Category Marcom

Kubernetes: The platform that keeps containers on course

Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. These applications are like lunchboxes for software. They pack everything the app needs (including dependencies and configurations) to run so it works the same no…

The king, the tooth, and the wireless connection

What do wireless earbuds and Vikings have in common? Bluetooth, the wireless technology that connects devices over short distances, owes its name to a 10th-century Danish king. Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson was known for uniting Denmark and parts of Norway, bringing…

Bringing fire to systems monitoring: The story of Prometheus

Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scale. Originally developed at SoundCloud, it collects metrics from configured targets at regular intervals, stores them efficiently, and enables powerful queries and real-time alerts. It is widely used…

How Jenkins got its name, why it fits so well

Jenkins is a widely used open-source automation server that streamlines software development by automating tasks such building, testing, and deploying code. It plays an important role in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), helping teams identify issues early and deliver updates…

Why smart marketing begins with “low-hanging fruit”

What do fruit-picking and marketing strategy have in common? Both reward those who know where to find the easiest wins. A “low-hanging fruit” in marketing refers to opportunities that are easy to achieve and deliver quick results with minimal effort or investment.…

Born from an insult: The story of Lamborghini

Ferruccio Lamborghini’s journey into the world of high-performance sports cars began with a personal frustration. As a successful tractor manufacturer and a passionate car enthusiast, Lamborghini owned several luxury vehicles, including a Ferrari. He found the Ferrari’s clutch system to…