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  • Upcoming Event: GitLab Commit Virtual 2020

    Upcoming Event: GitLab Commit Virtual 2020

    For the first time ever, GitLab’s annual user conference will take place in a virtual environment on Aug. 26, bringing together DevOps luminaries from around the globe for a free, interactive learning experience.

    GitLab Commit Virtual is a 24-hour virtual event that provides attendees with the opportunity to join DevOps discussions, demos and presentations, and network with thought leaders from the industry’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Google, Hubspot, Forrester and many more.

    Speakers will showcase the power of community and share DevOps best practices through strategy and technology discussions, lessons learned, behind-the-scenes looks at the development life cycle and more.

    The agenda for GitLab Commit Virtual features a mix of topics, including technical sessions, live coding, deep-dives and case studies covering DevSecOps, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, open source, all-remote and more.

    The virtual environment features a lobby, an expo hall lined with booths full of downloadable resources and an auditorium where attendees can watch sessions by industry leaders.

    This year’s GitLab Commit features more than 40 sessions from some of the most brilliant DevOps experts, including:

    • “DevOps Works! Why Hasn’t Security Kept Up?,” a keynote session by Joni Klippert, StackHawk.
    • “DevSecOps in Government and Highly-Regulated Industries,” a keynote session by Nicolas Chaillan, U.S. Air Force.
    • “Real World DevOps,” by Abel Wang, Microsoft.
    • “Why Your Organization Should Embrace the Community Model,” by Karl Cardenas, State Farm.
    • “Getting Fuzzy: Blurring the Lines of Traditional QA and Security Testing,” by David DeSantos and Sam Kerr, GitLab.
    • “How the U.S. Army Cyber School Created ‘Courseware as Code’ with GitLab,” by Ben Allison, U.S. Army Cyber School.
    • “Measuring DevOps,” by Nathen Harvey and Dina Graves Portman, Google.
    • “How To Create an Equitable and Inclusive Culture That Transcends Physical Walls,” by Eimear Marrinan and Meaghan Williams, HubSpot.

    By visiting the expo hall, attendees will also be able to interact with sponsors, including AWS, Google Cloud, Lightstep, HashiCorp, Red Hat, VMWare Tanzu and WhiteSource.

    Attendees will get a deep dive into how enterprises are transforming DevOps at an organizational level and how they can implement similar practices in their own organization.

    To see the full agenda and to register, please visit the GitLab Commit Virtual website.

  • Digital Anarchist – Watch What’s Next in Tech

    Digital Anarchist – Watch What’s Next in Tech

    Today, we announce the launch of the next version of Digital Anarchist, our next-generation video platform, at digitalanarchist.com. The content is also available on the devopsy.kinsta.cloud mobile app and OTT channels on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

    Boasting more than 1,400 videos and featuring 1,000-plus guests, the Digital Anarchist library may be the single largest collection of videos covering topics related to DevOps, cyber, cloud-native and digital transformation. It includes webinars from across the MediaOps properties, virtual event sessions, interviews from conferences around the world, DevOps Chats and more.

    The new interface, video recommendations and searchable guest and video index are more closely aligned with the original vision of Digital Anarchist that John Willis and I had when we came up with the concept. Providing a consistent user experience across different platforms and applications has proven to be a challenge. We continue to work at it.

    The No. 1 Source for IT News and Entertainment

    Digital Anarchist is a hub with thousands of hours of information, serving as a catalyst for digital transformation that disrupts the outdated and inefficient, providing the information organizations need for a faster, higher-quality and more secure future.

    Visitors and subscribers will have access to exclusive live and on-demand content from a variety of channels:

    • Virtual Events – Catch up on sessions and one-on-one interviews with industry leaders from more than a dozen conferences and virtual events hosted in the last 12 months. 
    • Analyst Corner – View weekly segments hosted by Accelerated Strategies Group’s analysts and seasoned industry veterans, covering the latest trends and opportunities for businesses during these unprecedented times.
    • TechStrong TV – Live-stream TechStrong TV on Digital Anarchist three days a week or access previous episodes to hear honest and open dialogues with tech leaders and executives covering the latest news. 
    • DevOps Chats – Hear the latest episodes of “fireside” podcasts featuring devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard Editor in Chief Alan Shimel and Accelerated Strategies Group CEO Mitch Ashley, as they chat with luminaries and thought leaders in DevOps and security.
    • On-Demand Webinars – Replay webinars from devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Security Boulevard and Container Journal 30 days after the live event.
    • CISO Talks – Join MediaOps CEO Alan Shimel and Unisys CISO Mathew Newfield in a bi-weekly series to explore the latest in cyberspace, featuring other experts and newsmakers in the field.
    • DevOps Unbound – This bi-weekly/monthly roundtable, sponsored by Tricentis, provides a deep-dive into DevOps, with an emphasis on continuous testing and automation. Roundtables will be open to audience interaction as well.

    State-of-the-Art Studio and Video Production

    Digital Anarchist features both original and third-party content. The streaming service also provides video production, distribution and sponsorship, offering opportunities for both branding and lead generation campaigns.

    Using state-of-the-art digital HD equipment and dynamic post-production video editing, the Digital Anarchist team is highly qualified to create custom videos to tell your story and reach a global audience. Some of Digital Anarchist’s services include:

    • Educational series.
    • Case studies.
    • Brand marketing videos.
    • Storytelling testimonials.
    • Sponsored ads.

    If you would like to have your video content featured on Digital Anarchist, reach out to us at sales@mediaops.com.

    In the meantime, please check out the new site and subscribe if you’d like to be the first to see the 15 to 20 new videos we add on a weekly basis. And, as always, your feedback is welcome.

  • Financial Services: Future Proofing Your Digital Transformation Strategy

    Financial Services: Future Proofing Your Digital Transformation Strategy

    The Financial Services: Future Proofing Your Digital Transformation Strategy virtual event will explore the state of development and DevOps in the finance industry, and how organizations can digitally transform their strategy in order to release new, compliant applications and safely adapt to change at any speed demanded by the business. The virtual event will take place on July 9 at 2:30 p.m. CEST (8:30 a.m. ET).

    CloudBees is bringing together a stellar line-up of thought leaders to discuss the impact of digital transformation in financial services, including:

    • Sacha Labourey, CEO of CloudBees
    • Jost Hoppermann, VP and principal analyst at Forrester
    • Chafin Bryant, software engineering manager at Capital One
    • Keith Blizard, SVP of public cloud services at Fidelity Investments

    The experts will discuss the challenges the financial services industry faces in adopting DevOps.

    At the Financial Services: Future Proofing Your Digital Transformation Strategy virtual event you will learn:

    • How to assure separation of duties and access controls without stifling innovation.
    • About Capital One’s DevOps success story and how they’ve tackled some of the unique challenges of CI/CD in the finance industry.
    • How to incorporate legacy and hybrid technology into your release trains and processes.
    • How to scale across geographies, teams, applications, regulations and environments – and still get the velocity and reliability expected by the business.
    • About Fidelity’s cloud transformation journey and CI/CD best practices.
    • How to build bridges across devs and ops; employees and contractors.

    Join the CloudBees community and learn how to future-proof your digital transformation strategy. To check out the agenda and to register, visit the Financial Services: Future Proofing Your Digital Transformation Strategy website.

  • 6 Virtual DevOps Conferences You Can’t Afford to Miss in June 2020

    6 Virtual DevOps Conferences You Can’t Afford to Miss in June 2020

    Conferences and events make up to a trillion-dollar industry and have been playing a major role in connecting people from different parts of the world and exchange ideas. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the first major tech conference that got canceled due to health and safety concerns was the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the annual gathering of electronics makers.

    Along the way, similarly, Facebook also canceled all physical conferences and events through June 2021, including the major F8 Developer Conference and the most awaited Oculus Connect 7 virtual reality event that was supposed to be held in San Jose, CA.

    Even Microsoft, the giant, has announced all of its events are going digital-only until July 2021, including its flagship Microsoft Build and the prestigious Microsoft Ignite 2020.

    At the beginning of April, more than 30,000 people were expected to attend the prestigious Google Cloud Next ’20 conference, all set to happen in San Francisco. But, as the coronavirus crisis intensified all over the world, keeping the attendees’ and employees’ safety in mind, Google decided to move the entire event online.

    Today, we will see six virtual DevOps conferences you can’t afford to miss in June.

    TechStrong Con

    Date: June 4

    Cost: Free

    TechStrong Con is a virtual summit dedicated to and celebrating all things tech. The event, hosted by MediaOps, brings together some of the most prestigious industry leaders for 12 hours of immersive learning and networking. The sessions are divided into three tracks: Emerging Technologies, Security/DevSecOps and Digital Transformation. Attendees will have access to downloadable resources and will have the chance to interact with tech leaders and fellow DevOps practitioners.

    You can also be a part of the #TechStrongCon Challenge, which consists in sharing a photo of your work-from-home space during COVID-19 on LinkedIn for a chance to win either an iPad Pro or a DJI Maxic Drone.

    A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will be donated to charities dedicated to fighting COVID-19. For more information on the event and the challenge visit the TechStrong Con website.

    Agile + DevOps

    Date: June 8–11

    Free Pass: $0

    Conference Pass: $499

    All-Access Pass: $999

    The theme of the event is “accelerating software delivery with the power of Agile and DevOps.” This is an event by TechWell, and this time it is happening fully virtual. From the comfort of your own digital device, sitting at your home, or wherever you are, you will have access to all of the great content and experts the Agile + DevOps conference is known for. This time, the event will be streaming over 90+ talks—including five keynotes, 25 tutorials, more than 50 sessions and 14+ Industry Technical Presentations. All this is happening over an engaging and interactive premium virtual atmosphere. You can select the conference package that fits your needs and your budget.

    DevSecCon 24 

    Date: June 15 -16

    Cost: Free

    This virtual conference focuses mainly on the security aspect in development and operations and tackles the impact of development operations and security “run by practitioners, for practitioners.” 

    The aim here is to show attendees how DevOps and security can work together seamlessly to make continuously secure development a reality.

    This virtual expo allows for interaction with different vendors and companies. Check their website for updated details.

    swampUP

    Date: June 23-24

    Cost: $20 (all goes to charity)

    swampUP is JFrog’s annual DevOps conference, and this time it is happening in a virtual format with two full days of action-packed DevOps talks and training. The conference has a remarkable set of visionary keynotes and thought‑provoking DevOps sessions delivered by industry experts. 

    Leap into DevOps, DevSecOps and cloud-native best practices with practical training by experts delivered virtually. Sessions are experimented and thoroughly designed for developers, administrators and managers. This is regarded as one of the industry-recognized conferences of all time.

    DevOps Enterprise Summit London

    Date: June 23-25

    Cost: $240 – $480

    Gene Kim’s IT Revolution hosts this event. DevOps Enterprise Summit has great speakers and exciting courses provided by experts. It is a place for exchanging DevOps success stories and best practices. 

    Some of the big brands such as Adidas, Walmart, John Deere, Capital One and many others are participating. Attendees will get three days of immersive learning and interaction with fellow technology leaders.

    Cloud Foundry Summit

    June 24-25

    Attendee Registration: $50

    Academic Registration: $35

    Cloud Foundry Summit is where developers, architects, operators, CIOs and other IT professionals meet to share the best software and IT practices and innovate together. Simplifying developer experience is the theme of the conference where both days are filled with interesting sessions and hands-on labs. 

    This is where you will learn how to automate, scale, and manage cloud apps throughout their lifecycle. 

    It looks like virtual is the new normal for the events industry and for the companies looking to host future events. The upsides of the virtual format of the conferences are many: It is easy to attend, saves a lot of money we used to spend on travel, stay, food, etc. and eliminates the effort and fatigue that used to happen while attending a physical conference happening in some other city or country. Well, thinking positively about any situation makes you feel good, and I hope we will get out of this COVID pandemic as soon as possible.

  • Business Conferences Amid the COVID Crisis

    Business Conferences Amid the COVID Crisis

    We’re all hunkered down in quarantine, so major trade shows have been cancelled. Virtual events will get us through this patch–but what comes next?

    It is said that in times of crisis, we adapt. We modify our behavior and we persevere. And when the immediate crisis has subsided, we look at what worked, and often adapt much of it into our lives as we move forward.

    We’re obviously in a crisis now, and among the many changes we have had to make is one that impacts our professional lives. For years, we’ve regarded major conferences and trade shows as an integral part of our technical learning curve–and yes, as a major part of our social interaction with our industry peers.

    That’s all changing before our very eyes, and the COVID crisis is only one element. To be sure, the restrictions placed on our travel and ability to assemble have directly impacted the conference industry. A recent article places the loss at more than a billion dollars, and that number has only increased since then.

    O’Reilly’s decision to shutter its physical conference business also hit the industry like a bombshell. But our ability to adapt and change presents us with other opportunities. O’Reilly’s CEO acknowledged as much, saying, “With large technology vendors moving their events completely online, we believe the stage is set for a new normal moving forward when it comes to in-person events.”

    The past few years have seen accelerated growth in smaller regional conferences, along with a greater emphasis on virtual conferences.  The shift has already begun, and we believe it will continue long after we are back to business as usual, which we believe will not be “business as usual.”

    For openers, CFOs and others responsible for the bottom line will be more active in questioning the value of spending significant sums of money on a conference in Las Vegas or elsewhere, especially in lieu of the cancellation of conferences this spring. They will ask: What is the ROI for going to these large get-togethers? Can the money be more efficiently and effectively spent to attract and retain prospects and customers? Are there smaller, regional alternatives that cost less and pose fewer risks?

    Conference attendees ask the same: Can I spend less money and achieve similar results closer to home? Would I prefer to be among a smaller public gathering? Can I simply attend an online forum of some sort?

    Regional and virtual summits will meet those needs on both counts; in fact, they have already begun doing so. A recent Los Angeles-based physical conference that had signed up 300 participants quickly pivoted to an online virtual summit when the “stay at home” order was issued. In the process, the event more than doubled its registrations. Even when things get back to normal, companies may well see regional conferences as delivering the same educational and business benefits as the large mega-conventions. They will be treading lightly, with even less inclination than before to attend and spend at the bigger shows.

    I’m not suggesting that all of the big conferences will shrivel up and fade away. Those sponsored by major vendors, such as RSA, Microsoft, Tableau and Gartner, will still be held and will still be successful. But the COVID crisis has forced companies, big and small, to take a more focused look at the conventions they may have previously taken for granted. And it’s not only in the tech sector, of course; events such as hardware shows, auto shows, even PizzaExpo, have been delayed or cancelled.

    Our current crisis has forced us to adapt and to alter our thinking in any number of areas. The purpose of the conferences we attend to learn and interact with our peers are, and will be, no different than in the past. However, their physical nature (where and how they are held) will. The change has already begun.

    — Michael Hiskey