What Is Digital Sovereignty and Why Does It Matter for Europe? The vast majority of cloud infrastructure today is controlled by U.S.-based hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. These companies operate under U.S. law — most notably the CLOUD Act, which gives U.S. authorities the right to access data, […]
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Moving operations to the cloud offers unparalleled scalability and flexibility, but it also comes with significant financial risks if not managed carefully. One infamous case study vividly illustrates the potential pitfalls: a startup inadvertently accrued a staggering $72,000 bill on Google Cloud within hours. The culprit? An unchecked serverless function caught in an infinite loop, […]
If you’re launching a startup, you’ve probably wondered where to host your solution. It’s essential to understand that an application consists of lines of code that must run on a server, allowing users to access it. With traditional hosting, you purchase a server and deploy your application on it. In contrast, the cloud simplifies this […]
As the cloud computing market continues to grow, businesses face a critical decision: which type of cloud deployment best suits their needs? Public clouds like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud dominate the global market, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. Yet, many European companies opt for private clouds. Here’s a deep dive into why […]
It’s no secret that costs in AWS Cloud can quickly spiral out of control without proper management. For many businesses, neglecting AWS cost optimization can lead to unnecessary expenses — or even humorous yet painful scenarios like the one in this meme. In this article, we’ll share practical strategies to optimize your AWS costs and […]
Strong infrastructure lays the foundation, but it won’t carry your business across the finish line. If your systems are slowing you down, innovation stalls, releases get delayed, and customers lose patience. Today, digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the baseline. Why Solid Infrastructure Isn’t Enough Anymore Having reliable IT systems was once […]
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