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Cloud computing forms the basis of modern IT infrastructures. You will come across countless technical terms, especially when getting started - from API to disaster recovery to virtual machines. In this comprehensive cloud glossary, I explain the most important terms...

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service as part of managed services

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CSaaS) is a specialized sub-sector of managed services in which external service providers (Managed Security Service Providers, MSSPs) take over the security infrastructure as well as the monitoring and management of IT systems. In view of...

Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster Across NETWAYS Web Services and AWS With Claudie

This guide walks through building a 7-node Kubernetes cluster spread across NETWAYS Web Services (OpenStack) and AWS, managed end-to-end by Claudie. This article has been created in collaboration with Samuel Stoličný from Berops. You can find him on LinkedIn if you...

Cloud

The most important terms explained in the cloud glossary

Cloud computing forms the basis of modern IT infrastructures. You will come across countless technical terms, especially when getting started - from API to disaster recovery to virtual machines. In this comprehensive cloud glossary, I explain the most important terms...

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...

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...

Kubernetes

Interview series: Justin Lamp on Kubernetes

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....

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...

Managed Services

Nextcloud Hosting Relaunched: More Storage and High Performance Backend

by Joshua Hartmann

We are pleased to announce that we have further developed our Nextcloud hosting offer. We now offer significantly more performance with the Advanced and Premium plans and a major upgrade: the High Performance Backend (HPB) for Nextcloud Talk. This enables smooth,...

Why managed services are the answer to the IT skills shortage

Digitalization affects all areas and processes of a company. IT managers therefore have to configure, monitor and maintain more and more devices, systems and solutions. However, there is often a lack of resources for this. Managed service providers (MSPs) not only...

Standardized vs. customized managed services

The role of IT has changed fundamentally: It is no longer just a cost factor, but also a driver of innovation. At the same time, the requirements for availability, security, scalability and compliance are constantly increasing. Managed services have long been more...

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...