The game day concept originates in hackathons, where programmers get together to build or improve…

Datadog hackathon boosts cloud monitoring best practice
Our managed services team runs an ongoing Datadog hackathon to keep on top of the…
Launching our series of AWS Well-Architected podcasts
AWS Ambassadors Colin Barker and Greg Heywood have teamed up to create a series of…

Cloud migration lessons learnt: LinkedIn Live Event take-outs
In a recent LinkedIn Live Event hosted by AppScore I chatted with the platform’s Co-Founder…

Getting started in cloud engineering
Less than 12 months ago Scott Ankin joined us as a cloud engineering graduate. Today…

Security products for Azure and more
Security is a top priority for any organisation in the cloud, but it is a…
The AWS Well-Architected sustainability pillar: why it matters
As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors take on greater significance for enterprises, every business…

Apply vendor services to take cloud security to a higher level
Cloud-native security is a vital part of the cloud adoption mix, so how do you…

Taking a secure, sustainable approach to largescale cloud adoption
Cloud is a double-edged sword for organisations in regulated industries. If it’s not handled carefully,…
Boosting cloud best practice for financial services organisations
Data security is a key issue for financial services leaders as they consider strategies to…

How to lay foundations for cloud at scale
With largescale cloud migration, it’s important to think beyond the process of getting there. You…

Converting to a career in tech
As part of DevOpsGroup’s 2021 intake of graduate engineers, I’ve been immersed in cloud and…
3 situations where a lift and shift is right, and 3 where it isn’t
Lift and shift migrations were sometimes frowned upon in the past. Mainly because they fail…
Useful cloud tech updates you might have missed at AWS re:Invent
AWS’ annual re:Invent conference always brings a host of announcements about exciting new developments. Last…

Cloud-native platforms are a Gartner tech trend, at last
It’s great to see cloud-native platforms finally listed as one of Gartner’s Top Strategic Technology …

Top cloud migration topics of 2021
The upward trajectory of cloud adoption shows no sign of slowing down. Predictions surrounding future…

Another year of cloud success for DevOpsGroup clients
As 2021 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the year’s highlights along with…

Six ways to rescue a failing cloud migration
If your organisation’s cloud migration isn’t going to plan, you’re not alone. The stats for…

Life as a cloud engineer at DevOpsGroup
It’s nearly four months since I left my previous role to join DevOpsGroup. Moving from…

Why cloud skills development is an ongoing journey
Whether you’re already in the cloud or migrating to the cloud, ongoing skills development is…