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Cache vs. Database: Has Performance Converged?
Although caches and databases are different animals, databases have always cached data and caches are starting to use disks. Is their performance converging over time? In-memory caches have long been regarded as one of the fastest infrastructure components around. Yet, it’s been a few years since caching solutions started to look into the realm of…
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Why We Need a New IfC Approach to Meet HPC Challenges
OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT in 2022 revealed to the world the possibilities that artificial intelligence (AI) models can bring to the enterprise. Since then, thousands of companies have dedicated teams of developers to create and train AI models for their proprietary uses. With this huge surge in heavy graphics processing unit (GPU) workloads, many new…
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Chaos to Control: 3 Steps for Automating Incident Management
The demand for constant uptime is relentless. Yet, as digital infrastructures become increasingly complex, incidents — and the resulting downtime — are not only more frequent but also more disruptive. Teams face the dual challenge of navigating intricate systems while grappling with intense pressure to maintain perfect digital experiences. The stakes are high: Each incident…
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35+ Stylish Poster Color Schemes 2025
When it comes to designing a poster, a stylish color scheme can go a long way to bringing attention to the design. From bright colors and unusual combinations, to subtle and understated, this is a space where almost anything goes. Here, we’re diving into some super cool color schemes that you can use in poster…
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Avoid the Crypto Tar Pit: Prepare for Quantum Cybersecurity
There is a general feeling in government cybersecurity circles such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer could be available as early as 2035, and possibly sooner. With the advent of quantum computing looming closer, your current security measures may already be at risk. Failing to adapt…
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Amazon to Save Millions Moving From Apache Spark to Ray
For an e-tailer as large as Amazon, even small performance improvements reap significant savings. By moving database table compaction chores from Apache Spark to the Python-based Apache Ray, the company found that they could be executed 82% more efficiently. Given compaction is an essential feature for users of its in-house business intelligence services, the e-tailer…
