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When Azure Savings Plans for Compute were introduced in late 2022, many assumed they were designed to replace Azure Reservations (Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances). But that’s not the case — and it still isn’t. Instead, Azure Savings Plans and Reservations can work hand in hand and complement your other Azure cost optimization strategies. That said, maximizing the benefits of each option isn’t always straightforward.

We’re excited to launch relaxAI, an AI assistant designed with one paramount focus: your privacy. In a world where AI tools are becoming indispensable but concerns about data usage are at an all-time high, relaxAI has been created as an assistant you can trust by combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with an unwavering commitment to security and transparency.

The adoption of cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses manage IT infrastructure accountability and budget control. As cloud offerings become increasingly complex and scalable, modern business environments demand improved financial management practices. Through its data-driven and collaborative approach, FinOps IT Service Management bridges the gap between engineering teams, business units, and finance departments, ensuring maximum cloud benefit consumption while optimizing expenses.

In today’s hybrid infrastructure landscape, migrating applications to the cloud unlocks significant financial and technological benefits. Whether internal or external, these applications require robust, efficient infrastructure. Cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure offer frameworks to help organizations build better systems.

Software deployment isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Keeping applications up to date, avoiding disruptions, and managing deployments efficiently requires the right approach. Some tools automate the process, making frequent releases easier, while others focus on security, compliance, and stability across different environments. The best software deployment tool depends on how you work.

When considering or advocating for an Internal Developer Portal (IDP) within your organization, assessing potential impact is an exciting, but sometimes challenging endeavor, especially considering the broad set of use cases IDPs support and the lack of context and visibility before the presence of an IDP. Maybe you understand the inherent value of an IDP, but need to quantify the estimated savings/impact to justify the spend.

Redgate's new book, 'Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional', is now available for free download. Hear from authors Ryan Booz & Grant Fritchey about their inspiration for the book and the challenges they faced along the way. While the documentation around PostgreSQL is detailed and technically rich, finding a simple, clear path to learning what it is, what it does, and how to use it can be challenging.