How to choose the right Kubernetes partner? 8 Essential selection criteria
More and more organizations are discovering the benefits of container technology, with Kubernetes being the platform of choice for container orchestration. Kubernetes offers many advantages in terms of automation, scalability and flexibility, but the platform also comes with challenges. Especially when you want to deploy Kubernetes on a large scale, the complexity increases rapidly. There are [...]
How DevOps as a Service is making a difference
DevOps has been enjoying growing popularity for quite some time. This year, for example, we are seeing increasing use of advanced DevOps tools such as the widespread use of containers, infrastructure automation and CI/CD. In fact, Allied Market Research predicts that the global DevOps market will be worth a staggering $58 billion by 2030. Not surprisingly [...]
AWS EKS vs. Self Managed Kubernetes on AWS
We are increasingly getting questions from organizations about when it makes sense to use AWS EKS and when to manage Kubernetes on AWS yourself. To best answer this question, in this blog we will explain the benefits of both options and in what scenarios [....]
Azure security: tools and best practices
Security in the cloud is essential. Azure, Microsoft's cloud platform, offers several tools to ensure your cybersecurity. In this blog, we discuss some key security tools, such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel and Azure Firewall. We also share best practices for a robust security strategy, such as role-based access control, multifactor authentication and continuous monitoring [...]
ACC ICT acquires Kumina and further expands its Kubernetes expert status
Nieuwegein, July 10, 2024 - Today we are proud to announce the full acquisition of Kumina. Kumina was the second IT company in the Netherlands to achieve the prestigious Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) certification, bringing with it a wealth of expertise and experience in the field of Kubernetes. This strategic acquisition allows us to leverage our lead in knowledge [...].
Successfully migrate to Azure
More and more organizations are migrating from an on-premises situation to the cloud or have plans to do so in the near future. The cloud offers several advantages such as greater flexibility, faster availability of resources and the ability to work independently of location. When selecting a suitable cloud platform, the choice often falls on Azure, the powerful [...]
DevOps for applications: do it yourself or outsource?
The rise of DevOps and agile application and software development seems unstoppable in recent years. A good combination of the two significantly speeds up the development process, promotes collaboration between developers and operational teams, and reduces the risk of errors. At the same time, fully embracing DevOps does mean that on an organizational level, you have to [...]
How do "Serverless Architectures" work on AWS?
The many innovations and improvements in the world of cloud computing have paved the way for a relatively new form of software development: the serverless architecture. One of the big drivers of this technology is AWS, tech giant Amazon's cloud platform. In this article, we explain what a serverless architecture is, what serverless solutions AWS offers, and [...]
DevOps vs SRE: what are the similarities and differences?
DevOps is a philosophy and methodology that is now firmly rooted in the landscape of modern software development. The methodology builds a bridge between developers and operational teams, where the main goal is to accelerate and improve (automate process steps, reduce the likelihood of errors) the development process. In addition to DevOps, there is another movement going on within the [...]
How do you ensure business continuity as a CTO of a software developer?
Many risks that pose a potential threat to the continuity of your organization can be avoided with good policies and a solid dose of sound business sense. But that is not or only partially true of some of the other dangers that lurk. Consider cyber attacks, natural disasters, geopolitical crises, an unexpected bankruptcy of a software developer or [...]