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10GB Later: Lessons in Data Protection from Toptal’s Breach

Here are the key data-protection practices every organisation should harden now.

How Can My Company Use AI?

This page answers the most common questions CEOs and business leaders ask when figuring out how their company can start using AI - even if they have no technical staff or existing AI strategy.

What Engineering Autonomy Looks Like in Practice

It’s not just faster delivery – it’s safer releases, resilient systems, and autonomous teams working at scale.

What ‘Good’ Looks Like in a DevOps-Enabled Enterprise

It’s not just faster delivery – it’s safer releases, resilient systems, and autonomous teams working at scale.

Why Cloud-Native Architecture Is a Business Decision – Not Just a Technical One

While the term "cloud-native architecture" may sound like something for engineers to debate behind the scenes, its implications reach far beyond the IT department.

Bridging the DevSecOps Divide: Making Security a Shared Responsibility

When security is siloed, everyone loses: release velocity slows, vulnerabilities multiply, and accountability blurs.

Solving the Knowledge Drain Problem with Cross-Functional On-Demand Teams

What happens when the people who know how your systems work… walk out the door?

How Modern Backend Practices Can Cut Your Cloud Bill in Half

Cloud bills don’t spike because your app is scaling – they spike because your backend isn’t optimised.

Vibe Coding Is on the Rise – But is it Safe for Your Systems?

While rapid prototyping may be appealing, the trend brings serious risks for long-term stability. Here’s why systems built on vibes alone aren’t sustainable – and why expert developers are essential.

Ransomware Is Targeting Cloud Buckets – Are Your S3 Access Controls Safe?

A new wave of cloud ransomware – most notably the campaign dubbed Codefinger – is targeting Amazon S3 buckets by commandeering native AWS encryption features.

16 Billion Passwords Leaked: What That Means for Your Software Security

The recent leak of 16 billion login credentials is a stark reminder of how fragile digital security can be – especially when foundational safeguards are overlooked.

The Rise of AI-Driven Pipelines in DevOps

Traditional DevOps practices have made huge strides in addressing these needs, but the next major evolution is already underway.

The Real ROI of Hiring Skilled Developers

Hiring great engineers isn't just a tactical move to accelerate development – it's a strategic investment that shapes your product, your infrastructure, your company culture, and ultimately, your business success.

Quantifying the Business Value of Adopting DevOps

DevOps is often viewed through a narrow operational lens: faster releases, more automation, fewer bugs. But when implemented effectively, its benefits reach far deeper – touching revenue, customer satisfaction, team productivity, and strategic agility. Quantifying that value is key to securing buy-in and shaping long-term success.

The Importance of Proper Integration

In today’s environment, where organisations are increasingly reliant on interconnected platforms, APIs, microservices and third-party tools, proper integration isn’t a luxury – it’s non-negotiable.

The Most Common Security Shortfalls and their Solutions

What are the most common shortfalls that businesses overlook – and how can they be resolved before they escalate into something far worse?

Most Common DevOps Implementation Challenges and Solutions

Here are six of the most common challenges teams face when implementing DevOps – along with practical ways to overcome them.

What can we learn from the recent cyber attacks on The Co-Op, M&S, and Harrods?

What happened in these attacks, why outdated approaches present such a huge risk, and what you should be doing to stay ahead of the curve.

Best Practices for Writing Maintainable and Scalable Code

Whether you’re building in-house or working with external partners, applying best practices from day one makes the difference between velocity and volatility.

The Hidden Costs of Clinging to Legacy Systems – And When to Migrate

From operational inefficiencies to compliance vulnerabilities, the true cost of maintaining legacy infrastructure extends far beyond the realm of your IT team.