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FinOps on Azure - Azure Cost Optimization: Real-World Cost Scenarios

This episode of "FinOps on Azure" highlights the pitfalls of the "migration mindset" and the challenge of aligning agile development with traditional finance processes. Rik and Mike explore the emergence of FinOps as a solution, emphasizing the importance of a cloud-native mindset, architectural considerations, and empowering teams with cost ownership. The conversation stresses the cultural shift required for effective cost management, supported by tools and automation for ongoing optimization in Azure.

Exploring the Role of Technology in Hospital Temperature Management

In the realm of healthcare, maintaining optimal environmental conditions within hospital premises is crucial for patient recovery, the preservation of medicines, and the operation of medical equipment. Among these conditions, temperature management stands out as a fundamental aspect that directly influences the health outcomes of patients and the efficacy of medical procedures. With advancements in technology, hospitals have adopted innovative solutions for precise temperature control, leading to significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.

Modernize as You Migrate Series: 05 - Discovering Your Servers with Ease Using Nmap to Fill Gaps

This episode discusses using Nmap for network-based discovery to fill server inventory gaps in data centers. The integration with Tidal Accelerator allows for quick scans and discovery of servers and devices, providing peace of mind for data center closure and migration programs.

Implementing OpenTelemetry OTLP in .Net

The.NET framework is a powerful platform for creating various applications, from web-based services to comprehensive enterprise solutions. Its extensive libraries, support for multiple programming languages, and powerful development tools enable the creation of high-performance, scalable applications that can be customized to suit various needs. This framework continuously evolves to meet the demands of modern software development with a complete ecosystem of add-ons created by an enthusiastic community.

Decoding SaaS Customer Cost: A Guide to Calculating Cost per Customer in Azure

In the SaaS era, especially in the B2B segment, the business’s profitability will vary from customer to customer. It is usual to observe that there would be a few “expensive customers” who use the platform heavily, which could also mean they are profitable customers. But we cannot take plain guesses! As a business, ensuring that the revenue we receive from each customer is appropriate for what it costs us to deliver the value is significant.

Netreo adds support for Azure Application Gateway monitoring and automation

Azure Application Gateway provides application-level routing and load balancing services that let customers build scalable and highly-available web front ends in Azure. Traditional monitoring setup creates challenges as it involves defining parameters based on the expected behavior, setting up dashboards to visualize the data and configuring alerts and notifications. This approach has its limits and the additional layer of automation becomes necessary.

SaaS, PaaS & IaaS: The Ultimate Guide To Cloud Service Models

The emergence of cloud computing. Arguably the biggest change in technology in decades, cloud computing changed how technology would now develop and how businesses and organizations would operate. Indeed, the enormous popularity of cloud services is due precisely to that: you can get different models depending on your operational needs. To properly utilize these cloud service models, you should understand the differences in their functional capabilities and the ideal use cases for each model.

Spot Ocean outperforms in GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Management

Spot Ocean has been recognized as the sole leader and outperformer in the GigaOm 2024 Radar for Kubernetes Resource Management in the Maturity and Platform Play quadrant. The report highlights solutions that help organizations more effectively manage the increasing complexity of Kubernetes environments in the cloud. GigaOm evaluated a number of vendors on their ability to analyze and optimize Kubernetes resources.