Banning Shadow AI Is the Costliest IT Security Reflex
Two-thirds of employees use AI without approval. Bans push it underground, increasing risk. A case for enablement over restriction.
Expert Opinions
What decision makers and distinguished analysts say about cloud computing in companies.
Meta becomes a GPU landlord: Why this is more dangerous for CoreWeave and Nebius than the stock
Meta is building a GPU rental business with Meta Compute, becoming a rival to CoreWeave and Nebius. The real threat …
Reserved Instances: The coverage quote that proves nothing
FinOps teams celebrate high coverage. Without an eligibility basis, the rate obscures expensive cloud costs. What FOCUS 1.4 really changes …
Multi-Cluster without a new ops silo: what teams get wrong
Platform teams rarely fail due to Karmada or OCM, but rather due to the operating model.
When Staff Feed Customer Data to ChatGPT
Sensitive customer data ends up in public AI tools daily without anyone noticing.
A2A Protocol 1.2 in Production: DACH Service Mesh Lessons
Cloud Next 2026: A2A 1.2 in Production at 150+ Organizations. How the Agent Protocol Works with Existing Istio/Linkerd
AWS, GCP Cross-Cloud Interconnect GA: Architects’ Decisions Now
After five months of preview, the partner Cross-Cloud Interconnect between AWS and Google Cloud has been GA since 16.04.2026. Enterprise …
Online Form Without Backend Is Analog Administration With URL
OZG frontends without registers, FIM, and XÖV will leave administration analog. What cloud providers need to know.
Serverless AI Is Overrated – Here’s What Actually Matters
Serverless GPU sounds perfect - until cold starts hit. Why dedicated GPUs are better for production inference.
More Flexibility for SMEs: Controlling Software Costs with SAM
TL;DR Software-Asset-Management (SAM) is not a compliance tool, but a strategic governance instrument – companies that understand their software landscape …
From Prompts to Processes: AI’s Role in Streamlining Work
TL;DR 🤖 AI agents go beyond single prompts to automate recurring tasks – such as meeting follow-ups and status updates. …
Chip Production as a Geopolitical Instrument
Key Takeaways (WIK): The semiconductor debate has returned to the political stage. Calls from the U.S. government to relocate a …
Cloud-Native Networking: VPC Design, Transit Gateways, and Service Meshes Working in Concert
TL;DR VPC design with segmented subnets is the foundation of every secure cloud architecture. Transit Gateway connects hundreds of VPCs …
DevSecOps: Security as an Integral Part of Cloud Development
TL;DR DevSecOps embeds security checks directly into the CI/CD pipeline. “Shift Left” means vulnerabilities are found in code – not …
Alignment Instead of Nightmare: How AI Security Becomes a Success Factor
Imagine your company delegates half of all routine tasks to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tomorrow. Tempting – until a chatbot …
Platform Engineering: Why Developer Experience Is the New Competitive Advantage
TL;DR Platform Engineering builds internal developer platforms that abstract away complexity. Internal Developer Portals (Backstage, Port) offer self-service access to …
Artificial Intelligence in Document Management
AI is one of the most significant drivers in document management in 2025. What was recently dismissed as technological hype …
Zero Trust Architecture: Cloud Security Beyond the Firewall
TL;DR Zero Trust eliminates the concept of a trusted network – every access attempt is verified. Identity is the new …
Cloud Repatriation: When Returning from the Cloud Makes Sense
TL;DR Cloud repatriation describes the partial return of workloads from the public cloud. 37signals (Basecamp) saved $7 million over five …
Data Mesh in Practice: Decentralized Data Architecture for Cloud-Native Enterprises
The Essentials in Brief Data Mesh shifts data ownership from a central data team to individual business domains. Self-service platforms...
Implementing the NIS2 Directive: eco Association Advocates for Legal Clarity
The NIS2 Directive should be transposed into German law by October 2024. The eco Association is pushing for a swift …
E.ON One: AI Solution for the Energy Industry
E.ON One's AI-based solution helps energy companies handle recurring customer issues in call centers. It streamlines operations and improves efficiency.
Canalys Shares IT Channel Forecasts for the Future
Analysts from market research firm Canalys have made bold predictions about the future development of the IT industry.
Confidential Computing: Protecting Data During Processing
Confidential computing actively secures data during processing. Learn how TEEs protect your IT infrastructure against eavesdropping.
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