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 The AWS has become the latest corporate player in the Mac space, offering Mac minis in the cloud for developers seeking infrastructure based on this environment.  Times are changing  Amazon's "Mac mini as a service" is now available, reflecting Apple's continued growth in enterprise computing. It is the first time that AWS has offered to run macOS on demand in the cloud, the feature can be scaled and accessed on a pay-as-you-go basis and allows developers to access dozens of additional AWS services.  These Mac instances can be used to develop, test, secure and sign Xcode applications for the Apple platform, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS and Safari. The service aims to "speed up the development lifecycle" for application developers on Apple platforms.   Here's what Amazon says:  "Our customers tell us that they would love to have their Apple building environment integrated with AWS services," said David Brown, vice president of EC...

It is possible that you have already noticed that year after year we are increasingly serviced by recordings or automatic messages whenever we use a customer service (SAC). This is because robotization allows for a much greater number of calls than humans in the same period of time. But, despite being good for business, the other side of the counter is not satisfied. A survey by the online research institute Qualibest showed that consumers prefer to talk to real people when it comes to solving a problem. As much as the robot software tries to simulate a service as human as possible, whether with more natural recordings on the phone or colloquial phrases in chats and applications like W hatsApp and Telegram , people prefer traditional contact, with another person, on the other side of the line. According to the survey, 31% of respondents do not like telephone service with a robot and 41% go further: they said they “hate” this type of service. The survey also shows that 51% of people lik...

 An increasing number of central banks and fintechs are defying tradition and exploring new ways to send funds, settle payments and share information. Real-time payments, digital currencies and Open Banking support innovations compatible with the expectations of consumers versed in digital and will help drive digital commerce in the coming decades. On the other hand, faster payments open up opportunities for faster fraud; in addition, we must not forget data privacy when sharing information. Fintechs and Central Banks need to put in place mechanisms capable of identifying atypical patterns that can signal fraud. It is also important that the principles of Open Banking and data sharing are used responsibly and ethically in all products, services and technologies. The volumes of real-time payments will continue to grow in 2021, digital currencies will continue to become popular and data and consumer privacy will remain one of the most discussed topics. And with that, industry players...

When was the last time you tested your disaster recovery (DR) plan? Probably a long time ago, especially if you have been busy just keeping up with the daily challenges of supporting a domestic workforce. Just because your applications are in the cloud, it doesn't mean that they don't depend on certain web and database servers and other infrastructure elements. Part of any good DR plan is to document these dependencies and have a manual that describes the most critical workflows. The Linux system administrator has an active role in patching, compiling, securing, and troubleshooting Linux servers in a heterogeneous environment. The professional performs system updates and server configurations.  Another big part of any DR plan is to do ongoing testing for partial cloud failures. You will likely experience some interruptions. Even clouds from Amazon, Google and Microsoft experience this from time to time. Netflix was one of the first places to popularize general chaos engineerin...

 Experts agree that cloud computing will become increasingly vital in the strategic investment of companies in all sectors. According to Gartner , companies are including the cloud in their strategy due to the value proposition of this service, which covers cost optimization and provides greater agility and flexibility to the business. Research also points to the arrival of the generation called Millenials to decision-making positions as another factor that promotes the adoption of the cloud. The proof that the solution is drastic in this way is in the numbers. Again, using Gartner research , the public cloud will grow 18% this year, a very significant increase to be ignored. Whoever does not try to keep up with this movement can lose their market competitiveness and only realize it when it is too late. Public clouds applied to business Cloud computing has brought a new concept to the corporate market, IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). This acronym already gives an idea of ​​how ...

 Today's IT manager is definitely not the same as five years ago. The rapid changes that the area is undergoing bring new challenges and also many opportunities. It is necessary to be attentive to adaptations, to be trained and to follow the news at a significantly more dynamic pace. Digital transformation and the IT manager You must already be aware of the movement that many experts have been calling digital transformation . It basically concerns the rapid adoption of digital technologies by organizations of all sizes and in all market segments. According to IDC consultancy , one in nine Latin American companies should be digitally transformed by the end of 2018. This means that solutions in cloud computing , big data, internet of things and practices such as predictive data analysis are now important parts business strategies. In this trend, the role of the IT manager is undergoing the most dynamic and rapid change, since the PCs hit the market and the internet has provided the c...

 The digital transformation is causing a major revolution in the IT sector. Knowing how to work with cybersecurity and cloud solutions, for example, has become an extremely important technical requirement for professionals in the field. And the best way to guarantee proficiency in these activities is to acquire IT certifications. In addition to ensuring professional updating, they promote the constant development of their practical skills. Thinking about it, we will show here the main IT certifications for those who work with cloud. Check out! ITIL The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is more than just an IT tool - it is a business strategy. The certification makes it possible for the professional to acquire a new view on the sector, understanding its role in the optimization of processes. Its main differential is to offer solid knowledge both in relation to IT operations and the value that its resources are capable of generating. For this reason, it is a fundam...

 Cloud computing and the use of virtual servers have similar benefits for the company. Together, these impacts can make the business more competitive, adherent to deadlines and economical. Among the advantages, we can highlight: • reduction of operating costs; • increased scalability; • gains in mobility and productivity; • higher level of corporate automation; • possibility to avoid mistakes; • drop in application unavailability indicators; • possibility of focusing more on meeting users' demands; • increased data security with the most isolated resources; • easy access to modern computing resources. Nowadays, investing in new technologies is fundamental for any company. Enterprises that ignore the latest trends in IT can take serious risks, since their services will lag behind major competitors and will have a higher cost. The IT Support Engineers responsible for taking offer application and technical support to the users. They have to respond and resolve the support requests an...

 To further understand the advantages of a Smart Grid, let us now see the four characteristics that differentiate it from a traditional power grid. She is: flexible: facilitates the management of variations in generation and consumption; reliable: thanks to information sent in real time and remote network management, the risk of power outages and incidents is reduced; affordable: all different energy sources can be integrated into the network and, thanks to the interconnections present, consumers can also take advantage of renewable energy generated in large quantities in distant regions, when there is not enough in the locality; economic: better management leads to reduced costs. In the business field, specifically, companies with Smart Grids will benefit from reduced power outages, lower costs and better measurement of consumption. In addition, the technology favors projects of environmental responsibility, since, with better control, it is possible to reduce carbon emissions. Ho...