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NEW: Virtual Machines on Cycle

Run Anything, Anywhere — Now Including Virtual Machines Cycle just got even more powerful. In this video, we're announcing full support for virtual machine workloads on the Cycle platform. That means containers, functions, and now VMs—running side by side, managed through the same automation, networking, and orchestration engine. Whether it's bare metal in a colo, VMs on a cloud provider, or hardware in a homelab, Cycle brings it all together into one global private cloud.

#043 - Gaming on K8s: Stateful Servers, Low Latency, and an Incredible Infra Journey with Siddha...

In this episode, Sid, CEO of Hathora, discusses building game infrastructure, specifically for hosting dedicated servers. He shares how Hathora tackles the challenges of running stateful, low-latency, high-throughput workloads that reconcile player actions up to 60 times per second. Sid explains their approach using Kubernetes to manage compute across bare metal and cloud VMs, leveraging technologies like Talos and Civo's Omni.

12: Kubernetes Maturity, Cost Optimization, Automation & AI with Viktor Farcic

Welcome to another episode of Densify Talks! Andrew Hillier has a fun and informative conversation with Viktor Farcic. Viktor considers himself a technology critic (think of the old muppet critics on the balcony) and rapscallion. We think he’s also quite the thought leader and author, with some very bold insights on technology that are worth hearing! See Viktor’s biography below for more information about him.

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Let’s be honest, most AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools today are relatively smart but not always super useful. You ask them to explain something, write an email, maybe generate some code, but the moment you want them to do something real, like schedule a meeting, file a bug report, or move stuff across your tools, they just stare blankly. That’s where MCP comes in. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.

The Platform Engineer's Guide to Navigating Kubernetes with Confidence

Kubernetes has quickly made itself known as the de facto platform for today’s applications and the most common way to build an infrastructure platform for application developers. Kubernetes offers immense flexibility and power, but it can introduce its own unique set of operational challenges. If you find yourself spending more time chasing down cluster issues than helping your developers work hassle-free, this guide is for you.

Shut Down Cryptojackers and Strengthen Kubernetes Security with NeuVector

The threat landscape for cloud-native environments like Kubernetes is always on the move. Attackers continuously apply sophisticated techniques. Cryptojacking, the unauthorized use of computing resources to mine cryptocurrency, is a particularly concerning threat. Cryptojacking can lead to performance degradation, increased operational costs, and potential security breaches. Recent high-profile incidents underscore the importance of addressing these threats.

Introducing relaxAI by Civo: The AI Assistant That Puts Your Data First

Learn how relaxAI, our cutting-edge AI assistant, can help you unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence with a focus on data privacy and security. With its advanced LLM models and user-friendly interface, relaxAI is designed to make AI more accessible and powerful for businesses and individuals alike. In this video, Ben Norris, AI Engineer at Civo, will take a closer look at the features and capabilities of relaxAI and show you how it can help you streamline your workflow, improve productivity, and drive innovation.