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Addressing cloud waste: 4 steps to cloud computing cost optimization

CIO

This is accomplished by lowering the burden on an application’s underlying operating system and hardware to increase utilization of that hardware to do more work with the same resources or shut down/use fewer instances. A more performant Java runtime can improve carrying capacity at higher utilization levels without sacrificing SLAs.

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VCs are betting big on Kubernetes: Here are 5 reasons why

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At times, Kubernetes can feel like a superpower, but with all of the benefits of scalability and agility comes immense complexity. of the top million web servers’ operating systems are Linux. Similarly, Kubernetes is trending to become the de facto operating system for modern, cloud-native applications.

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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure

CIO

And during a crisis, organizations should have procedures outlined by human resources and supported by multiple technologies to reach employees, ensure their safety, and provide protocols to support operations. Of course, no one wants to wait for a disaster to drive legacy modernizations, especially around complex operational systems.

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What Is a Virtual Desktop?

Kaseya

Rather, they can access their virtual desktop environment, complete with work applications and operating systems, from any device at hand. They also provide higher performance and scalability, allowing users to access their desktops from any device. Users don’t have to lug around their work laptops wherever they go.

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4 remedies to avoid cloud app migration headaches

CIO

These include compatibility issues, security concerns, the need for extensive application reconfiguration, and dealing with images based on old operating systems and outdated technology stacks that won’t seamlessly integrate into a new environment. Reduced vendor lock-in fosters greater agility and innovation,” says Del Giudice.

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How Trainline’s CTO stays on track with professional development

CIO

More recently, under the tutelage of former CTO Mark Holt, Trainline became a story of scale and mobility, moving to DevOps, agile principles and leveraging compute power through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Horizontal team members own the platforms to ensure their robustness, reliability, latency and scalability so engineers can be productive.

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App Modernization: How to Keep Your Business Competitive in the Digital Age?

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App modernization helps businesses to update their existing software into more progressive, scalable, and productive software. Application modernization has emerged as a key strategy for enterprises to modernize their legacy systems and applications. Let us start by understanding app modernization in brief.