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Using Rails with SES, SNS and SQS to avoid bounce rate

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cost-effective email service provided by AWS. It is by far the cheapest option available out there. Comparing the cost of sending emails with SES and other services like SendGrid or Mailchimp, it can be 100x cheaper. However there is a catch. Using SES directly, you will not get some of the features you might need to control the bounce rate of your emails.

Security Considerations for Your Internal Developer Platform

In today's world, where cloud resources and data management tools play an increasingly critical role, the concept of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is gaining momentum. Imagine a platform where developers seamlessly design, build, and deploy applications. That's precisely the promise of IDPs. But here's the highlight: with great power comes greater responsibility. Security within IDPs isn't just an optional add-on; it's the core essence.

How Can Hospitals Make Radiology Services Much More Simple

Given the importance of medical imaging to healthcare, hospitals need to make sure that their radiology services are as streamlined and efficient as possible. Unfortunately, with the increasing complexity of technology and regulations, it's becoming increasingly difficult for hospitals to deliver radiology services in a way that is both effective and affordable. In this blog post, we'll be exploring some key strategies hospitals can employ to simplify their radiology operations while still minimizing costs and maximizing patient care.

Specialized Cloud Computing Courses: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and More

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a fundamental pillar for businesses to succeed in the digital realm. As organizations transition to cloud-based solutions for enhanced efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, the demand for skilled cloud professionals has surged. To cater to this demand, specialized cloud computing courses have taken center stage, offering in-depth education and certifications from leading cloud service providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure by Microsoft, Google Cloud, and others.

G2 Fall Report Positions Squadcast among the leading Incident Management, and IT Alerting Tools

Squadcast established itself as a Momentum Leader and High Performer across different regions in the Incident Management and IT Alerting tool categories. We have solidified our leadership in the Mid Market segment across various regions, this recognition stems from our dedicated customer base.

Can You Use the ELK Stack as a SIEM? A Fresh Take

A SIEM system (Security Information and Event Management) is often used by security operations centers (SOCs) for real-time detection of suspicious activity and security events. While some teams choose to adopt a purpose-built SIEM, others rely on the same DevOps tools they are already using for tasks like troubleshooting and operational log data analysis.

Elasticsearch to OpenSearch Migration Facilitated by Sematext Cloud

OK, so you’ve decided to move from Elasticsearch to OpenSearch. Maybe our comparison helped you decide and maybe you’ve checked our guide on how to perform the migration. But how do you know if your new OpenSearch performs as well and functions as correctly as the existing Elasticsearch? Even when comparing old with new versions, upgrades don’t always translate into better performance.

Is a $1 million Datadog bill worth it?

In a recent reddit thread, I got into a conversation about justifying the cost of observability. It got to a really basic question about running a tech company: how do you know that any cost is justified? While a small number of expenses have clear and direct business values, a bunch of other costs, I would even say most costs, just aren’t that clear cut.