Almost 50% of businesses face cloud security challenges. Here’s how to turn the tide 👇 Background: We’ve observed that some of our clients are thrilled by the cloud’s speed and flexibility but quickly run into security issues like misconfigurations, lack of visibility, and compliance gaps. This is where they usually get stuck. Here’s how we tackle these challenges: 1️⃣ Encryption Leverage Encryption is essential for cloud security. Yet, 83% of businesses fail to encrypt half of their sensitive data. ✔️ We prioritize encryption to protect data in transit, at rest, and in use. This ensures data remains safe even if a breach occurs. 2️⃣ Multi-Cloud Strategy Leverage 72% of businesses use multiple IaaS providers, adding complexity. ✔️ So, for them, we implemented a unified security strategy across all cloud environments to streamline and secure their setup. 3️⃣ Security Integration Leverage Cloud security isn’t one-size-fits-all. ✔️ We Integrate security solutions that fit their cloud architecture, including identity management and threat intelligence, to minimize vulnerabilities and enhance efficiency. 4️⃣ Policy and Process Leverage Cloud security should be as rigorous as on-premises security. ✔️ We actively manage and monitor their cloud environment with regular audits and assessments to maintain robust security practices. 5️⃣ Simplicity Leverage Avoid over-complicating your security strategy. ✔️ We simplify our client approach to protect data effectively, ensuring that security requirements are straightforward and adaptable. "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and a few minutes of a cyber incident to ruin it", as Stéphane Nappo, Global Chief Information Security Officer of Groupe SEB, says. Prioritizing cloud security is crucial not just for compliance, but for safeguarding your organization’s reputation and operational integrity. Final Thought: Cloud adoption is accelerating, but so are the risks. As you expand into multi-cloud environments, keep security at the forefront. Remember: When it comes to security, simplicity is strength. What steps have you taken to future-proof your cloud security? P.S. Follow Simform for more insights on securing your digital landscape. #databreach #cloudsecurity #securitybreach #cyberattack #simform
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Orlando, Florida 82,702 followers
Build a Future Proof Organization with Gen AI and AWS
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Nearly every organization will need to become a tech company in order to compete tomorrow. Yes, even yours. At Simform, we are on a mission to help companies develop competitiveness and agility using the software. We are a product engineering company with a mission to solve complex software engineering problems. Founded in 2010, we have helped organizations ranging from Startups that went public, to Fortune 500 companies, and progressive Enterprises. Our Product Innovation Center transforms your engineering from being bottlenecks to growth drivers. We help you to identify and solve critical business challenges with proven technology practices such as DevOps, cloud-native development, and quality engineering services. Our remote agile teams of engineers immerse themselves in your project, maintaining your company culture and working in line with your strategic goals. Follow Insights - https://www.simform.com/blog/
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- Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Internet Of Things (IoT), Business Intelligence (BI), Predictive Analytics, Native/Hybrid Application Development, Cloud Migration, Mobile Testing, API Development, SaaS/PaaS Product Development, System Integration, Software Testing, Software Development, Mobile Application Development Services, Dedicated Software Developers, API Integration Services, Custom Software Development, Software Product Development Services, Web Application Development Services, AWS Cloud, Gen AI, and Generative AI
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Sandeepkumar Limbachiya, CSM®
Senior Technical Project Manager at Simform
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Charles L Thames II
Helping companies innovate faster / AWS Premier Consulting Partner / AWS Certified / Ex-AWS / CustomerObsessed ☁️
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Jinal Dabhi
Technical Project Manager @ Simform | SFC®
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Ravi Rupareliya
35k+ Reputation on Stackoverflow | Team Leader | React Native | Android | React | Firebase
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Your cloud provider just went dark. What's your next move? If you're scrambling for answers, you need to read this: Reflecting on the AWS outage in the winter of 2021, it’s clear that no cloud provider is immune to downtime. A single power loss took down a data center, leading to widespread disruption and delayed recovery due to network issues. If your business wasn’t impacted, consider yourself fortunate. But luck isn’t a strategy. The question is—do you have a robust contingency plan for when your cloud services fail? Here's my proven strategy to safeguard your business against cloud disruptions: ⬇️ 1. Architect for resilience - Conduct a comprehensive infrastructure assessment - Identify cloud-ready applications - Design a multi-regional, high-availability architecture This approach minimizes single points of failure, ensuring business continuity even during regional outages. 2. Implement robust disaster recovery - Develop a detailed crisis response plan - Establish clear communication protocols - Conduct regular disaster recovery drills As the saying goes, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." Your disaster recovery plan is your business's lifeline during cloud crises. 3. Prioritize data redundancy - Implement systematic, frequent backups - Utilize multi-region data replication - Regularly test data restoration processes Remember: Your data is your most valuable asset. Protect it vigilantly. As Melissa Palmer, Independent Technology Analyst & Ransomware Resiliency Architect, emphasizes, “Proper setup, including having backups in the cloud and testing recovery processes, is crucial to ensure quick and successful recovery during a disaster.” 4. Leverage multi-cloud strategies - Distribute workloads across multiple cloud providers - Implement cloud-agnostic architectures - Utilize containerization for portability This approach not only mitigates provider-specific risks but also optimizes performance and cost-efficiency. 5. Continuous monitoring and optimization - Implement real-time performance monitoring - Utilize predictive analytics for proactive issue resolution - Regularly review and optimize your cloud infrastructure Remember, in the world of cloud computing, complacency is the enemy of resilience. Stay vigilant, stay prepared. P.S. How are you preparing your organization to handle cloud outages? I would love to read your responses. #cloud #cloudmigration #cloudstrategy #simform PS. Visit my profile, Hiren, & subscribe to my weekly newsletter: - Get product engineering insights. - Catch up on the latest software trends. - Discover successful development strategies.
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98,834 employees lost their jobs in 2024. All because of Gen AI. 😶 Believe it or not! But it's hitting every sector, both IT and non-IT. Now, feeling a little scared? But wait, is the fear really justified? Let's dive in and find out the reality! 🕵️♀️ #1 🟡 Front-End Development: ➤ Using Figma plugins? They streamline workflows and make rapid prototyping a breeze. ➤ Designers can now innovate faster, focusing on creativity instead of routine tasks. ➤ AI helps generate design variations, saving hours of manual tweaks. #2 🟣 Coding with an AI Copilot: ➤ GitHub Copilot automates those repetitive coding tasks, boosting efficiency by 30%. ➤ Developers can now tackle complex problems and improve overall code quality. ➤ AI suggests code snippets, reducing the time spent on searching documentation. #3 🟢 AI Literacy for Designers: ➤ AI tools like Adobe XD's voice prototyping are game-changers for user experience design. ➤ Staying updated with AI trends is key to keeping your skills sharp and competitive. ➤ AI assists in creating more accessible designs, reaching a broader audience. 🙂 AI is a tool, not a replacement: Robin Bordoli, CMO at Weights & Biases, the AI developer platform, has said: “I think what makes AI different from other technologies is that it’s going to bring humans and machines closer together. AI is sometimes incorrectly framed as machines replacing humans. It’s not about machines replacing humans, but machines augmenting humans.” So remember - AI's here to help, not replace. It’s like having a super-smart intern on speed dial! Core skills like gathering requirements, designing architectures, and problem-solving still need a human touch. PS.: What AI tools have you found most helpful in your daily tasks? #genai #softwarearchitecture #softwareengineering
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‘It’s a simple shift to microservices’ - This line..! We are telling you, it is MYTH! C’mon, dude! It's not easy. To be honest, it is not about simplicity! It is about having precision. So, ✘ Stop guessing. ✔ Start planning. And establish a system that: Avoids all scalability bottlenecks and scales when needed. And that’s where people decide to opt for microservices. That’s how one should think. That’s how you make a decision. Since you have made the right choice the right way, let us now share with you 7 tips that will help you succeed in your modernization quest: #1: Ensure fault tolerance #2: Invest in internal tooling #3: Carefully design architecture #4: Align databases with services #5: Divide tasks and set ownership #6: Implement extensive monitoring #7: Implement continuous deployment Trust us. This works. Many popular companies followed this approach. One such success story is SoundCloud! They navigated these changes successfully. Matthew Drooker, CTO of SoundCloud, and his engineering team decoupled the main architecture into granular services to deploy production-ready features quickly. As the team shifted the system, they handled large-scale refactoring incrementally. With microservices, SoundCloud achieved: ✅ Decomposed complex functions ✅ Rapid feature development ✅ Met infrastructure needs ✅ Enabled event sourcing Now, isn’t that interesting? Yes. Noticed you nodding your head! PS.: ♻️ Share this with your tech friends looking forward to modernizing their apps! #Scalability #Microservices #Engineering #Simform
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83% of organizations face roadblocks in modernization. They forget it's a marathon, not a sprint. Here's how to overcome roadblocks. Here’s the lowdown! 👇 1: Keeping Momentum Long projects can drain energy and disengage teams. To tackle this: ↳ Break it into small and manageable phases. ↳ Prioritize impactful work to engage stakeholders. 2: Rethinking Tech Possibilities Modernization isn't just about cloud migration. To stay ahead: ↳ Align tech with biz goals for clarity (OKRs help). ↳ Encourage innovation & explore new tech trends. 3: Enabling Organizational Change Change can be daunting and slow progress. To manage it: ↳ Use change management to guide the shift. ↳ Communicate benefits to boost enthusiasm. 4: Overcoming Resource Constraints Tight budgets and talent gaps are common. To address this: ↳ Invest in upskilling to build strong teams. ↳ Get executive support for necessary resources. 5: Navigating the Solutions Landscape The abundance of tools and providers can be overwhelming. To find the right fit: ↳ Assess vendors (Gartner Magic Quadrant). ↳ Prioritize scalable solutions like Kubernetes. 6: Managing Legacy Debt Old systems are costly and hinder efficiency. To handle them: ↳ Use TCO calculators to evaluate the true cost. ↳ Phase out old apps and migrate to microservices. 7: Breaking Down Silos Siloed teams reduce efficiency and collaboration. To overcome this: ↳ Build cross-functional teams with DevOps. ↳ Use Confluence for better documentation. As Amit Bajaj (Co-founder of ecoVoice Systems) once shared in an article: "Enterprise modernization isn't always easy. But with the right vision, strategy, cloud platform, and support, it can be much simpler." Now, over to you: Which challenges do you find most difficult to overcome? 👇 #Modernization #TechTransformation #CloudMigration #Innovation #ChangeManagement PS. Visit my profile, Hiren Dhaduk, & subscribe to my weekly newsletter: - Get product engineering insights. - Catch up on the latest software trends. - Discover successful development strategies.
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Your startup’s booming—10X more users. But your systems can’t keep up. So, what next? You need a solution that scales with you. Introducing... 🥁 drumroll, please 🥁 “The Well-Architected Framework” Your ultimate guide for building secure, high-performing, and resilient infrastructure. Why is it a must-have for startups? 🔹 It automates infrastructure early with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), allowing your team to focus on innovation, not manual tasks. 🔹 It embeds security at every layer—network, app, and data—ensuring end-to-end protection, compliance and building trust. 🔹 It reduces downtime by implementing failover and redundancy, keeping services scalable and resilient. 🔹 It optimizes resources by fine-tuning compute, storage, and networking for peak performance while controlling costs. 🔹 It scales efficiently by dynamically adjusting infrastructure, managing costs, and maximizing resource utilization. 🔹 It supports sustainable growth by building a solid foundation with best practices that evolve as you scale. Have you ever wondered what the best practices are for implementing this? If so. Charalambos Hadjiantoniou, Co-Founder of Evistoria Games, has shared some great practices: ✔️ Keep clear documentation of procedures. ✔️ Train staff regularly and share knowledge. ✔️ Frequently test recovery and resilience plans. ✔️ Set and review performance benchmarks. ✔️ Encourage teamwork to enhance efficiency. 🔴 Bottom line: It isn't just nice to have - it's your startup's secret weapon for sustainable growth. Now, just a quick question: What steps have you taken to future-proof your architecture? Let’s know in the comments 🗣️ P.S: Follow Simform for more such digital engineering insights. #CloudArchitecture #StartupGrowth #WellArchitectedFramework #Simform
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I've seen many AI projects: Some have failed, & Plenty have succeeded brilliantly. The difference? Having Robust guardrails! Here are the strategies that separate the winners: 1. Harness Platform-Provided Shields: - Implement Azure OpenAI's built-in content filters - Deploy AWS's 30+ PII filters - Apply these on both input and output This fortifies your AI against prompt attacks and content breaches. 2. Leverage Third-Party Tools: - Utilize Nvidia's NeMo for multi-vendor LLM support - Implement Tines for secure, automated AI workloads This ensures consistent protection across diverse AI ecosystems. 3. Craft Custom Guardrails: Deploy a multi-layered "Swiss cheese" approach: a) Input validation b) Result filtering c) Prompt engineering directives d) Separate governance models This creates a robust defense against AI vulnerabilities. 4. Enhance Accuracy: - Curate your knowledge base meticulously Implement expert-written test sets - Deploy user feedback mechanisms This minimizes misinformation and improves AI reliability. 5. Secure Multi-Model Deployments: - Create model-agnostic guardrails for multi-LLM setups - Use orthogonal checking methods This ensures comprehensive protection across diverse AI models. 6. Automate Guardrail Updates: - Implement systems for regular guardrail updates - Use gen AI to augment training sets This keeps your defenses current against evolving threats. Many popular leaders like Lila Ibrahim also agree with this by saying that AI is such a transformational technology that requires exceptional care, and it can't be just a bolt-on. We have to be building this from the start, not adding it as an afterthought. ==== PS.: If you liked this post, then you'd love my Newsletter! - I talk about proven complex engineering strategies - Success stories packed with invaluable lessons - How new tech trends are shaping the future 👉 Subscribe today! Visit Hiren and get the link below the name! #ai #generativeai #responsibleai #aigovernance #simform
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We helped a leading innovator in the EV space overcome complex challenges to build a robust platform for managing fleet operations and power delivery services, resulting in a 20% reduction in development time. Their Requirements: The client's vision was bold. 1. Create robust software to manage fleet operations. 2. Ensure high performance even during peak usage. 3. Process millions of data streams daily. They needed a platform that would handle everything from fleet management to power delivery services, all while providing accurate, real-time geolocation data. Our Solution: Simform stepped up to the plate, delivering a cloud-native application that powers thousands of mobile EV charging stations. Here’s how we made it happen: - Data at Scale: We processed streams of data using microservices architecture, supported by AWS Lambda, to ensure the system could handle massive data volumes with ease. - High Performance: To manage multiple simultaneous charge requests, we implemented a combination of SQL and NoSQL databases (AWS RDS and DynamoDB) to maintain peak performance. - Enhanced Geolocation: By integrating advanced particle filters, we significantly improved geolocation accuracy, enhancing the customer experience. - Continuous Innovation: Automation was key. We used Jenkins to automate the deployment process, pushing updates and new features faster than ever before. The result? - Improved system reliability - Reduction in development time by 20% - Significant boost in customer satisfaction 💬 The CEO put it best: “Simform’s disciplined approach, coupled with their technical prowess, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life.” At Simform, we don’t just build software. We engineer solutions that drive the future. 🚀 #softwareengineering #simform #casestudies
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We’re thrilled to announce that Charles Burden has joined Simform as our new VP of Sales, East Coast! With over a decade of leadership experience, Charles brings a strong passion for strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. His focus on driving growth and strengthening client relationships aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering outcome-focused technology consulting. We’re excited to have Charles on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make in helping our clients succeed. Welcome to the Simform family, Charles! #Simform #SalesStrategy #Leadership #ClientSuccess
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78.1% of tech leaders are using Gen AI. Hopefully, you're one of them. If not, it's time to join them. First, let's address the elephant in the room. People are facing certain challenges when adopting AI! Some eye-opening stats: 📊 39% grapple with AI integration 📊 19.5% are uncertain about LLM training 📊 43.9% face Gen AI expertise shortages So, one thing is obvious...! You'll have to solve these blockers. And this is how you can do it. ⬇️ 👉 Bridge the Talent Gap: - Train your staff in AI/ML - Partner with universities for talent - Outsource AI expertise 👉 Overcome Integration Hurdles: - Use APIs for AI integration - Upgrade IT for AI/ML - Collaborate with AI platform providers 👉 Address Security Risks: - Implement secure AI Model Ops - Conduct code reviews and penetration tests - Utilize AI security tools You now understand how critical it is to understand which factors can be the bottleneck in your AI adoption journey! Knowing your problem is half achieved success. That's why we surveyed 656 tech leaders from six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia/Oceania. 🌍 And curated a comprehensive 50-page Gen AI Insights Report. Don’t miss out! 🔗📌 Get your Free Copy from the comments. Here’s what it covers: ✔️ Obstacles that organizations encounter. ✔️ KPIs to evaluate Gen AI project success. ✔️ How businesses are bridging AI skills gap. ...and so much more. #artificialintelligence #generativeai #ai #tech PS: Hit repost ♻ if you found value!
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