Shadow-Soft

From our team to yours - wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! ??

?? Cloud budgeting isn't what you think it is. ? In this conversation with Nick Marcarelli, we dive into how cloud adoption is reshaping traditional IT budgeting. Here's what we covered: ? - How cloud teams are taking budgets from traditional infrastructure teams - Why cloud budgeting is more flexible than traditional hardware/license models - The expanding scope of cloud services (200+ in AWS alone!) - Pro tip: Use the cloud marketplace for software and services procurement ? Key takeaway: The shift to cloud isn't just about infrastructure—it's transforming how teams collaborate, budget, and acquire technology. ? Watch the full discussion to learn how to optimize your cloud marketplace strategy → https://lnkd.in/dNaATaq8

We had a blast at Red Hat Summit Connect Atlanta! Exciting to see the latest innovations to support customers as they navigate their AI and Virtualization journeys. Thank you Red Hat for an incredible partnership. We'll see you in Boston at the main event in May 2025!

We're live from Red Hat Connect Summit in Atlanta! Our Chief Architect, Derrick Sutherland, is leading a hands-on RHEL AI lab alongside experts from Red Hat and IBM. The attendees are training and serving a model with InstructLab, an open source project for enhancing LLMs used in GenAI applications.

Fantastic connecting with our Secrets Management partner, Akeyless Security, at KubeCon last week. Looking forward to our continued collaboration in securing Kubernetes and cloud native environments.

Kubernetes and cloud native are scaling to new heights! The growth over the last five years has been incredible to watch. We're looking forward to welcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America to our hometown of Atlanta in 2025! ?? #CloudNative #Kubernetes

Excited to share that we're partnering with Red Hat for their Summit Connect Atlanta event on Nov 19! Our Chief Architect Derrick Sutherland will be supporting hands-on labs on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and RHEL AI. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ej886bAW

Excited to share that the Shadow-Soft team will be at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 in Salt Lake City next week! Join us November 12-15 to discuss all things Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. We're looking forward to connecting with our customers and partners in person. Want to meet up? Drop a comment below or send us a DM to schedule time together during the conference. #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #Kubernetes #CloudNative?

We're excited to share how we helped a $600m enterprise SaaS platform upgrade their open source IAM tool and reduce load times by 83%. ? One of our clients faced a challenge: Their standalone Keycloak deployment was several versions behind, creating technical debt and limiting scalability. Their internal team was stretched thin, focused on maintaining current operations and feature development. ? Here's how we tackled it: ? - Upgraded from Keycloak v18 to v25 - Migrated from standalone to Kubernetes-based deployment - Preserved 600+ realms and all custom extensions - Achieved zero downtime during transition ? The results? Load times dropped from 15 minutes to just 2.5 minutes. Plus, the new Kubernetes infrastructure enables auto-scaling and simplified updates for future maintenance. ? What legacy systems might be holding back your performance?

The clock is ticking on 2024 cloud committed spend. How are organizations turning this year-end pressure into opportunity? ? Here's what we've learned: ? 1) Many don't realize their committed spend is often "use it or lose it" 2) They value frictionless transactions that minimize additional paperwork 3) They're looking for flexible ways to maximize their current budget allocation And many didn't know that commitment spend isn't just for software subscriptions. It can also be used for: - Assessments - POC engagements - Implementation services ? Our cloud specialists are experienced at navigating the complexities of the cloud marketplace procurement process. We're partnering with Red Hat to guide customers through AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud marketplaces. ? Let's optimize your committed spend and accelerate your software and services procurement before year-end.