NWS Blog

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?

by Daniel Bodky

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...

Cloud

How cloud solutions ensure resilience in times of crisis

Crises are no longer the exception, but part of the new normal. Geopolitical uncertainties, energy crises, natural disasters or cyber attacks: companies are under more pressure than ever to remain stable and capable of acting. Times like these show how resilient an...

Cloud busting: 10 common misconceptions about the cloud

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)

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...

Kubernetes

Kubernetes Release v1.35: What’s New?

by Daniel Bodky

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...

Kubernetes Security: Points of attack & protective measures

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...

The most important tools for getting started with Kubernetes

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...

Managed Services

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...

Nextcloud with two-factor authentication

by Joshua Hartmann

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)? Two-factor authentication (2FA) increases the security of your Nextcloud account by requiring both your password and a second verification method. This second factor usually comes from an app such as Google Authenticator or...

Grafana Alerting with Telegram

by Joshua Hartmann

Monitoring is a crucial component for many systems and indispensable for maintaining a good system status. Especially for critical systems, it is important to be informed about potential problems in a timely and efficient manner. Notifications about the status of your...

Events

CfgMgmtCamp 2024: Our review

by Daniel Bodky

Last Sunday, part of our team drove all the way to Ghent in Belgium to take part in ConfigManagementCamp 2024.This is a free conference, held directly after FOSDEM, which attracts a large audience of open source fans, good conversations and new ideas year after year....