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AWS Kinesis vs SNS vs SQS (with Python examples)

How to choose a decoupling service that suits your use case? In this article we’ll take you though some comparisons between AWS services – Kinesis vs SNS vs SQS – that allow you to decouple sending and receiving data. We’ll show you examples using Python to help you choose a decoupling service that suits your use case. Decoupling offers a myriad of advantages, but choosing the right tool for the job may be challenging.

Introducing Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM powered by AWS

The Sumo Logic team is pleased to introduce the general availability of Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM powered by AWS. This joint solution will empower CIOs, CISOs, security and IT leaders to solve modern and legacy security operations use cases for Enterprises of all sizes and maturity with deep and contextualized insights to reduce the time to detect and respond to threats.

Understanding Azure Logic Apps Resource Types

In recent years, businesses innovate and migrate at a faster pace by using Microsoft Azure cloud-native technologies. Azure Integration Services, an industry leading Integration Platform as a Service (iPaas) provides multiple offerings like Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, Azure Functions & Data Factory to meet application integration scenarios. Azure Logic Apps gaining good interest with more than 40,000 customers using it.

Comparing The Private Connectivity Offerings Of AWS, Google Cloud & Microsoft Azure

AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure accounted for an estimated 58% of total cloud spend in Q1 2021. Businesses are considering ways to improve their connectivity to these three leading hyperscale providers - and are increasingly turning to private connectivity. In this blog, we take a look at the private connectivity offerings of AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

Five worthy reads: Distributed cloud is the future of cloud computing

Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. Distributed cloud allows organizations to bring cloud computing closer to their location. This week we look at why it’s the future of cloud computing.

Synthetic Monitoring of Amazon WorkSpaces

Amazon WorkSpaces enables you to provision virtual, cloud-based Microsoft Windows or Amazon Linux desktops for users. WorkSpaces eliminates the need to procure and deploy hardware or install complex software. You can quickly add or remove users as your needs change. Users can access their virtual desktops from multiple devices or web browsers.

Serverless Stonks checker for Wall Street Bets: week 3 activity report insights

A few weeks ago we posted the “How we built a serverless Stonks checker API for Wall Street Bets” article. And ever since, we’ve seen quite a lot of volume in the Stonks checker app. In this follow-up article, we will show you some interesting findings around the API. Over the past three weeks, we have seen a good amount of usage of the API we set up. You can see that there was a nice spike soon after the story broke.

How to Leverage IT Automation and Cloud To Put Customers First

In the face of unexpected crises or disruptions, maintaining business continuity has become more important than ever. Last year, businesses around the world had to shift to a remote workforce model overnight. Were their IT departments prepared for this massive shift?