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

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

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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 Eco. We are thus expanding our range with a storage class that is specially designed for workloads where costs and volume are paramount - without compromising on security and compliance. Why S3 Eco? The need for cost-efficient...

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KubeCon 2026: Gliders, Drones and Lots of Kubernetes

KubeCon 2026: Gliders, Drones and Lots of Kubernetes

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What do a glider, drones, CERN and Uber have in common? They all shared the keynote stage at KubeCon 2026 in Amsterdam last week. As a Silver Member of the CNCF, NWS was once again on site with part of the team. Find out what Sebastian, Achim, Justin, Dominik, Martin...

Kubernetes (K8s) Terms explained in everyday language

Kubernetes (K8s) Terms explained in everyday language

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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...

What comes after ingress-nginx?

What comes after ingress-nginx?

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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...

AI & Cloud: best practices and examples

AI & Cloud: best practices and examples

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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...

New managed AI models

New managed AI models

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We are now running two of the strongest multilingual open source retrieval models 2025/26 fully managed via our API. This adds two important components to the NWS Managed AI Models. Anyone who has ever worked with retrieval augmented generation (RAG), semantic search...

Cloud as part of the digital strategy

Cloud as part of the digital strategy

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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 Release v1.35: What’s New?

Kubernetes Release v1.35: What’s New?

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The latest Kubernetes release was published just in time for the end of 2025. We therefore kicked off the new year with the usual detailed release notes. As with every Kubernetes version, the release team has once again chosen a name and a release motto. Kubernetes...

Interview series: Interview with Achim Ledermüller

Interview series: Interview with Achim Ledermüller

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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....

The most important KPIs for your IT modernization

The most important KPIs for your IT modernization

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The performance of an IT infrastructure does not only depend on its availability. It also includes the ability to meet business requirements, absorb peak loads, secure data and ensure business continuity. To make informed decisions, anticipate incidents and optimize...

Cloud busting: 10 common misconceptions about the cloud

Cloud busting: 10 common misconceptions about the cloud

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The cloud allows you to store data flexibly, provide applications dynamically and use IT resources efficiently, regardless of location. Nevertheless, there are still many misunderstandings and half-truths about the cloud that unsettle companies. In this article, we...

10 questions you should ask your managed service partner

10 questions you should ask your managed service partner

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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...