Avoiding Cloud Lock-In Amidst Potential Regulatory Change
Organizations shouldn’t just wait (and hope) for regulators to solve the problem of cloud lock-in.
The Role of Observability Engineers in Managing Complex IT Systems
Observability engineers are increasingly becoming essential for managing the complexity and unpredictability of modern IT systems.
Yes, Software Development is an Assembly Line, but not Like That
It should be no surprise to folks that agile software development grew out of manufacturing systems developed for exactly the same reasons – to build things more efficiently.
Fortifying the Castle: A Quest to Secure the SDLC
Securing the SDLC is a never-ending battle against hidden risks and formidable adversaries and requires security champions to share their wisdom.
Why Data Silos Are Killing Your Developer Productivity
Data silos are draining developers’ productivity. Here’s how to break away from these silos with better observability.
There’s No Value in Observability Bloat. Let’s Focus on the Essentials
Most companies only need the essential ingredients to satisfy their observability strategy, which means costs will be much more modest.
Why Enterprises Should Embrace Data-Driven Software Management
A third era of software development management is emerging: It’s not waterfall or agile, it’s data-driven.
There’s no One-Size-Fits-All Data Mobility Strategy
As technologies and business priorities change, so should your data mobility strategy, regardless of business size.
Will ChatGPT Replace Human Software Developers? Probably Not
Generative AI is a concern, but software developers’ skills, expertise and creativity are still very much needed.
The Path to App Modernization: Benefits, Pitfalls and the Route to Success
There are many reasons an organization may find itself on the path to considering the risky journey of application modernization. It could be to gain an edge or to build a more competitive positioning, or a business could have a legacy system running on infrastructure that is no longer viable, leaving them no other choice. […]
Unused Code: Proving a Negative
Don MacVittie says there’s a lot of unused code floating around out there – and that’s a big problem.
Generative AI and Software Testing Tools to Manage Technical Debt
With generative AI, legacy systems will be more likely to modernize software sooner and pay off technical debt more quickly.
Implement Object-Level Encryption and Policy With OpenTDF
OpenTDF lets you integrate encryption and data policy controls into your new and existing apps to safeguard your data.
The Great CentOS Linux Migration: How We Got Here and What’s Next
Finding post-EOL support and patches will allow organizations to have a runway for the migration from CentOS to different Linux distributions.
3 Ways to Achieve Faster App Development Without Compromising Security
DevOps teams must maximize development speed without compromising security. Here are three ways to do that.
Stop Leaking Secrets!
All too often, software teams trip over complexities and inadvertently leave secrets exposed in private and public software repositories.
From DevOps to the Future: The Evolutionary Leap to Platform Engineering
Platform engineering is extending the principles that made DevOps so successful to meet the challenges and opportunities of the new tech era.
Product Mindset Key to Platform Engineering Success
Here’s what what a product mindset looks like in practice and why each component contributes to the success of your platform.
The Differences Between DevOps, DevSecOps and SRE
DevOps, DevSecOps and SRE are all quickly gaining traction within the tech world due to their effectiveness and promise of reliability for companies. Each framework provides various levels of safety and scalability—DevOps is agile, DevSecOps prioritizes security above all else and SRE focuses on performance optimization. Together, these are changing how software gets deployed from […]
Why Multi-Cloud Cost Optimization is Harder Than it Looks
If your business is like most businesses that use the cloud today, you’ve gone multi-cloud. Nine out of 10 large companies have already adopted multiple clouds, and IT analysts expect that even more businesses will embrace multi-cloud architectures over the next several years. Now, the challenge facing those companies is how to optimize spending across […]
How Observability and Explainability Benefit the SDLC
Software systems require continual modification to meet changing requirements, address errors, improve performance and enhance reliability. Yet, maintaining and modifying complex and distributed software systems as they change and grow can present challenges. When systems are designed with observability and explainability in mind, adapting, expanding and troubleshooting software becomes easier and more effective. Observability refers […]
DevOps Download: What to Know About Life in the Cloud(s)
According to the 2022 Flexera State of the Cloud Report, 89% of cloud customers now use multiple cloud hosting providers. Nearly nine out of 10 might sound high, but it tracks with the anecdotal evidence we’ve seen. For varied and good reasons, companies are spreading their usage across multiple hyperscalers rather than putting all their […]
DevOps Guide to the Salesforce Summer 2023 Release
The second installment of Salesforce’s 2023 releases provides some great eye candy for DevOps pros. From new admin features to user enhancements and the anticipated Flow updates, a lot is covered in the nearly 700-page Salesforce Summer ‘23 release. Let’s break down the highlights of some appealing features, why these updates will save all Salesforce […]