NWS Blog

Every story begins with people who make a difference. In our interview series, it is precisely these people who have their say: NWS employees who share their experiences, ideas and insights with us. We want to know what drives them and what we can all learn from them....

New in the NWS storage portfolio: S3 Eco – cost-efficient object storage made in Germany

by Sebastian Saemann

The NWS storage portfolio is growing. In addition to block storage (volumes, PVCs, optionally encrypted at rest), local NVMe block storage, and our air-gapped backup on tape as well as the proven S3 object storage, there is now a new, more cost-efficient option: S3...

LLMs in the IDE: The NETWAYS Managed AI Models API for data protection-compliant AI development

by Joshua Hartmann

AI assistance directly in the IDE The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) has revolutionized software development. Developers benefit from intelligent code completion, automatic documentation and contextual...

Cloud

AI & Cloud: best practices and examples

AI and cloud technologies are closely linked. Companies are increasingly relying on AI to automate processes, optimize decisions and develop innovative products. At the same time, the demands on infrastructure, scalability and security are increasing in order to...

Cloud, Kubernetes, AI: how modern IT architectures interact

The modern IT world is in a constant state of change. Companies are therefore increasingly faced with the challenge of making their applications scalable, efficient and future-proof. Three technologies in particular are shaping this transformation: cloud computing,...

Cloud as part of the digital strategy

Today, digital transformation is decisive for competitiveness, innovative strength and sustainable growth. Markets are changing ever faster, customers expect digital services in real time and new competitors are emerging with purely digital business models. Companies...

Kubernetes

Kubernetes (K8s) Terms explained in everyday language

Kubernetes (K8s for short) has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructures. At the same time, many companies and decision-makers shy away from this technology: not only because of the technology itself, but also because of the many unfamiliar terms. In this...

Why Kubernetes is becoming the backbone of modern software architectures

The IT sector in particular has undergone enormous change in recent years. Companies of all sizes are moving towards flexible, scalable and cloud-native architectures. One technology plays a prominent role in this change: Kubernetes. From start-ups to global...

What comes after ingress-nginx?

Last November, the Kubernetes project announced the discontinuation of the popular ingress controller ingress-nginx. After a best-effort transition phase until March 2026, the project will no longer receive any releases, bug fixes or security updates from this point...

Managed Services

NWS Managed AI Model: Open Source Power for AI Integrations

by Joshua Hartmann

GPT-OSS-120B is a powerful open-source alternative to GPT models and offers many modern capabilities such as tool calling, advanced context processing and flexible customization options. Thanks to our OpenAI-compatible API, our Managed AI model can be integrated...

10 questions you should ask your managed service partner

Outsourcing your IT to a managed service partner can bring many benefits: less stress, reliable IT systems, security and professional support around the clock. However, not every provider is the same and making the wrong choice can be expensive and time-consuming. To...

Managed services vs. project work: differences and synergies

The demands placed on modern IT landscapes are constantly increasing: systems must be stable and secure, but also flexible. Companies are therefore often faced with the question of whether they need a managed service or would rather rely on traditional project work....

Events

Review: OpenInfra Summit 2025

The OpenInfra Summit 2025 was once again held in Europe last month. Just outside Paris, developers, operators and decision-makers from all corners of the world came together to discuss the latest developments in cloud-native infrastructure, edge computing and...

NETWAYS on the road – our KubeCon London Review

Last week it was time again - the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London was on the agenda! As in previous years, NETWAYS Managed Services was there again with some colleagues - not least because our membership in the CNCF was officially announced. You can find out...

Rejekts and KubeCon 2024 Review

Last week, our team was at KubeCon2024 to find out about the latest developments in the cloud-native landscape. Back at home, we naturally want to share our insights with you! Buckle up, get your office chair in an upright position, and let's get started with Rejekts...