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Postmortems: What We Learned When Container Vulnerability Scanning Was Missing

In the world of cloud-native development, containers are the bedrock of agility and scale. They allow teams to package applications and their dependencies into a single, portable unit that runs consistently across any environment. But this convenience comes with a hidden risk. Every container image is built from layers, and each layer-from the base operating system to the application libraries-can harbor vulnerabilities. Forgetting to implement robust security measures for these containers is a lesson many companies learn the hard way.

The hidden costs of "free" cloud credits: A wake-up call for businesses

To read the full findings from this research, visit our whitepaper "Decoding Cloud Credits" by clicking here. The allure of "free" cloud credits can be tempting, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of risks and consequences that can ultimately lock businesses into costly and restrictive cloud ecosystems. Our latest whitepaper, "Decoding Cloud Credits", explores the true costs of these promotional offers and the implications for businesses.

Data Sovereignty + AI: How Civo's New Cloud Gives You Full Control

We spot the tipping point: AI is reshaping every industry and data has become the new oil. From law firms to pharma labs, SaaS stacks to even a secret chicken recipe, today’s most valuable info is trapped in a handful of hyperscalers with almost no governance. Our UK‑based survey of 1,000 IT leaders shows the pressure is real. Most are ready to abandon big‑tech for true control and sovereignty. Civo’s answer is a new kind of cloud: built from the ground up, 100 % data‑sovereignty, and designed for more value, simplicity, and flexibility.

EKS Pricing And Cost Optimization (2025 Guide)

AWS did not intend to build Amazon EKS; it simply had to. Kubernetes adoption beamed light years ahead of AWS’s own managed container orchestration service. This forced AWS to develop a managed service to accommodate customers who wanted to use upstream Kubernetes but did not want to manage it themselves. As soon as AWS got around to it, it knocked the Kubernetes-based container management service out of the park. Not only is Amazon EKS simpler than Kubernetes, but EKS pricing may also be worth it.

What we learnt from our panel discussion on AI in the UK

At Civo Navigate London 2025, we hosted a panel discussion with Josh Mesout, James Faure, Abdul Hummaida, Jonas Vermeulen, and Daniel Miodovnik to discuss the latest trends and challenges in AI adoption. Through this conversation, the panelists covered topics such as the current state of AI adoption to the challenges of scaling AI, and the future of work.

Why your Kubernetes clusters and GPUs should live under one roof

The world remains abuzz with AI hype, but the reality is that most modern applications aren’t purely AI workloads. The average company will have web services, APIs, databases, and background jobs running alongside its machine learning inference or training components. An architecture question everyone faces: should your Kubernetes cluster and GPU compute live in the same data center, or can you split them across providers?

Kubernetes monitoring & observability trends 2026 | Future of Kubernetes observability

Kubernetes continues to dominate as the container orchestration standard, but the way we monitor and observe clusters is rapidly evolving. As we head into 2026, Kubernetes monitoring is moving toward actionable insights, cost-aware observability, and security-first approaches. This blog dives deep into what engineers, architects, and platform teams should watch for in the year ahead — with real-world examples for context.

Kubernetes For AI: The CTO's Guide

Kubernetes began as a tool to help teams keep thousands of microservices running without falling apart. It gave them a way to schedule workloads, recover from failures, and scale services without constant firefighting. Now, AI has brought back the same chaos, only magnified. Training jobs sprawl across GPUs. Inference traffic spikes without warning. Pipelines stretch across clusters, clouds, and compliance boundaries. Left unchecked, it can break both your workload and cloud budget.

Building Smarter: How AI is Changing Development

The tech industry is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by the rapid adoption of AI and Gen AI. At Civo Navigate London 2025, Josh Mesout (Chief Innovation Officer at Civo) explored the ways in which enterprises are leveraging these technologies to drive productivity and innovation. The conversation highlighted the challenges of scaling and running AI, including infrastructure bottlenecks and data access issues, but also showcased the potential for AI to transform industries and business models.