SQL Konferenz 2024, an event that regularly connects database professionals, SQL enthusiasts, and data architects from the DACH region, took place this October in Hanau, Germany, hosting numerous attendees as well as expert speakers ready to share valuable insights and discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

The BFSI sector’s rapid digital transformation has revolutionized customer experiences, allowing for convenient and efficient transactions. However, this increased reliance on technology has also made these institutions prime targets for cybercriminals. The threat of cyberattacks on financial infrastructures is evident without the need for graphs or complex statistics to illustrate it; the growing frequency and sophistication of these attacks speak for themselves.

Kubernetes has revolutionized how modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled. However, due to its complexity, managing a Kubernetes development environment can sometimes feel overwhelming for developers. Utilizing a cloud environment can simplify Kubernetes development by providing better scalability, manageability of dependencies, and a more consistent development experience across various cloud providers.

In mainframe environments, where workloads are high and demands on reliability are even higher, tuning MQ systems isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. When MQ systems are optimized, your organization can maintain faster, more reliable message processing, handle greater transaction volumes, and ultimately keep up with today’s demands. But how do you go about tuning MQ for optimal performance? Let’s break down some best practices that will make a real difference.

Imagine you’re the protector of a castle. Your walls are tall, the gates are strong, and the guards are well-trained. But what if an intruder was still able to slip past your defenses? Even with the best security tools, not every threat will be caught. Threat hunting is the proactive approach to finding attackers that might have bypassed your defenses.

The Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) module is designed to shift support “left,” meaning it empowers support operators to identify and address issues earlier in the process by providing them with a business-friendly view of the underlying complex infrastructure. This makes it easier for operators to understand and manage critical processes without needing to have expert skills in the technical complexities of Azure.