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  • Simona Zarskutė

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    Achieving Real-Time Monitoring and Response with Intelligent Security

    Cyber threats do not wait. Neither should security. Every 17 minutes, a new vulnerability emerges. Attackers are no longer probing systems manually. They are using automation, AI, and large-scale scanning tools to identify weaknesses the moment they are disclosed. Yet most security teams are reacting too slowly because their defenses rely on outdated methods: periodic…

  • Simona Zarskutė

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    From Vision to Execution: Unlocking Operational Efficiency with DevAIOps

    Operational efficiency is the backbone of high-performing digital organizations. The ability to deliver products and services with minimal waste, maximum speed, and optimal resource use determines a company’s success. Yet, many organizations still struggle with inefficiencies in their software delivery processes. Manual workflows, reactive troubleshooting, and siloed operations slow progress and drive up costs. DevOps…

  • Simona Zarskutė

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    Three Ways SRE Next Gen Wins

    Site Reliability Engineering has reached a critical inflection point. Traditional SRE practices, while foundational, no longer suffice for today’s complex digital environments. As organizations face mounting pressure to deliver both reliability and business value, a new approach is needed. Here are three compelling reasons why SRE Next Gen represents the future of reliability engineering. 1.…

  • Simona Zarskutė

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    Why Classic SRE Isn’t Enough to Prevent Costly Outages

    When Google introduced Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in 2003, it revolutionized how we thought about system reliability. More than twenty years later, we’re facing an uncomfortable truth: despite widespread SRE adoption, catastrophic outages continue to plague our industry at an alarming rate. Why is a methodology designed to prevent failures unable to keep pace with…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    How Sustainability in SRE Next Gen Drives Both Business and Environmental Value

    Data centers now consume more than 2% of the world’s electricity, with that percentage growing annually. As digital infrastructure expands, this environmental impact becomes increasingly significant. Traditional SRE practices, focused solely on performance and reliability, often lead to overprovisioning and inefficient resource utilization that unnecessarily increases this environmental footprint.

  • Marc Hornbeek

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    The Vulnerability Ticking Clock

    The clock is ticking. Every 17 minutes, a new vulnerability emerges. That’s 30,000 new vulnerabilities recorded every year. And attackers aren’t waiting around. Seventy-five percent of these vulnerabilities are exploited within 19 days or less. Yet organizations take over 100 days on average to patch them. It doesn’t stop there. Back in 2018, organizations had…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Building a Product-Centric Culture in Government: A Guide for Leaders

    Government agencies are increasingly embracing product-centric approaches to drive digital transformation and deliver exceptional citizen services. This article serves as a guide for government leaders, outlining key principles and actionable strategies to foster a product-centric culture within their organizations. Championing Product Management Leaders must become champions of product management, advocating for its principles and benefits…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    How Product Management Streamlines Government IT

    Government IT often faces the challenge of balancing traditional bureaucratic structures with the need for agile digital service delivery. This can lead to slow processes, rigid procedures, and a risk-averse culture, hindering the ability to meet citizens’ evolving needs and expectations. While government IT is often perceived as bureaucratic, many agencies are actively working to…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing Product Management in Government

    While the benefits of product management in government IT are clear, implementing and sustaining these practices can present unique challenges. Agencies often encounter obstacles rooted in existing organizational structures, cultural norms, and legacy systems. This article explores some of the common barriers to product management adoption in government and offers strategies to overcome them. Resistance…

  • Marc Hornbeek

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    The Seven-Step Transformation Blueprint

    Security professionals not only have the challenge of protecting their organizations against emerging threats but also to adapt and innovate continuously. The Seven-Step Transformation Blueprint provides a structured, systematic approach to transitioning from traditional, siloed security models to a dynamic, AI-assisted security framework. This blueprint is designed to integrate security, development, and operational practices into…