Harris on Contributing to KIP 1150 diskless

The Aiven Platform is more than a collection of open source services for streaming, storing and analyzing data. The platform ensures that all services run reliably and securely in the clouds of your choice, are observable, and can easily be integrated with each other and with external 3rd party tools.

How I Use GenAI as a Thought Partner, Not a Shortcut

You don’t need to be a power user to get powerful results. I’m not training models or prompting GPTs into poetry—I’m just using them to do what great managers already try to do: communicate clearly, prioritize outcomes, and lead with intention. Over the last few quarters, I’ve built a handful of custom GPTs to support my weekly, monthly, and quarterly workflows.

Updated MPLAB X IDE Plugin

We’re happy to announce that our Trace Export Plugin for MPLAB X IDE has been updated to version 2.3.1 and now supports the latest versions of Microchip’s IDE, including MPLAB X v6.20 and v6.25. This plugin enables saving trace files from Percepio’s TraceRecorder library via the MPLAB X IDE debugger, making it easy to open the trace in Percepio Tracealyzer and related tools.

Are Egress Fees Holding Your AI Business Back?

For AI companies, the landscape of cloud computing has always been a balancing act between innovation, costs, and compliance. That’s where Civo comes in. Offering a full cloud offering with GPUs, but without the usual headaches, Civo provides a rare combination: true data sovereignty and zero data egress charges. Let’s break down why these two features should be non-negotiables for your AI infrastructure.

Top 10 Status Page Examples: What We Like and What's Missing

A great status page does more than show uptime—it builds trust, communicates clearly during incidents, and empowers users to stay informed. Here are 10 standout examples of public status pages, with a quick breakdown of what they do well—and where there’s room for improvement.

Why You Shouldn't Use AI for Everything in Your Business

AI tools are everywhere in 2025. They write blog posts, summarize meetings, edit videos, and generate logos in seconds. For side hustlers and solopreneurs, this level of automation feels like a dream: Instant help without the price tag of hiring a team. And when you're just getting started, it can be a huge advantage. You can use AI to start your business, validate ideas, automate content, and scale faster than ever before.

Scaling up Your Business? Here's How to Keep Your Business Agile

Scaling a business can be one of the most exciting steps for any team, but it also brings a new level of complexity that can quickly slow things down if you're not prepared. Growth means more moving parts, more decisions, and more opportunities, but also more chances for bottlenecks and inefficiencies to creep in when you're trying to move fast.

Smart Money Moves: Using AI to Start a Side Hustle in 2025

In today's fast-paced digital world, creating a secondary income stream is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity. With inflation, economic uncertainties, and evolving job markets, having a backup plan is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. As we head deeper into the age of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most promising ways to make extra income with AI tools in 2025 is by leveraging smart, accessible platforms designed for small businesses and individuals alike.

Smart Ways to Keep Off-Grid Power Running Strong

Living off the grid promises freedom, but it demands resilience, smart planning, and the right tools. Building a reliable off-grid power system requires more than just equipment. It calls for strategy. This guide breaks down the must-know tips, components, and design choices that keep your off-grid setup working in any condition, year after year. Powering Lives Beyond the Grid.