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Zero Trust Pipelines with OIDC, Cloudsmith, and GitHub Actions

In CI/CD workflows, leaked credentials pose a significant threat, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromises, ultimately disrupting development pipelines and undermining the integrity of software deployment processes.

Introducing Aiven's AI Database Optimizer: The First Built-In SQL Optimizer for Enhanced Performance

Increase database performance by 10x with an expert, AI-driven, professional available 24/7. An efficient data infrastructure is a vital component in building & operating scalable and performant applications that are widely adopted, satisfy customers, and ultimately, drive business growth. Unfortunately, the speed of new feature delivery coupled with a lack of database optimization knowledge is exposing organizations to high risk performance issues.

Third Largest Retailer Worldwide Builds Automation Over Time to Launch Cost Savings, Surge ROI

A leading retailer based in the U.K., in early 2021, was in search of help to solve a few problems its business was facing, and so they decided to implement automation—starting with the resolution of service desk tickets. There were too many tasks and processes that the company’s IT team was completing manually. They needed to automate such repetitive work, with the potential to build onto other automations already in place.

Virtualizing Our Storage Engine

Our storage engine, affectionately known as Retriever, has served us faithfully since the earliest days of Honeycomb. It’s a tool that writes data to disk and reads it back in a way that’s optimized for the time series-based queries our UI and API makes. Its architecture has remained mostly stable through some major shifts in the surrounding system it supports, notably including our 2021 implementation of a new data model for environments and services.

Migrating from ECS to EKS: A Complete Guide

Organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their IT operations, reduce costs, and improve flexibility. One trend gaining popularity is the shift from Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) to Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). This migration is driven by several factors, including the desire for greater flexibility, improved scalability, reduced vendor lock-in, and access to the rich feature set offered by Kubernetes.

Scorecard Series: Migrations without the Migraine

Software migrations are an inevitable part of running any technical organization. Whether you're upgrading your database, moving to a new cloud provider, or modernizing legacy applications, migrations are necessary to keep software efficient and secure. Unfortunately, migrations are often a slow and messy processes, dragging across months and potentially years. They are difficult to coordinate, from both managerial and technical standpoints, and often cause a lot of frustration for those involved.

35 Best CFO Tools In 2024 (Every Finance Exec Should Use)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role has expanded significantly due to technological advancements. Today, CFOs have more responsibilities than ever, managing everything from payroll to IT and software expenses. This requires new processes and the right tools to get the necessary cost data for making smart decisions and ensuring the company’s profitability. With so many financial software options available, choosing the right one for each financial task can be challenging.

The Aesthetic and Functional Benefits of Glass Office Partitions

Office design has greatly evolved over the years with the aim of creating spaces that are not just functional, but also visually appealing. One of the design solutions that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of glass partitions in office spaces. Glass partitions offer a balance between style and functionality, creating an office environment that is elegant, practical, and efficient. Commercialglasspartitions.com is a leading provider of glass office solutions that aim to transform office spaces into stylish and productive environments.