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Serverless Workflows using Durable Functions and Logic Apps in Azure - Jonah Andersson

In this session titled "Serverless Workflows using Durable Functions and Logic Apps in Azure", DevOps Engineer Jonah Andersson explores Azure Durable Functions and Logic Apps, emphasizing their role in serverless workspaces. She discusses the benefits of low-code/no-code solutions, showcases diverse application design patterns, and much more Concluding with insights on when to use each service, this session offers a concise overview for those interested in serverless computing.

Bringing automation to telco edge clouds at scale

Canonical and Spectro Cloud have collaborated to develop an effective telco edge cloud solution, Cloud Native Execution Platform (CNEP). CNEP is built with Canonical’s open source infrastructure solutions and Spectro Cloud’s Palette containers-as-a-service (CaaS) platform. This technology stack empowers operators to benefit from the cost optimisation and agility improvements delivered by edge clouds in a highly secure and performant way.

Why Automatic Cloud Cost Optimization Isn't Enough

As the leader of a SaaS company, you’re just as busy as you are concerned with making sure your bottom line is as healthy as possible. There’s no denying that putting some aspects of cloud cost management on autopilot is a useful strategy. Most automated cost optimization platforms — one of our favorites is ProsperOps — use advanced algorithms to identify areas where you can find provider discounts or lower-cost alternatives to the resources you’re using now.

Advanced Search Capabilities in SharePoint Online

When you enter a query in SharePoint Online‘s search box, you are tapping into a complex system designed to interpret your needs and retrieve the most relevant content. It’s a system built not only to understand what you’re looking for but also to respect the security and organization of your company’s data. By mastering SharePoint Online’s advanced search capabilities, you unlock the potential to transform vast data stores into actionable insights swiftly.

What is Multicloud? An Introduction

Simply defined, multicloud (or multi-cloud) describes a computing environment that relies on multiple SaaS or cloud services for different workloads within a single architecture. In a multicloud approach, organizations may use public cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) for infrastructure, Microsoft Azure for platform, and Google Cloud Platform for development.

Azure Monitoring: What it is and why you need it

Even before the push to the cloud, your company was a Microsoft shop. From workstations to servers, you’ve invested heavily in the Microsoft ecosystem because it gave your business all the technologies necessary for success. As part of your organization’s digital transformation strategy, Azure offered the easiest onboarding experience.

International data protection with EU-entities of US-headquartered IaaS providers

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a legal mandate across the EU, requires enhanced protection for EU personal data transferred to countries with inadequate levels of data protection safeguards—including the US. The EU-US Privacy Shield, which was in place until 2020, facilitated these protections but was invalidated by the Schrems II ruling as a result of US surveillance concerns.

Analyzing GCP Costs with BigQuery: A How-To Guide

Effective Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cost management is an essential aspect of cloud administration, ensuring that resources are used optimally without overspending. Utilizing BigQuery for GCP cost analysis offers a comprehensive solution to understand and control your cloud expenses. The integration of GCP billing data into BigQuery allows for real-time analysis and detailed insights into your cloud spend.