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What is gRPC?

gRPC is an open source remote procedure call (RPC) framework that enables client and server applications to communicate with each other remotely and transparently. In this blog post, we are going to discuss gRPC. First, we’ll talk about RPCs and why they are important. Then we’ll explain how gRPC works, taking a closer look at protocol buffers and the architecture of gRPC.

Building Cloud Native Data Apps on Premises

Data is core to decision making today and organizations often turn to the cloud to build modern data apps for faster access to valuable insights. With cloud operating models, decision making can be accelerated, leading to competitive advantages and increased revenue. Can you achieve similar outcomes with your on-premises data platform? You absolutely can.

Reach for the Clouds: A Crawl/Walk/Run Strategy with Kong and AWS

I once heard someone say, “What the cloud migration strategies lack at the moment is a methodology to Lift-and-Shift connections to the cloud.” Let’s digest that. In today’s landscape, maintaining a competitive edge and delivering a high-quality customer experience is becoming synonymous with migrating to the cloud. As of 2022, 57% of organizations are migrating more workloads to the cloud.

eBPF: The future of the service mesh and network innovation

The conversations around eBPF and how this technology will shape the future of the service mesh caused a huge buzz in the last year — yes, bee pun intended. eBPF lets you run sandboxed programs in an operating system kernel. Imagining how eBPF could improve the service mesh brings exciting possibilities, but it also raises security and operational concerns given the current state and limitations of eBPF.

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Is legacy software putting your organisation in technical debt? The cloud can bail you out

'Legacy' is a kind word when combined with the word 'software.' While it conventionally invokes some sense of grandeur or wisdom, 'outdated' or 'obsolete' are often closer to the truth. With the current economic downturn placing serious pressures on many businesses, for some it has exposed small but long-standing cracks that are now starting to fissure.

Cloud Vs. Colocation: Which Is the Right Choice for Your Business?

There are various approaches to hosting and managing your IT infrastructure, but it ultimately comes down to control. While on-premise setups involve keeping physical hardware and other infrastructure elements on-site, cloud computing provides computing resources in a virtualized environment, reducing maintenance tasks for your IT team. A third approach to IT hosting and management has increased in popularity in recent years.

AWS DMS: Challenges & Solutions Guide

AWS DMS (Amazon Web Services Database Migration Service) is a managed solution for migrating databases to AWS. It allows users to move data from various sources to cloud-based and on-premises data warehouses. However, users often encounter challenges when using AWS DMS for ongoing data replication and high-frequency change data capture (CDC) processes.