ELB vs. ALB vs. NLB: Choosing the Best AWS Load Balancer for Your Needs
Load balancers are a ubiquitous sight in a cloud environment. As soon as you need high availability, you are likely to meet a load balancer in front of at least…
Running Kubernetes Windows Containers on the Azure Cloud
Until spring 2020, a lack of OS support from Microsoft rendered Linux container images as the only viable option for Kubernetes container deployment. Microsoft, however, has since made great strides…
With re:Invent 2020 Going Virtual, Did Covid-19 Turn the World’s Best Tech Event into a Webinar?
Since AWS announced that re:Invent 2020 will be virtual, with three weeks of online content for free, I’ve been thinking about what it means for people who enjoy being on…
Is “Tech Influencer Fatigue” a Thing?
It’s undeniable that there are known names in the tech industry that large communities of people trust to pass on reliable information about products and solutions, provide how-tos and tips,…
The Case for Shifting Tech Marketing Budgets from Online Events to Content
Tech startups tend to focus a big chunk of their marketing budget on attending in-person events and conferences to network, build their audience, and grow brand awareness. But as the…
Now Hiring: Check Out These Remote-Friendly Tech Companies
In the midst of a global pandemic, this “new normal” we find ourselves in comes with many challenges. In particular, remote work is a new experience for many around the…
The Remote Possibility: How the Tech Industry Is Leading the Way for Remote and Freelance Work
Tech industry employees are finding that remote work truly helps to boost their creativity and productivity. Being allowed to work in one's own space, using their personal creative process makes…
Update on IOD during COVID-19: Business as Usual, No Delays
Friends, I don’t have to tell you these are not easy times. But I do feel a responsibility to be in touch with those in our ecosystem--whether it’s our core…
When There’s No Time for Baby Steps: How to Implement Remote Work Policies Now
Yes, remote work is a trending topic right now because of Coronavirus. (And, yes, I’m annoyed I didn’t think of the below headline first). But how to effectively integrate remote employees into your…
How to Manage Freelancers So They Stick Around
When the marketing department asked me to write a blog about best practices for managing freelancers, I first thought it was too broad a topic. It could go in so…
