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10 Kubernetes cost optimisation techniques for 2023/2024

These are 10 strategies for reducing Kubernetes costs. We’ve split them into pre-deployment, post-deployment and ongoing cost optimisation techniques to help people at the beginning and middle of their cloud journeys, as well as those who have fully adopted cloud and are just looking for a few extra pointers.

Francisco Partners Completes Acquisition of Blancco Technology Group

Francisco Partner announces the completion of the all-cash acquisition of Blancco Technology Group for 223 pence per share, representing an equity valuation of approximately £175 million. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Blancco has ceased trading and is no longer listed on the London stock market.

Climate Data Unleashed: Empowering Data Engineers to Drive Environmental Change

In an era where climate change poses a formidable challenge to our planet, the power of data has never been more critical. Data engineers, with their unique skill set, stand at the forefront of this battle, harnessing the vast expanse of climate data to drive sustainable change and inform crucial decision-making. This article aims to inspire and guide data engineers looking for their next meaningful project.

Enhance Your Business With These Easy, Yet Effective Methods

In the dynamic world of business, staying ahead often requires continuous improvement and innovation. While some might assume that achieving significant enhancements necessitates complex strategies, many businesses have found that easy yet effective methods can lead to remarkable results. In this blog, we'll explore a range of practical approaches that can help you boost your business without breaking the bank or overextending your resources. Whether you're a small startup or a well-established enterprise, these methods are designed to empower you to enhance your business.

Five worthy reads: The future of tech is clean

Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. In this edition, we are exploring the emerging market for climate technology, exploring their significance, and addressing why a successful path forward lies in embracing clean, green, and planet-friendly solutions for both startups and established companies. Let’s dive right in.

The Circular Economy in Action: Case Studies of Successful Mobiles and Tablets Recycling Programs

In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, electronic devices like mobile phones and tablets have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the fast-paced evolution of these gadgets results in a growing electronic waste (e-waste) problem. To combat this issue and promote sustainability, many organizations have embraced the principles of the circular economy by implementing successful recycling programs for mobiles and tablets. In this article, we will explore several case studies of organizations that have effectively implemented such programs, highlighting their strategies, impacts, and lessons learned.

How Migration and Modernization Minimize Environmental Impact

Businesses are prioritizing sustainability to minimize their environmental impact. Since we started, we’ve completed over 130 migration projects with regional and international customers. These projects generally involve right-sizing resources, moving to major cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, and modernizing applications.

Observability for Sustainability

For the past 20 years, the various stakeholder communities that together constitute the IT industry have attempted to address sustainability. The original efforts grew out of the realisation that even as far back as 2005, the hardware and software that underlay the digital world were responsible for approximately 5% of overall energy consumption and that both the percentage and absolute amounts of energy required were growing in the double digits.

The 16 best cloud cost optimisation tools for 2023/2024

In this piece, we run through the 16 best cloud cost optimisation tools for 2023 and into 2024. You’ll learn what cloud cost optimisation and cloud cost management are, the best services for reducing your cloud costs, and how some of them can shrink your carbon footprint – as well as your monthly bill.