App Modernization, a Measured Exercise or a No-Brainer?

Sulagna Saha reports on the delegate roundtable on the topic of app modernization lead by Paul Nashawaty at AppDev Field Day ADFD1 last month. Is modernization a judicious strategic move or an obvious necessity? Her article unpacks the complexities and risks associated with updating legacy applications, alongside the potential benefits of agility, scalability, and improved user experiences. Through this discourse, Sulagna aims to enlighten IT decision-makers on the careful deliberation required when contemplating the modernization of their application landscape.


Is There a Chief Resiliency Officer in Your Future?

In this LinkedIn Pulse article following AppDev Field Day, Alan Shimel contemplates the growing importance of corporate resilience in the face of disruptive events, questioning the necessity for dedicated leadership in the form of a Chief Resiliency Officer. He argues that the acceleration of digital transformation and the increasing complexity of IT environments make a strong case for such a role. Shimel’s article invites discussion on how organizations can best prepare for unforeseen challenges by prioritizing resilience strategy at the executive level.


The AppDev Tech Field Day Report: GCP Cloud Run Demo and a GKE Comparison

Alan Shimel reports from AppDev Field Day with a discussion of GCP Cloud Run and compares it to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), elucidating key differences and use cases for developers. This comprehensive review offers insights into how each service can streamline cloud-native development and operations, assisting in making informed decisions for application deployment. The report serves as a valuable resource for understanding the nuances between fully managed serverless platforms and container orchestration systems within the Google Cloud ecosystem.


Google Cloud Cloud Run and GKE

In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Alan Shimel delves into the AppDev Field Day presentation of Google Cloud’s Cloud Run and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), detailing the transformations they bring to cloud computing. He impresses upon his readers how Cloud Run simplifies container management with a serverless approach, while GKE offers a scalable and secure environment for Kubernetes deployments. Shimel’s analysis emphasizes the potential of these services to accommodate various developer needs, from automatic scaling to intricate orchestration, underscoring Google Cloud’s commitment to innovation in cloud services.


Alan Shimel

Founder and CEO of Techstrong Group. Serial entrerenuer with a background in cyber, DevOps and cloud.