Hybrid data centers on the move: why the cloud is no longer a holy grail
For a long time, the public cloud was considered the answer to all IT issues. Scalability, speed, flexibility - anything seemed possible. But reality has changed. Organizations are rethinking their architecture. Not because of technological limitations, but because of risks, compliance requirements and physical constraints. The article "The hybrid data center: even AWS sees that the cloud has descended" on Computable aptly describes [...]
Netherlands building its own government cloud: a new phase in digital sovereignty
There are increasing calls in Europe for digital autonomy, and the Netherlands is now taking a big step in that direction. The government is building its own government cloud that meets the highest standards of security, control and compliance. But what does this mean for your organization? Is it relevant only to government agencies, or [...]
The impact of the cloud act on your cloud strategy
What does the U.S. CLOUD Act mean for organizations with data in European data centers? It's a question that comes up more and more often among IT managers responsible for compliance, security and cloud management. In this blog, we explain exactly what the CLOUD Act means, how it relates to European regulations, and what it means [...]
Cloud vendor lock-in: how to handle it wisely
Cloud computing has become an essential component for many organizations. It offers unprecedented scalability, flexibility and innovation, but it also comes with challenges. One of the biggest risks is vendor lock-in: dependence on one specific cloud provider, making switching complex and expensive. This can lead to higher costs, limited innovation and operational risks. [...]
Digital sovereignty: the battle for control of our data
The term "digital sovereignty" has quickly become a central topic in political and technological discussions. But what exactly does it mean? In a nutshell, digital sovereignty revolves around the control a country or region has over its digital infrastructure, data and IT systems. There is a growing awareness in the Netherlands and Europe that we are too dependent [...]
Multi cloud vs. hybrid cloud strategy: two example cases
Many organizations face the challenge of future-proofing their IT infrastructure. Should you take a multi cloud approach or is a hybrid cloud strategy a better fit? Both approaches have advantages, but the right choice depends on your business goals and IT needs. In this blog, we discuss the differences and highlight two real-world examples. What [...]
Platform engineering: more focus, less complexity
Discover how platform engineering helps reduce IT complexity and accelerate development processes. Learn the benefits,differences from DevOps, and how your organization can be ready for the future. Technologies such as cloud-native architectures and microservices offer new opportunities, but also bring with them a significant increase in complexity. Many organizations are running into limits in terms of [...]
Kubernetes management explained: what does it consist of?
More and more organizations want to containerize, and Kubernetes is the solution for that. Setting up is just the beginning; the real challenge is in continuously managing and optimizing sustainably. Kubernetes requires specialized knowledge and can be complex to manage independently, especially when internal expertise is lacking. What is involved in Kubernetes management? In this [...]
What should you pay attention to when managing azure? 5 factors
Microsoft Azure is one of the most powerful and flexible cloud platforms for businesses. Effective management of an Azure environment is essential to get the most out of this cloud solution. But what aspects of Azure management are crucial to ensure an efficient, secure and cost-effective environment? In this blog, we discuss the five key factors for successful [...]
The impact of cloud-native architecture on modern it infrastructures
More and more organizations are adopting cloud-native architectures. This approach helps IT departments make applications and infrastructures scalable, flexible and future-proof. But what does cloud-native architecture really mean, and what does it deliver? In this blog, we discuss the benefits, challenges and practical applications of cloud-native architecture to get you started [...].