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Managing cloud costs has been the top challenge in cloud computing for more than half a decade now. It’s bigger than cloud security or hybrid cloud management. Several studies estimate that more than a third of cloud budgets could not be accounted for in 2023 alone. If you are a current or prospecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) customer, AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Pricing Calculator can help you manage your costs better.

Sharing what i've learned as Cloudsmith's CEO, and how our customers use cloud-native artifact management to build with confidence.

I’m a senior solutions engineer here at Grafana Labs, but I recently found myself trying to solve a real-world problem in my homelab. The issue was, I have some services running there and I want to be able to access my home network when I’m away. Of course, I had to make sure my network remains safe when I do that, so I decided to deploy a simple and secure VPN.

Earning a customer's trust is tough, but losing it is unbelievably easy. That is why when a customer is happy, they stay for longer. A 2019 Accenture consumer survey of over 20,000 users across 19 countries revealed that a significant 47% of users avoid businesses that frustrate them with the user experience. Interestingly, an equal 47% said they were willing to pay a premium for a frustration-free user experience that exceeds their expectations.

In the swiftly changing digital realm of the finance and insurance sectors, sustaining operational resilience while complying with rigorous regulatory mandates is paramount. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks a significant regulatory milestone designed to ensure entities within the financial services sector are equipped to withstand, respond to, and recover from all types of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) related disruptions and threats.

In today’s digital work environment, the necessity for seamless connectivity cannot be overstated, with any disruption significantly impacting productivity. Microsoft Teams has emerged as the most impactful application on a user’s day-to-day work life. According to Okta, the authentication vendor, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams is the #1 application across enterprises.

Imagine, if you will, a quaint, bustling town square from days gone by. At its heart stands an ancient, yet unfailingly punctual clock. This clock doesn’t just tell the time; it orchestrates the daily dance of life in the square. When it chimes, shopkeepers open their shutters, bakers pull freshly baked loaves from their ovens, and the townsfolk know their day has officially begun. This clock is the unsung hero of the square, keeping everything and everyone in perfect harmony without a word.

In an era where automation and artificial intelligence are increasingly integral to software development and operations, the 2024 VOID Report sheds critical light on the nuanced impacts of these technologies. Here, we delve deeper into the report's key findings and explore predictions for the near future, weaving a comprehensive narrative highlighting challenges and opportunities.

Ever felt like you’re juggling too many Git repositories, trying to keep up with pull requests and issues, all while wishing there was a more streamlined way to handle it all from the comfort of your terminal? If that hits close to home, then you’re in for a treat with GitKraken Ambassador Kevin Bost’s deep-dive dive into the GitKraken CLI.

The Windows Registry is a centralized key-value database that stores permissions, user data, and configuration settings for the Windows operating system and many Windows native applications. The keys stored in the registry provide a granular view into the processes occurring on a Windows host, such as certificate expirations, security checks, and pending reboots.