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In our previous article, we navigated the world of AWS archival storage, reviewed a real customer use case example and explored how to store data for the long haul. Transitioning from there, let’s shift gears into the realm of AWS primary storage— the vanguard of data...

Nowadays, with data piling up like there's no tomorrow, businesses are continually seeking effective strategies to manage their ever-expanding data volumes. One key part of managing data involves archival storage, which is all about securely keeping data that isn't...

In the dynamic landscape of cloud technology, certain tools and platforms stand out, not just for their technical prowess but for the solutions they offer to modern challenges. One such tool is CNCF NATS, a beacon in the world of messaging systems. In this post, we'll...

The All Things Open Conference schedule just landed and it's nothing short of spectacular. I've had a quick look and wanted to share some sessions that caught my eye.1. Industrial Mining at Scale – a Minecraft StorySpeaker: Kerim Satirli   Dive into the world of...

Let's dive into an important update from HashiCorp.What Changed HashiCorp is transitioning the source code for its major products to the Business Source License (BSL) v1.1 for future releases. However, APIs, SDKs, most libraries, and Terraform Providers will still be...

Introduction As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-native technologies and practices, a "Cloud Native First" strategy is emerging as a popular approach to build and deploy applications that are scalable, resilient, and easily managed. However, alongside the...

Ensuring Business Continuity with the AWS DR Strategies - Part 1: Backup and Restoreby Phil SautterExecutive SummaryToday we are diving deep into AWS's disaster recovery (DR) strategies, specifically focusing on the "Backup and Restore" approach. It's not just about...

In the rapidly evolving realm of information and cyber security, practitioners and leaders are often burdened with the perceived ownership of risk stemming from security vulnerabilities or audit findings. A prevalent misconception is that these professionals shoulder...

This article was first posted on nctech.org. To view it click here. NC TECH, in partnership with Business North Carolina, launched the NEXT TECH Awards to showcase and celebrate North Carolina’s rising tech stars. NEXT TECH Awards will honor a selection of individuals...

Pursuing SOC 2 audited status is no small task, but if done correctly, it can provide organizations with a competitive advantage and increased customer confidence. By understanding the process, having the right resources and documentation, and addressing any findings...

This article was first posted on grepbeat.com. To view it click here. John Zemonek is the Founder and Managing Director of Aligned Technology Group (“Aligned”), a cloud advisory and services business focused on Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) with expertise in security....

Large-scale language models, like ChatGPT (developed by OpenAI), are designed to understand, and generate human-like text, enabling it to engage in conversation with users, provide information, answer questions, and even generate creative content. The use of AI...

Understanding AWS Config & AWS Security Hub in 5-Minutes What is the difference between AWS Config and AWS Security Hub anyway? AWS Config and AWS Security Hub are two different services offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that help users manage and secure their...

What are the benefits of cloud native application protection platforms and what value can they add to your cloud security program? Cloud native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) are security solutions designed to provide protection for cloud-native...

Helpdesk Hour Doesn’t have quite the same ring as happy hour but it will work for the start of this blog.  Why, you might ask, are we talking about helpdesk on this lovely Friday afternoon? Well because we are getting a number of requests for help with helpdesk.  In...

Cloud computing officially turned 15 years old this year and is preparing for her Quinceañera. In 2006, Amazon Web Services started offering technology infrastructure services to third parties in the form of web services. Google followed up by launching Google Cloud...

Where is the time going? Kids are off to school and the first time I started this blog post summer was just getting ready to move into full swing. So much for posting every month. Well, I am back at it and thought today would be a good day to share where we are and...

With all of the advancements made thus far, we are still very early in the days of AI & ML. With Tesla and Boston Scientific it is easy to see these wild achievements and wonder what is next on the grand stage but equally interesting to me are what I am...

We are now roughly 13 months from the beginning of the covid shut down and sending our employees home to help reduce the spread of covid. That means for many organizations were just came up or are coming up on the one year purchase anniversary of many workforce...

Are you considering a move to UCaaS? If so, you are not alone. According to IDC in December of last year (2020) the UC market grew over 46% YoY and UCaaS specifically grew over 23%. Over the next five years it is estimated that virtually all UC deployments will be...

As if we didn’t have enough already – a new aaS acronym to learn, Contact Center as a Service or CCaaS. For many years, organizations have been working to improve customer experience and drive the all mighty NPS (Net Promoter Score) up for their business. While there...

I have had the personal pleasure of walking the halls of many data centers both within service provider facilities and customer owned spaced. It is an understatement as those within IT know, not all of your data is secured in the same way. The large majority of...

**I am not a contracts attorney and you should get one. I am just a guy who has sold colocation, cloud, hardware, software, consulting and managed services over the last decade.** Ok, so you have some awesome service from your MSP, data center provider or telco and...

Technology Brokerage, Consulting & Advisory services. So many companies (including ours) leverage these terms to suggest to our customers and prospective customers that we can help them in some vague way. So what’s the deal? I would do a bad job of selling if I...

In the technology marketplace today there are hundreds and thousands of suppliers and vendors offering up their tools and services. Many times, they all start to blend together while leveraging marketing key words like security, cloud and digital. While portions of...

Before we dive too far into this discussion, I am not a 100% cloud guy nor am I suggesting you should think that way with this post. However, what I am suggesting is that you align your business and IT team in a way where you can get serious about cloud if you haven’t...

There have been a wide range of prospectives provided in the past weeks in regard to the best way to set up your business for remote work. Given the changes created by COVID, it seems that all business owners need to look at remote work as a part of the new norm. I am...

Today’s business and technology climate is changing at such a rapid pace, it is hard to keep up for those that focus on it daily. I read a post recently that stated it’s now 2020 and every company is a tech company and every CEO is now a technology leader. While it...