NWS Blog

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...

Cloud

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...

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...

Kubernetes

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, 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,...

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...

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

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....