The cloud computing landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the emergence of open-source platforms. Among these, Apache CloudStack stands out as a pivotal player, empowering enterprises with turnkey cloud solutions. In this blog post, we embark on a historical journey to trace the evolution of Apache CloudStack, from its humble beginnings as a […] Read More
Bringing Ideas to Life: The Power of Prompt Engineering
Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing my journey and insights on the “90 Days of DevOps” YouTube channel as part of Michael Cade’s 2024 version of 90 Days of DevOps, where I discussed my very unconventional and niche side project, Find My Black Pudding. By leveraging Generative AI platforms and large language models, specifically […] Read More
Prompt Engineering – Custom GPTs Are Changing the Way We Interact with Technology
Back in November 2023, OpenAI introduced custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and any combination of skills that can be created by ChatGPT users… the idea was essentially an extension of what you could do with ChatGPT and it’s plugin library (which is very very hit and miss) and also be able […] Read More
So you want to be a Prompt Engineer?
Automation has always been something I’ve worked in and around since I started back on the help desk over twenty years ago… dealing with repeatable and repetitive tasks is what drives humans to find way to make the processes easier and more efficient… it’s at the heart of innovation and has been this way throughout […] Read More
2024: Balancing the Dynamic World of Data Protection and Cybersecurity
We are well into 2024 now, with January all but done and dusted… but before we really dive into 2024, let’s take a look ahead as we move forward into what could be a watershed year for technology. Last year’s technological landscape was marked by a whirlwind of innovation, driven primarily by the burgeoning field […] Read More
Remaining Authentic in the Land of Corporate Marketing
That is a tightrope of a blog title as ever i’ve written… so let’s see how this goes! I had the pleasure of joining host Jeremy Balius, on the Filament podcast which was released last week. I’ve known Jeremy for a number of years now and he has grown Filament into an impressive B2B Marketing […] Read More
Data and Privacy with LLMs as we move into 2024
Well, the calendar has flipped over to 2024 and we can all focus on a new BlockChain or AI Hype for the year ahead… right? Not exactly… because everyone who is anyone in Technology will understand that the generative AI space isn’t hype and that it’s hear to stay with us… with that we find […] Read More
Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 – Top New Features
This week, Veeam made Generally Available Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 (Build 12.1.0.2131) and it comes less than 10 months after the flagship release of v12. However, don’t be fooled by the .1 release number, this is a significant release in Veeam’s history as we move towards encompassing a focus on cyber security starting and […] Read More
Cirrus by Veeam: A Service Provider Technologists View
Those that know me and have followed my career understand that I’ve lived and breathed the Cloud and Service Provider space for more than twenty years. In that twenty plus years I’ve learnt through first hand experiences that as technology and market trends evolve the only constant is change. When there is a shift in […] Read More
The Pivotal Role of CISOs in Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape
It’s not every day you get the chance to sit down with someone as experienced and in the world of cybersecurity as Gil Vega. This month, in alignment with Cyber Security Awareness Month, I had the pleasure of inviting Gil onto the Sound of Tech to Come..a Veeam Podcast. The insights he shared, not just […] Read More