Multi AWS Account federation with Microsoft Azure Active Directory as IdP
When it comes to using Amazon Web Services in an enterprise environment, we think of Identity and Access Management being at the center of everything due to its importance for enterprises. Some of the key solutions which are used today relating to this are: Using a dedicated AWS Account as a central identification point for […]
The Future Of Voice: Part 1
Voice technologies are everywhere. You can’t avoid seeing someone using voice for “something”, whether that be a five year old playing their favourite music on an Echo, or an adult in a pub settling a debate via smartphone. We decided to put together a series of blog posts commenting on the future of voice technology. […]
Passing the Alibaba Cloud exams: tips and resources
Having already tested myself against Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud, I thought it was time to take on some Alibaba Cloud exams in an attempt to add more certifications to my name. While this platform does not compete with the big 3 in Europe yet, it is a major public cloud provider and has […]
Riding the waves of a growing business
Three years ago today, I became a Cloudreach employee. In March 2015, Cloudreach USA consisted of five people in a four person coworking room – today we’ve just crossed 150 employees (and hit 550 globally). I however am the same person. Just kidding – that’s an insane statement, and if it were true, a depressing […]
A Face in the Cloud – Connor Williams, Cloud Systems Developer
Here at Cloudreach, we believe that the growth of a great business is fuelled by great people. It is our talented individuals that make Cloudreach the success it is. Connor Williams, Cloud Systems Developer, tells us about his experience working and keeping it cloudy at Cloudreach. What is your role at Cloudreach? I am […]
Blackstone + Cloudreach – a year on
What a difference a year makes. I’m writing these lines on a transatlantic flight (there’s no better place to find some uninterrupted time!) after some reflection on past and future. I also just realised I wrote this article over a year ago already. Looking back at the 14th February 2017 (what an unusual Valentine’s gift), […]
AWS SSM in Action, the next generation of SSH
Over the last year AWS have introduced a lot a of new capabilities to extend the functionality of the EC2 Systems Manager. These features include: Parameters store Automation Patching Run Command State Manager / Inventory At re:Invent 2017, many features were introduced such as SSM PrivateLink and PCI compliance. I decided to investigate SSM SendCommand to […]
When AI….goes bad
Couldn’t resist the trash TV title, sorry…. (hoping to sell the rights to Channel 5 in the UK). I spotted a report last week on the topic of ‘Malicious AI’ and thought it worth sharing a summary for those too time poor to read it in full – it’s 101 pages, albeit a pretty easy […]
How Belen Ripoll is pressing for progress in tech
It can often feel like progress is slow when it comes to improving gender equality in a male-dominated industry. It’s something that will take time, but with more discussion and smart initiatives, there has been some really positive steps forward. Belen Ripoll is an active campaigner for Women in Tech. We interviewed her to hear […]
