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May 2024

What's in a name? Data residency vs Data Sovereignty vs Local Legal Mandates

Even the largest global companies have challenges operating across multiple countries, moving and storing data and navigating multiple jurisdictions. In the globalised digital economy, data can flow across borders in milliseconds. But the legal frameworks governing this data vary widely from one jurisdiction to another. If the UK, Europe and the US are characterised by robust data protection laws, so are many other countries, including the Nordics, Australia, India and China, to name a few.

You're Not Too Late to the AI Party with Joey de Villa

Join Joey de Villa in his engaging Civo Navigate talk, "You're Not Too Late to the AI Party," where he demystifies artificial intelligence and reassures developers of all levels that there's still plenty of time to get involved. Joey's presentation is part technical deep dive, part career advice, and 100% entertaining. He covers the history of AI, current trends, and the ethical considerations we must navigate as this technology evolves. Perfect for software developers, Python enthusiasts, and anyone curious about AI's future.

Engineering Data Systems for the next 10 years of growth with Amit Kesarwani

Join Amit Kesarwani from Treeverse as he discusses the historical progression of machine learning and introduces lakeFS, an open-source platform providing Git-like data version control. This session covers the necessity of ML in business strategies today and how lakeFS aids in managing, versioning, and collaborating on data projects seamlessly.

AI Essentials - Your Gateway to Machine Learning with Kubeflow with Josh Mesout & Rishit Dagli

Join Josh Mesout and Rishit Dagli in our in-depth workshop on Kubeflow as a Service, aimed at demystifying the deployment of machine learning models using open-source tools. This Civo Navigate 24 session caters to participants of all skill levels in machine learning, Kubernetes, and ML infrastructure. It covers foundational aspects of Kubeflow, dives into advanced tools like Llama 2 and Kerve, and showcases how to use these models as cost-effective alternatives to services like ChatGPT.

Managing Infrastructure like a pro, from ClickOps to IaC with Nuno do Carmo & Engin Diri

Dive into the world of infrastructure as code in this detailed workshop led by Nuno do Carmo and Engin Diri. Learn about Civo CLI, the transition from ClickOps to CLI, and how to effectively implement and manage your infrastructure using Pulumi. Whether at home or in the office, enhance your understanding and skills in infrastructure management.

Introducing Civo's UK Sovereign Cloud: Secure, Compliant, and Locally Governed

In today's fast-paced digital world, where data breaches and geopolitical uncertainties are becoming more common, ensuring the security and sovereignty of your data is paramount. Organisations are increasingly seeking cloud solutions that not only offer advanced technological capabilities but also guarantee data compliance with local laws. Addressing this critical demand, Civo proudly introduces our UK Sovereign Cloud.

Can Developer Tools Transform Software Security? Unpacking the Shift Left Approach

Emre Baran, co-founder and CEO of Cerbos, joined us at Civo Navigate North America 2024 to speak about the transformative world of developer tools within the "shift left" security approach in software development. During this session, he explains the vital role of building effective authorization layers, enhancing developer experiences, and the pressing need to integrate security early in the development lifecycle.

Navigating the VMware by Broadcom Acquisition

In November 2023, the technology landscape witnessed a monumental shift with Broadcom's acquisition of VMware for $69 billion. This strategic move not only redefines the contours of IT and cloud computing but also signifies a new era for the new giant. Broadcom's leap towards subscription-based services and hybrid cloud environments echoes a broader industry evolution towards more flexible, service-oriented architectures.

Surfing the Argo CD Sync Waves with Frederic Harper

Join Frederic Harper from @kubefirst as he explores the dynamic capabilities of Argo CD in this enlightening presentation. Discover how Argo CD transforms Kubernetes and cloud-native application management through GitOps. From synchronization features to security enhancements, learn how this tool can streamline your development processes. Perfect for developers looking to deepen their understanding of continuous delivery within a GitOps framework.

How Thanos Almost Snapped $100,000 from our Infra Budget with S. Srivastava and P. Bedarkar

Join Shubham Srivastava and Pratik Bedarkar from @zenduty at Civo Navigate NA 24 as they delve into the intricacies of infrastructure management. Discover how they thwarted a potential financial catastrophe of $100,000 by employing Thanos for cost optimization and performance improvement. This insightful narrative not only sheds light on their triumphs but also illuminates the path for IT professionals grappling with similar hurdles.

The Future of Observability: High-Performance Observability at Edge and Beyond with Rust

Join Prabhat Sharma, founder of Open Observe, as he delves into the realm of high-performance observability. Learn about the challenges faced by cloud workloads and explore innovative solutions to enhance observability at the edge, in servers, and across cloud environments. Prabhat shares his journey from addressing persistent problems with existing solutions to building Open Observe, an open-source platform revolutionizing logs, metrics, traces, and dashboards. Gain valuable insights into the power of Apache Arrow Data Fusion in optimizing data storage and analytics performance.

How Can OpenTelemetry Transform Your Cloud Native Observability Strategy? Insights from Sudhir Singh

Join Sudhir Singh, co-founder and COO of Cloud Builders, as he delves into the essentials of observability in the cloud-native landscape. In this session, Sudhir explores the advantages of implementing OpenTelemetry over traditional monitoring tools and vendor-specific solutions. Discover why OpenTelemetry is crucial for gaining comprehensive insights into your applications and infrastructure, learn about its role in enhancing system health monitoring, and understand its impact on mitigating potential incidents before they escalate.

Can You Move Stateful Apps with Zero Downtime Across Continents? Kubernetes Live Migration Secrets!

Dive deep into the realm of zero downtime live migration for stateful workloads on Kubernetes! Join Shivansh Vij, founder of Loophole Labs, as they unravel the secrets behind migrating applications like Redis and Postgres across nodes, regions, and continents without a second of downtime. Explore groundbreaking techniques, challenge traditional cloud limitations, and witness live demos that showcase this innovative approach in action.

Announcing Civo VMware Importer Tool - Easily Migrate from VMware to Civo in Minutes!

Join us in this step-by-step tutorial as we guide you through the seamless migration of your VMware instances to Civo's cloud platform with our new VMware Importer Tool. From verifying your current VMware's functionality to the final connection checks on Civo, we cover everything you need to ensure a smooth transition.

Navigating Unconscious Bias in Cloud Native Communities

Join Aakansha Priyaa at Civo Navigate as she delves into the topic of unconscious bias within cloud native communities. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, this presentation sheds light on the subtle biases that permeate the tech industry and provides strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace.

Mastering Cybersecurity: Essential OWASP Guidelines for Effective Protection

Join Dwayne McDaniel as he discusses the challenges and essentials of effective cybersecurity, highlighting the impact of bad security practices, the benefits of robust security measures, and the importance of community collaboration. This talk explores practical insights on improving security protocols, leveraging community knowledge, and the significant role of automation in ensuring safe, uninterrupted digital environments.

What Can a Service Mesh Do for Your Kubernetes Environment? with Tony Pope-Cruz

Explore the essentials of Kubernetes management with Tony Pope-Cruz from @dynatrace in this detailed walkthrough. Understand how to avoid common pitfalls in Kubernetes deployments, such as mismanagement of resources that can lead to significant outages. Gain insights into how service meshes provide robust solutions for traffic management, service reliability, and observability.

Let's Do It All in Under an Hour with @kubefirst

Dive into the world of Kubernetes with the co-founders of @kubefirst John Dietz and Jared Edwards, as they provide an insightful live demonstration of their cutting-edge project. Watch as they navigate through real-time challenges, explain the integration of GitOps, and highlight the capabilities of KubeFirst using tools like k3d, Linkerd, and Argo CD. Don't miss out on learning from their vast experience in cloud and platform building.

Securing Dashboards in a Command Line World with Marc Boorshtein

Join Marc Boorshtein, CTO of Tremolo Security and Kubernetes expert, as he explores how to secure Kubernetes dashboards effectively in a command line-centric setup. From discussing the advantages of dashboards to unveiling critical security practices, Marc offers a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your Kubernetes environment.

Unlocking the Power of Cloud Native Transformation - A Beginner's Guide by Sully Martinez

Explore cloud native technologies with Sully Martinez at Civo Navigate NA 24. Learn why giants like Spotify and Netflix are switching to cloud native, understand its benefits over traditional architectures, and get insights into key components like microservices and Kubernetes. Perfect for those considering a shift or optimizing their cloud native strategies.

How Safe Is Your Kubernetes Environment? Discover ML-Driven API & Web App Security Solutions

Join @ChadMCrowell in this Navigate North America 2024 talk on enhancing Kubernetes security with machine learning-based API and web application security solutions. Discover the challenges and solutions of managing traffic through Kubernetes environments, the effectiveness of web application firewalls, and innovative ML techniques to combat zero-day vulnerabilities and other cyber threats.