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Discover the transformative power of observability in driving modern best practices in DevOps at SKILup Days. This event is tailored for IT professionals seeking to leverage observability tools and techniques to enhance their DevOps workflows and gain greater visibility into their applications and services. Key highlights of the event include: -Understanding the concept of observability and its role in modern DevOps practices. -Exploring real-world case studies showcasing the benefits of observability in improving system reliability, performance, and troubleshooting. -Learning how to implement observability tools and practices effectively within DevOps pipelines. -Leveraging observability data for proactive monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident response. -Engaging with industry experts and peers to discuss best practices, challenges, and success stories in observability-driven DevOps. -Accessing hands-on workshops and demos to gain practical experience with observability tools and platforms. Don't miss this opportunity to harness the full potential of observability and optimize your DevOps processes for greater efficiency and reliability. Join us at SKILup Days and discover how observability drives modern best practices in DevOps.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, project management stands at the forefront of organizational success. This event explores the intersection of project management and artificial intelligence (AI), showcasing how best practices empower organizations to navigate complex projects with efficiency and precision. The session illuminates strategies for leveraging AI to streamline project workflows, enhance decision-making processes, and mitigate risks. Participants will discover practical insights into implementing and maintaining these practices in an environment where technological dependence is paramount. From harnessing AI-driven analytics to optimizing resource allocation, attendees will gain actionable techniques for driving project success and delivering tangible value to the business. Join us to unlock the transformative potential of AI-enhanced project management and propel your organization toward sustained excellence in the digital age.

Join us for an insightful online event focused on the revolutionary impact of Generative AI (GenAI) in the realm of ITIL implementation. As organizations strive to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, GenAI-powered tools are emerging as game-changers. In this session, discover how these technologies are simplifying the adoption of ITIL practices at unprecedented scales. Throughout the event, you'll gain invaluable insights into how GenAI is reshaping traditional approaches to IT service management. Our expert speakers will delve into real-world examples and case studies, demonstrating the tangible benefits of integrating AI into ITIL frameworks. From automating routine tasks to providing proactive support and enhancing user experiences, these technologies offer a new frontier in optimizing IT operations. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to ITIL methodologies, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of GenAI. Don't miss out on discovering how these innovative technologies can revolutionize your approach to IT service management. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey towards unlocking the full power of GenAI in ITIL implementation.

Cloud native is everything and everywhere! It has become the de facto standard for software development, offering scalable and flexible architecture to build modern applications. While the foundation of the cloud was established on the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack, a transformative shift ushered in a new generation of technologies and infrastructures that support modern containerized and microservices-based applications. And while Kubernetes remains a dominant force in container orchestration, WebAssembly (Wasm) shows promise as a powerful technology that complements Kubernetes and cloud-native development. Join us at Cloud Native Now on July 10 to learn how cloud-native technologies are revolutionizing the digital landscape in 2024. At the Cloud Native Now virtual event, we’ll explore: - How to build and deploy resilient applications in a cloud-native environment and at the edge - Why Wasm could be the future of cloud-native development - How serverless makes software development more efficient and cost-effective - How service mesh enhances communication and control between microservices - What observability means in cloud-native environments and why it's essential - How to leverage AI to build smart applications - Why the LOKI stack is gaining momentum as the open infrastructure standard - How CNAPPs ensure compliance in the cloud - How bare metal servers offer superior performance when compared to VMs

Generative AI will soon be pervasive. Join us for an insightful online event focused on the revolutionary impact of Generative AI (GenAI) in the realm of ITIL implementation. As organizations strive to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, GenAI-powered tools are emerging as game-changers. In this session, discover how these technologies are simplifying the adoption of ITIL practices at unprecedented scales. Throughout the event, you'll gain invaluable insights into how GenAI is reshaping traditional approaches to IT service management. Our expert speakers will delve into real-world examples and case studies, demonstrating the tangible benefits of integrating AI into ITIL frameworks. From automating routine tasks to providing proactive support and enhancing user experiences, these technologies offer a new frontier in optimizing IT operations. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to ITIL methodologies, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of GenAI. Don't miss out on discovering how these innovative technologies can revolutionize your approach to IT service management. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey towards unlocking the full power of GenAI in ITIL implementation.

The 2024 Artificially Intelligent Enterprise Conference, a premier event free for business leaders, aims to bring together over 10,000 professionals in executive management, technology, and innovation. It will explore the transformative impact of AI across various business landscapes, providing a platform for the exchange of innovative strategies and use cases that leverage AI for decision-making, cost efficiency and customer engagement. Our meticulously structured agenda will provide insights into the applications of AI for driving business growth and operational excellence, ensuring participants from diverse professional backgrounds gain valuable knowledge to navigate AI-driven business dynamics. With a special focus on enterprise, DevOps and AI development, the conference promises a holistic learning experience. Each track is designed to impart actionable intelligence on adopting AI for productivity gains, strategic transformation, technological integration and the development of intelligent systems. Our event is more than just a conference; it's essential for C-suite and digital leaders seeking to harness AI's potential to secure a competitive edge and lead their organizations with vision and adaptability in a fast-evolving digital era, equipping them with strategic insights and practical tools for navigating the future.

The theme of this year’s 8th Annual DevSecOps Connect at RSAC is “Security in an AI Universe”. The focus of the day is to introduce you to the AI security professionals who are building the top AI engines. Hear directly from the people and companies who are responsible for creating the technological shift to AI in the next five years. There is a lot of second hand “advice” on how to use and secure AI when integrating it as part of a security initiative. The real questions most of us are thinking are, “How do I get started? How do I choose which engine to use? What are other security professionals doing with AI?” We have gone directly to the source of the question by inviting the top AI engine companies to present their thoughts on AI, how they have built security into their engines, and what they are doing internally to secure their own platforms. The keynote this year is David Brin, scientist, best-selling author, and preeminent futurist for AI. His best-selling novels include The Postman (filmed in 1997) plus explorations of our near-future in Earth and Existence. His novels have been translated into 25+ languages. As a scientist, tech-consultant and world-known author, David speaks, advises, and writes widely on topics from national defense and homeland security to astronomy and space exploration, SETI and nanotechnology, future/prediction, creativity, and philanthropy. This is a live, in-person event where you can meet and talk with the people and companies who are shaping the future of AI. Register now and receive a complimentary code which waives the registration fee for “Security in an AI Universe” and gives you access to the RSAC Expo Hall for the rest of the week.

As the digital transformation engine continues to power ahead, application modernization is crucial to empower DevOps teams with the tools and infrastructure they need to drive innovation and remain at the forefront of the digital revolution. Organizations need to update and upgrade their legacy systems and applications to fully embrace digital transformation, enhance efficiency and meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. At Techstrong Con 2024, we’ll explore the evolution of digital transformation, how modernization improves software quality, how to revitalize legacy systems and how to apply AI to your processes to accelerate software development. We’ll identify the latest trends, best practices and technologies you must adopt to build modern applications in the cloud, on-premises and at the edge. Join us at Techstrong Con to learn about: How to lead a successful digital transformation How to modernize your tech stack Modernization strategies for legacy applications How cloud native accelerates application modernization Tips for scaling cloud-native applications with ease How to migrate, modernize and run mainframe applications Top seven modernization use cases

The sixth annual Predict conference, led once again by our Techstrong Research team, will explore what the upcoming year and near future will hold for DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud native and digital transformation at the dawn of the age of AI. We’ll explore how generative AI, LLMs and chatbots will impact the tech market in 2024, which emerging trends and technologies you’ll need to track, how the role of DevOps engineers will evolve in the future, critical security requirements for 2024 and more. The Predict 2024 agenda will feature live and interactive panel discussions by prominent industry leaders and visionaries to prepare you for the new year ahead and beyond. Join us to learn about: How AI will revolutionize business operations and fuel business growth in 2024 How AI is disrupting the DevOps pipeline How to train AI models on your own data and how to customize LLMs The role of open source in 2024 Best practices for cloud-native success in 2024 and beyond The potential challenges to the future of DevOps How developers can benefit from AI for code generation and analysis What the job market in the technology industry will look like in 2024 What’s your prediction for 2024? We’d love to hear your thoughts on what the future of tech looks like. Register to share your best guesses and be featured in our crystal ball during the live event! The 2023 DevOps Dozen² Awards winners will be announced during the live ceremony at Predict 2024..

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from the realm of sci-fi to reality—and it is rapidly transforming the way we live and do business. Generative AI, LLMs and chatbots have drastically altered the market. But with all the hype, how do we separate fact from sizzle? Where do we see AI in action? Many say that AI will disrupt one vertical after the next. Disruption in the technology space is already being seen. Whether it is generating code, testing code or even generating malware, AI has made tremendous strides in a short time. Contrary to what some say, AI will not eliminate developers and DevOps jobs, instead it will increase developer productivity and accelerate the entire SDLC. However, AI has also introduced legal and ethical concerns that society has not come to terms on yet. At AI in Action by Techstrong.ai, we’ll focus on current AI use cases and explore how AI is revolutionizing the business world and the technology industry. Join us at the AI in Action virtual event on December 12, 2023, to hear from distinguished AI, business and industry leaders to learn about: AI expectations versus reality The use of AI for code generation and analysis How organizations are monitoring the use of AI AI automation, testing and innovation How businesses are training their AI models to avoid bias and meet ethical and legal requirements How to use AI to maximize business growth and improve customer experience The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) and AI regulation in the U.S. Potential risks and challenges of using AI tools and how to address them GPT Next How AI can help identify security vulnerabilities Call for speakers is now open. Limited sponsorships are available and early bird registration for this virtual event is now live.

Organizations of all sizes face increasingly sophisticated attacks in the form of ransomware, denial of service or software supply chain incursions. Yet, even in the face of an economic downturn and continued skills shortages, security operations (SecOps) teams are expected to continuously and proactively monitor and protect corporate data and restore operations quickly in the event of an attack. SecOps can no longer rely on a lone wolf approach, parachuting in when a problem occurs. Today’s SecOps must be built on a collaborative culture between IT operations and security professionals and rely on increasingly sophisticated and effective security tooling for deeper security integration into all technology processes. In a security environment that can sometimes feel hopeless, we believe that “help is on the way!” At SecOps 2024, you’ll hear from industry thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of SecOps practices, leveraging new tools to improve detection and response and who have learned how to deliver effective security throughout their organization. Join us to learn what an efficient SecOps team and culture should look like in 2024 and beyond. Techstrong Research will also be preparing a security market trends and analysis report that will serve as the jumping-off point for the in-depth panel discussions at SecOps 2024. At SecOps 2024, you will learn: How SecOps integrates security into daily operations to reduce the risk of cyberattacks The impact of generative AI on response and remediation How to overcome challenges in building and scaling a successful security operations center (SOC) How zero-trust impacts detection and response How to automate key security processes by using the optimal balance of machine and human capabilities How SASE can revolutionize the way you ensure access to critical internal and external systems and improve response time and effectiveness How to build an effective incident response plan and improve your response processes over time Which platforms and tools you need to detect attacks and quickly and effectively remediate issues Register now and embark on a transformative journey into the future of SecOps!

Since DevOps first emerged more than a decade ago, developers have been pulled in a million different directions and assumed additional responsibilities—such as testing and vulnerability scanning—and mastered new skills while still building high-quality code quickly. While they’ve risen to the challenge, the constant juggling begs the question: Are we providing developers with the right tools, training, resources and support they need to increase productivity, avoid burnout and boost job satisfaction Instead of shifting left or right, let’s pull developers to the center where development, security and operations teams alike can join forces, distribute the workload and restore balance.

This year, at the sixth annual DevOps Experience, we’ll take a look at how to encourage cross-functional collaboration and how platform engineering and SRE improve developer experience by lessening developers’ workload and enabling them to focus on what they do best: Building and delivering high-quality code.

Join prominent DevOps leaders and innovators from around the world to learn:

How to empower developers to deliver high-quality software faster and more efficiently
The new frontiers of DevOps
How to simplify cloud-native development
How AI makes developers’ lives easier
Essential tips for automating DevOps workflows
How to incorporate FinOps into DevOps to maximize cost efficiency
How to build a culture of continuous learning/improvement and the advantages of the fail-fast approach

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, digital readiness has become a fundamental imperative for business success. Join us at the Digital CxO Summit to better understand how to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning and data analytics to accelerate digital transformation, boost business growth and be at the forefront of driving exceptional customer experiences.

Industry leaders will share valuable insights—gained from their own digital transformation journeys—and tips on how to become a future-ready technology business that sustains long-term growth. They’ll address common challenges that C-suite executives face in driving digital initiatives and provide practical strategies to overcome them.

At the Digital CxO Summit, you’ll learn about:

How to harness the power of digital disruption to foster innovation
How to build a robust digital strategy aligned with business objectives
How generative AI is revolutionizing customer experience
The impact of machine learning on business processes
Why hyperautomation is required to achieve digital business transformation
The different stages of the digital transformation maturity model
Key metrics and KPIs to track the progress and success of digital transformation initiatives
And more!

It’s All About the Data!
Data is the crown jewels of an organization. It empowers companies to make informed business decisions, improve operations, reduce costs and increase revenue. Organizations are increasingly adopting DataOps to get full visibility and control of their data pipeline, boost efficiency and quality of data, fuel digital transformation initiatives and maximize business value.

At DataOps Day, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of data and DataOps. Join us to hear from data and business leaders who have adopted DataOps to achieve their goals for quality, security and speed.

Tune in to learn about:

How to implement and execute a successful DataOps strategy
How to turn data into actionable insights
How to incorporate data observability into your DataOps strategy
How to ensure data integrity and security during cloud migration
How to simplify deployment and management of data-intensive cloud applications
How to use AI to automate the data management life cycle and drive faster and more consistent results
The difference between DataOps and DevOps
Key data quality metrics you should be tracking
Data governance policies and standards you should establish to keep your business data secure

And more!

Key topics to be discussed

DataOps
Data management
DataOps vs. DevOps
Data governance and security
AI-driven DataOps
Data observability
Data storage

Welcome to the new era of cloud native!

Cloud native has already emerged as the dominant architecture for new and modernized applications. We’ve seen a massive adoption of containers, microservices and Kubernetes in recent years and we’ll undoubtedly see even more in 2023. Now is the time to look beyond Kubernetes, focus on the next generation of cloud-native tools and infrastructure and explore ways to reduce complexity, optimize costs and improve enterprise readiness to build mission-critical cloud-native applications.

As part of the cloud-native evolution, lighter-weight variations of Kubernetes are going mainstream, forward-thinking organizations are leveraging AI to build smart applications and new use cases are pushing cloud-native technologies to the edge to drive innovation. We’re also starting to see more investment into cloud security and observability-driven design and integrating OpenTelemetry within applications that provide input to operations and security.

At Cloud Native Now, we’ll explore the various facets of cloud native that are essential for a successful digital transformation and enterprise modernization.

Join us to learn more about:

Cloud native at the edge
Cloud native and AIOps
Cloud-native security and API protection
OpenTelemetry and cloud-native observability
Latest Kubernetes trends
Top cloud-native technologies to watch in 2023

Join us at DevOps Connect: DevSecOps @RSAC 2023 as we explore different ways to effectively integrate security into DevOps processes, discuss the emergence of security engineers in DevOps and explore the role of developer security champions.

We’ll take a look at the latest DevSecOps trends, best practices and technologies, while focusing on two main topics:

Shift left versus shift right security
Open source security

Shift Left Vs. Shift Right

While the “shift left vs. shift right” debate has been going on for some time, we’ve seen that adopting both shift left and shift right strategies enables DevOps teams to deliver the highest-quality software. Shifting security left and right speeds up software development efficiency, ensures performance, resilience and reliability. Join us for a holistic deep dive into shift left and shift right testing.

Open Source Security

Because of its public nature, open source software is a compelling target for malicious actors. At DevOps Connect: DevSecOps, top security experts will discuss:

Open source security risks and how to address them
How to operationalize SBOMs
How the tech industry and the government are working together to take action on open source security (e.g. Securing Open Source Software Act of 2022)
Why SBOMs alone can’t protect your software supply chain

Whether you are diving into DevOps for the first time or trying to do it right this time, DevOps Onramp provides all the information you need for a successful DevOps journey.

Join us to learn about:

DevOps 101
DevOps best practices
CI/CD
DevSecOps
Cloud-native DevOps
Open source

Wherever software goes, DevOps follows and it’s become the standard of software development methodologies. As organizations face increasing pressure to adapt faster and become more agile, getting DevOps right and adopting a DevOps mindset is crucial to deliver high-quality software faster and increase business value. And that opens up great opportunities for anyone looking to start a new career or pivot from an existing role in technology.

At DevOps Onramp, you’ll find everything you need to get started with DevOps—best practices, processes and tools and tips and tricks from experienced practitioners sharing their real-world experiences. We’ll go through the basics of DevOps, how to get started, how to choose the right technologies, common challenges and the benefits of DevOps. The rush has started—don’t be left behind!

We’ll take a look at the latest DevSecOps trends, best practices and technologies, while focusing on two main topics:

Shift left versus shift right security
Open source security

Shift Left Vs. Shift Right

Open Source Security

Because of its public nature, open source software is a compelling target for malicious actors. At DevOps Connect: DevSecOps, top security experts will discuss:

Open source security risks and how to address them
How to operationalize SBOMs
How the tech industry and the government are working together to take action on open source security (e.g. Securing Open Source Software Act of 2022)
Why SBOMs alone can’t protect your software supply chain

Digital business transformation plays a critical role in enabling organizations to evolve and adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions. However, it’s apparent many organizations are struggling to achieve their goals. Clearly, there is a major gap between the big innovative idea and actual execution. The challenge we face now is finding a way to bridge that divide so we can deliver on the promise of digital transformation!

Fundamentally, digital transformation requires a level of resilience that enables organizations to improve their ability to compete by increasing customer satisfaction.

At Techstrong Con 2023, we’ll share how to build digital resilience into every aspect of your infrastructure to improve application experiences in ways that enable organizations to fully reap the benefits of digital transformation.

Discover what the finance, health care, retail and IT industries have learned about digital transformation and how they have reshaped their culture, embraced agility and redefined their business model to achieve a successful transformation.

The tracks will focus on digital transformation for the leadership suite, digital transformation for developers, SREs and platform engineers and secure digital transformation.Don’t get left behind! Join us as we deconstruct digital transformation and explore:

How digital transformation has changed the way we do business
How to leverage the cloud, IoT, AI, ML and other technologies to ramp up your digital transformation
Digital resilience as a digital transformation KPI
Security’s role in digital transformation
How to balance speed, security and innovation

Are you stressing out about security when building apps on AWS? Are you concerned that your security tooling isn't giving you the greatest bang for your buck? Join Snyk for a half-day virtual event where we'll deep dive into how developer-centric security solutions can reduce stress for developers, ops teams and security practitioners alike. We'll cover the top vulnerabilities from the past year (including how to fix them), walk you through mitigation and remediation techniques using hands-on workshops built with industry-leading technology vendors on AWS, and discuss the value of adopting developer security tooling to shift security left and make it continuous.

You will walk away from this summit with the firsthand experience you'll need to drastically reduce mean-time-to-fix security issues across your cloud environment, as well as in each of the components of your application workloads.

The past few years have seen mind-blowing technology evolution and innovation as the industry has embraced the benefits of digital transformation. Now it’s time to make things happen. It’s time we stand and deliver. Predict 2023 will look at what the upcoming year and the near future will hold in the realms of DevOps, digital transformation, cybersecurity and cloud-native. Prominent industry leaders and visionaries will share their speculations on what the future looks like and lay out a roadmap to success. Will 2023 be the year we reach a plateau of productivity? Will it be a hallmark year with a great level of disruption?

The fifth annual Predict conference is being led by our Techstrong Research team. This year’s agenda will be entirely live, featuring interactive panel discussions to prepare you for the new year ahead and beyond.

Join us for the largest virtual global gathering of DevOps thought leaders, contributors, and practitioners — just about anyone dedicated to shaping the future of software delivery.

We've selected the very best of the 100+ sessions initially planned for our live event to curate a collection of innovative and informative talks from technology peers and solution architects alike. Take a half-day to come together to learn, be inspired, and simultaneously witness real-world expertise shared worldwide.

As adoption of cloud-native and serverless technologies continues to grow, the security of these environments is increasingly a major topic of conversation within IT organizations. But securing cloud-native environments requires a different approach than legacy monolithic applications, one that addresses challenges including compliance, visibility and impact on development time.

Join us as we cut through the complexity of securing cloud-native applications and environments, from application development (DevSecOps) through deployment and ongoing management of cloud-native environments.

Application security is under the microscope as data breaches brought on by insecure apps increasingly dominate the headlines. And API security is drawing more attention as a potential threat vector, as application and infrastructure environments grow in scale and complexity. The need to understand and defend against threats to applications and APIs is crucial.

Join us as we explore in-depth the rapidly evolving application and API landscape and offer concrete ways organizations can protect against threats to their application code, APIs and related components.

Even through the pandemic securing applications, shifting left and DevSecOps have continued to gain acceptance and continue to mature. The notion of security tools designed for developers and DevOps teams, doesn’t sound quite as unusual as before. In spite of this, supply chain attacks in our CI/CD pipelines once again showed us that we must be ever vigilant and there is more to do.

DevOps Connect: DevSecOps has been part of RSAC for over 6 years. Each year, we put together internationally recognized speakers to bring you the best in peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Techstrong Con Virtual Summit Now in its third year, Techstrong Con continues to serve as a testament to the ways in which technology can improve human existence. Digital transformation, DevOps, cloud-native and cybersecurity all have played major roles in enabling organizations to move beyond survival mode and offer transformative and experiential services and environments that are shaping the new normal. Join us as we continue to explore lessons learned from the pandemic and how tech can lead the way forward.

The number of components that make up a single piece of software is growing. Between Open Source packages and other supply chain elements in your product, the chance of finding vulnerabilities in your code is always increasing.

We’ll lead a live panel on what we learned from the Log4Shell vulnerability and how to apply fixes for it. We’ll also discuss future strategies for maintaining security throughout your software supply chain. Join experts from Snyk as they discuss verifying the security of Open Source packages and managing other supply chain risks.

What will the coming year deliver in technology and beyond? Predict 2022 will discuss the trends, technologies and looming topics that could have the most impact on technology. Much of 2021 was spent settling into the “new normal” of a global pandemic—new ways of working, increased cyberthreats, supply chain issues—and the ongoing digital transformation efforts of organizations, large and small. Will 2022 be a breakthrough year in terms of progress and opportunity? Predict aims to answer that question and more.

Businesses need enterprise observability to improve application performance management where the application resides– public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, on premises, IBM Z® and more. Combine APM with automation capabilities in real time. Instana and Gitlab can enable DevOps teams to accelerate CI/CD pipelines.

This event has been curated to create interactive sessions, led by experts who will deep dive on the latest innovations, show you demos, and share approaches that tackle challenges. Join us to network with distinguished engineers, IT leaders, and executives while working towards solutions on common challenges.

As we look forward to all of the great things this transformation enables, we also have to be ready to tackle tough problems like global warming, Cybersecurity threats, future pandemics, diversity and more. DevOps can be a powerful force for change in all of this. In its 4th year, this year’s DevOps Experience will explore how DevOps will be a major factor in today's Roaring 20’s. Sessions will be geared toward practitioners, managers and C-level executives, and led by industry thought leaders and doers in the DevOps, DevSecOps, and Cloud Native world.

The Secure Coding Adventure Park Virtual Summit is your source for everything you need to build secure code from the ground up. Learn how leading AppSec and DevSecOps practitioners, analysts, and visionaries avoid getting stuck at the top of the ferris wheel.

From among our many topics, attendees will learn:
• How to prevent supply chain attacks from code through production
• Why developers struggle with application security
• How to protect your open source projects and create a secure CI/CD pipeline & How remote work has influenced DevSecOps adoption