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Cloud Storage: Block, File, and Object Storage Explained

by Nadine Kustos | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog, Cloud

You want to store something in the cloud, and suddenly you’re faced with three terms that all seem to mean the same thing: block storage, file storage, and object storage. It might sound like splitting hairs, but this decision will ultimately determine whether your database runs smoothly, your backups remain affordable, or your team can access shared files without any issues. Not all cloud storage is created equal. These three types of storage work in fundamentally different ways and are...

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...

Cloud busting: 10 common misconceptions about the cloud

by Nadine Kustos

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...

The role of the cloud in digital sustainability (green IT)

by Nadine Kustos

Digitalization is changing our world: everything is becoming faster, more connected and more efficient. However, the growing importance associated with this also poses new challenges for the IT industry. For example, the growing demand for data centers is leading to...

10 questions you should ask your managed service partner

by Nadine Kustos

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...

Activate NVIDIA Multi-Instance GPU (MIG)

by Joshua Hartmann

In response to the growing demand for flexible yet capable computing resources, NVIDIA has provided a powerful tool in the form of Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) technology, which allows a single physical GPU to be partitioned into multiple independent instances. Each...

Managed services vs. project work: differences and synergies

by Nadine Kustos

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....

What are managed services and when are they worthwhile?

by Nadine Kustos

What exactly are managed services? Managed services are IT services that a company outsources to an external provider on a permanent or temporary basis. The aim is to avoid having to provide the necessary personnel and technical resources itself. This is intended to...

Review: OpenInfra Summit 2025

by Daniel Bodky

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...

Interview series: Interview with Sebastian Saemann

by Nadine Kustos

Every story begins with people who make a difference. In our new 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...

Kubernetes Security: Points of attack & protective measures

by Nadine Kustos

Kubernetes impresses us with its flexibility and scalability and has now become the standard for modern container orchestration. It enables you to deploy and scale applications efficiently and operate them with high availability. But with great performance comes great...

Managed AI models: a smart & GDPR-compliant AI solution

by Marc Zimmermann

AI solutions have become an integral part of our everyday lives. In many areas, they simplify and facilitate processes and minimize time expenditure. However, most managed AI solutions involve a number of data protection issues. With Managed AI Models, we have...

The most important tools for getting started with Kubernetes

by Nadine Kustos

If you're just starting out in the world of Kubernetes, the multitude of tools and terms can quickly seem overwhelming. But with the right tools, you can get started much more easily: from local development to productive clusters. In this article, we will introduce...

Anomaly Detection with Falco

by Daniel Bodky

We rely on containers and Kubernetes to operate the NETWAYS Cloud and our other services. Among other things, this approach allows us to cleanly separate different microservices on the same hypervisor and operate multi-tenant SaaS solutions.However, this architecture...

What is Kubernetes?

by Nadine Kustos

The digital transformation is constantly presenting companies with new challenges. Applications need to be deployed quickly, scaled flexibly and operated with high availability. This is exactly where Kubernetes comes into play. But what exactly does this term, which...

Checklist: Security for your cloud infrastructure

by Nadine Kustos

Your cloud infrastructure can be made secure with a clear strategy and continuous measures. With our checklist, you can keep an eye on all important security aspects. Secure access and authentication Implement strong password policies: Complex, unique passwords and...

Managed cloud vs. self-hosted cloud: what’s really worth it?

by Nadine Kustos

Nowadays, it is important for companies to choose the right hosting model to ensure a fast, secure and fail-safe website or application. With the advent of cloud technologies and the evolution of IT infrastructures, two main options have emerged: Managed cloud...

Advantages of professional cloud migration

by Nadine Kustos

Today, companies of all sizes are faced with the challenge of remaining competitive, optimizing their costs and being innovative at the same time. Cloud migration, i.e. the relocation of IT systems, applications and data from local servers to the cloud, plays a key...

Our Kubernetes Release Review for v1.34 ‘Of Wind & Will’

by Daniel Bodky

As usual, there has been a new release of the Kubernetes project at the end of August, and so in our Kubernetes release review we take another look at the new features , improvements and deprecated features in our favorite container orchestrator. The new release Of...