Kubernetes has firmly established itself as a foundational technology for large, distributed organizations, as highlighted by the 2024 vCluster Community Survey conducted by Loft Labs. According to the survey, Kubernetes is becoming increasingly pivotal in production environments, despite Docker maintaining a slight edge in development settings. Interestingly, Kubernetes holds a 68% dominance in production, particularly on Azure AKS and AWS
New advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries across the globe, and Alibaba Cloud is at the forefront of this revolution. Recently, the company launched over 100 AI models, collectively known as Qwen 2.5, spotlighting its ongoing commitment to AI infrastructure and innovation. These models are designed to address a myriad of AI applications, incorporating enhanced knowledge bases, mathematical
In a bold move at the annual Apsara Conference, Alibaba Cloud revealed its Qwen 2.5 series of open-source large language models. This ambitious release encompasses over 100 models, supporting 29 languages and ranging from 0.5 to 72 billion parameters. As the AI landscape rapidly evolves, Alibaba’s latest endeavor signals its intent to be at the forefront of this transformation. But
The construction industry in the UK faces significant financial challenges, with high insolvency rates underscoring the need for fiscal discipline. As digital tools and cloud computing become integral to modern construction operations, managing cloud costs has become crucial for maintaining financial health. One effective approach is adopting Financial Operations, or FinOps, strategies. FinOps combines financial oversight with cloud management, helping
OVHcloud has globally released its Managed Rancher Service, an innovative solution aimed at easing the transition of organizations into the multi-cloud era. Initially introduced in beta at KubeCon 2024, the service leverages Rancher, a widely adopted Kubernetes orchestration tool, to cater to medium-sized and enterprise organizations managing multiple clusters or a multi-cloud architecture. This service is particularly designed to simplify
Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, providing unparalleled scalability and flexibility. Yet, with these benefits come the inevitable challenges of managing cloud expenses effectively. As we move into 2024, businesses must adopt strategic approaches and tools to better control cloud costs without compromising performance. Effective cloud cost management is essential for any organization looking to optimize its budget and
Google Cloud is significantly enhancing its security offerings by integrating technology from its subsidiary, Mandiant, focusing on making the cloud platform more secure through real-time threat detection and incident resolution. This strategic move aims to provide enterprises with more robust and responsive cybersecurity measures. A key component of this upgrade is the general availability of Mandiant Managed Defense for Google
In an era where cloud computing and cutting-edge innovations dominate technological discussions, an unexpected protagonist has emerged in the realm of generative AI workloads: the mainframe. Contrary to the perception of mainframes as obsolete relics of a bygone era, these powerful systems are finding newfound relevance as critical enablers of AI within modern enterprises. Hybrid Infrastructure: Mainframes and Cloud Computing
The latest upgrades to Cribl’s cloud platform aim to revolutionize the way telemetry data is routed from a range of DevOps tools and platforms. These upgrades are designed to bolster data normalization and integration, assisting DevSecOps teams in identifying and addressing cybersecurity incidents and operational issues. Supporting Microsoft Azure, enhancing data search in Snowflake’s data lake, and integrating data collection
Enea, a leading telecom software company, has achieved VMware certification for its 5G traffic management products, specifically the dual-mode 5G Service Engine (5G-SE). The certification, known as "VMware Ready for Telco Cloud," reflects extensive testing and compatibility assessments. This endorsement is vital as it underlines Enea’s readiness for scalable, carrier-grade deployment within VMware’s ecosystem, providing a robust platform for Communication
Recently discovered by Tenable Research, a critical security vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer has been identified, raising serious concerns among cloud users and cybersecurity experts alike. Named CloudImposer, this vulnerability could have enabled remote code execution on cloud servers through a sophisticated supply chain attack. Vulnerability Overview The security flaw allowed attackers to hijack an internal software dependency
In a significant milestone for the telecommunications industry, Enea’s 5G Service Engine (5G-SE) has achieved VMware certification, marking it as VMware Ready for Telco Cloud. This certification followed comprehensive conformance testing and validation, proving the compatibility of Enea’s dual-mode 5G-SE with VMware’s Telco Cloud Platform. The achievement underscores the deepening partnership between Enea, a prominent player in telecom software, and
