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How are your staff using AI? Why you need a company AI policy

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini continue to revolutionize the way we work, offering benefits such as increased efficiency and productivity, their adoption has seen a significant surge in workplaces throughout 2024, with 75% of employees globally reporting that they used AI tools at work, according to Gartner.

Microsoft Azure is Going Secure by Default. Are You Ready?

Developers aren't lazy – but sometimes cloud service defaults can be. Here’s what to look out for, and how Azure is changing the game. Let’s face it: Developers can sometimes be labeled as “laissez faire” when it comes to security. But is that really fair? In reality, it’s not about being lax or lazy; it’s about the default configurations of many cloud services setting the security bar too low on initial deployment.

#036 - Beyond Kubernetes: A Radical Vision for the Future of Infrastructure with Adam Jacob (Syst...

Adam Jacob, CEO of System Initiative and original author of Chef, discusses the evolution of infrastructure automation and his career-long passion for infrastructure. Jacob reflects on the history and context of Chef, its emergence alongside EC2, and its role in configuration management. He shares insights into the competitive landscape of configuration management tools like Chef, Puppet, and Ansible, and touches upon the transition of Chef to Progress.
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What Is Shadow Traffic? All You Need to Know

Production traffic can often be unpredictable, and distinguishing genuine user interactions from mere noise becomes a pivotal step in comprehensively grasping the types of requests and workflows occurring within your deployment. One important concept to explore in this context is shadow traffic, which plays a significant role in analytics and cybersecurity but is often misunderstood or rarely discussed.

Network Configuration and Change Management: Seven Best Practices for 2025 & Beyond

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, networks are more complex than ever. With the expansion of multi-cloud environments, 5G rollouts, IoT adoption, and ever-evolving security threats, IT teams are under immense pressure to keep networks running smoothly while ensuring compliance and minimizing downtime. This is where Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) comes in to play.

AI & Gartner's Strategic Roadmap Timeline for Cybersecurity - A Perspective from Teneo

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and emerging threats. Gartner’s Strategic Roadmap for Cybersecurity Leadership emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies that align with business objectives and technological advancements. Concurrently, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has highlighted the dual-edged nature of AI in its report on the impact of AI on cyber threats.

Helm vs Terraform: A Detailed Comparison for Developers

When managing infrastructure and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment, two popular tools that developers often compare are Helm and Terraform. While both are used to automate deployments, they serve different purposes and operate in distinct ways. Understanding the differences can help you make the right choice for your use case.

A Quick Guide for OpenTelemetry Python Instrumentation

OpenTelemetry is an open-source tool that helps you keep an eye on your application’s performance. Whether you’re building microservices, using serverless setups, or working with a traditional monolithic app, it’s crucial to monitor and trace your app’s behavior for debugging and optimization. OpenTelemetry's Python instrumentation is an excellent way to track traces, metrics, and logs across your entire app.