What started as a simple migration project three months ago had now become a major roadblock. According to the SOW and project plan, the data migration should have been completed by now, clearing the way for a much larger transformation initiative. Instead, less than ten percent of the data had moved. Schedules were constantly being […]

When I am not at the ocean I miss its sounds, colors and smells. I enjoy the relaxation and thrill of sailing, so I often use sailing terms and analogies. The past year was one of “batten down the hatches” as we prepared for uncertainty that lay ahead. 2025 was the first time in 17 […]

When organizations evaluate enterprise platforms, the allure of “free” built-in utilities is strong. After all, if a vendor bundles a tool with their product, why spend extra on third-party solutions? But in practice, these so‑called free utilities often come with hidden costs that can far outweigh their sticker price of zero. The Illusion of “Free” […]

Why You Can’t Easily List “New Files” in S3 S3 compatible object storage systems are designed for massive scalability and simplicity, but that comes with trade-offs: Due to these limitations determining new, modified or deleted items is computationally expensive and time consuming. In use cases like backup, large object stores with more that 200 million […]

Lifecycle management of unstructured data enables policies to be aligned with business value. This ensures that data is stored, archived, retained and deleted at the appropriate time. Automated Polices result in labor and cost efficiencies while also reducing risk exposure. Legacy set and forget approaches like writing everything to a NAS and forgetting about it […]

Even through the REST API is easy to use, care should be taken to make your use of it secure. Alternatively consider gRPC.

Rust vs Java: A Comparison of Benefits The decision between using Rust or Java for your next project depends heavily on your specific needs and priorities. Rust has been rapidly gaining popularity for its unique blend of performance, memory safety, and modern features, while Java remains a mature and widely adopted language, particularly in the […]

Last year, my niece was on the brink of entering college, contemplating a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering. However, she was deeply concerned that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) might render her future job obsolete by the time she graduates. This concern is not uncommon, and it brings to mind a thought-provoking cartoon […]

What Is EoL? The acronym EoL stands for End of Life for a product. When a company announces an EoL date for a product it is telling the customers that they need to plan an exit strategy. This is especially true if the product is storing data. The good news is that you have some […]