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#052 - The "Short Long Path": Mastering Abstraction, Culture, and Kubernetes Scale with Shemer M...

In this episode, Itiel joins forces with Shemer, Director of Platform Solutions at the gaming giant Playtika, and Scott Rosenberg, Lead Architect at TeraSky, to discuss the realities of platform engineering at a massive scale. The trio dissects Playtika’s multi-year journey from a legacy, homegrown Kubespray infrastructure to a modern, holistic platform built on Spectro Cloud, all while running strictly on-premise to support 25+ games and high-volume traffic.

Observability trends for 2026 (Part 2): GenAI and OpenTelemetry reshape the landscape

Over the course of my 20 years as a developer, SRE, and now observability product leader, software has typically progressed at a good pace. But now, the emergence of two transformative technologies are fundamentally reshaping enterprise observability: generative AI (GenAI) and OpenTelemetry (OTel). We surveyed over 500 IT decision-makers for a new report:The Landscape of Observability in 2026: Balancing Cost and Innovation.

VidMate: A Simple Guide to Download Instagram Videos Easily

Have you ever watched an Instagram video and thought, "I wish I could save this to watch later"? You're not alone. From funny reels and inspiring stories to educational clips and music videos, Instagram is full of content we don't want to lose. Unfortunately, Instagram doesn't offer a built-in download button. That's where tools like VidMate come in.

How to Plan a Successful UAT: Roles, Timeline, and Readiness Checklist

You're two weeks from launch. Development says they're done. QA signed off. Then you hand the system to actual users and watch everything fall apart. Buttons nobody clicks. Workflows nobody understands. Features that technically work but make zero sense in real life. That's what happens when you skip proper User Acceptance Testing planning. UAT isn't just the final testing phase. It's your last chance to catch the gap between what you built and what users actually need. Miss this step and you're fixing production issues while angry customers flood your support inbox.

Best Practices for Efficient Machining Techniques

A CNC cell can look "busy" while still wasting hours on resets, scrap, and second checks. You usually see the signs in uneven tool life, surprise chatter, and parts that drift late. Most of that waste starts before the spindle ever hits the first surface. When teams clean up those early steps, output rises without heroics or overtime. Workholding choices play a big role, and a self centering vise is one example of a tool built around repeatable part location. The point is not the brand, it is the method behind stable clamping and clean datums.

How to Enhance Service Management for Small Firms

Small firms juggle many tasks at once. They serve clients while managing budgets and staff. Most owners spend their days putting out fires instead of building better systems. Poor service management drains resources fast. Client requests get lost in email threads. Team members use different tools for the same tasks. Bills slip through the cracks. These problems cost money that small businesses can't afford to lose.

Canceled Games and Layoffs Persist Despite Financial Support

Ubisoft recently experienced a business decline despite its stabilization efforts during 2025, which included a major investment from Tencent. Tencent brought in significant funding and operational support, but it failed to avert the company's financial and operational crisis. A crisis that worsened with time. In March 2025, Ubisoft announced the establishment of a new subsidiary to operate its three most valuable franchises when Tencent purchased a €1.16 billion minority stake (~25 %) in that subsidiary.