Machine Learning
What is Machine Learning?
Discover the basics of machine learning through a practical analogy, covering data gathering, cleaning, hypothesis formation, training, and...
Blog
AWS DevOps
Setup a NAS on AWS
Discover the best NAS solutions for AWS, comparing GlusterFS, Zadara, and SoftNAS based on performance, setup, and use case suitability.
Media & Entertainment
Work from home forever
In March of 2020, as a joke on my Instagram I posted a photo of my dog saying he hoped nobody ever went back to work. Now almost 11 months later, it...
Artificial Intelligence
Difference between Defect, Error and Bug
In the testing world it is very common that Quality Engineers talk about defects, bugs and errors, during the software development life cycle.
AWS DevOps
When should you use AWS Lambda?
Learn how AWS Lambda can cut costs from millions to mere dollars by billing in millisecond increments, transforming cloud computing efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence
Adaptability, Reinvention, and Media Security
Our CTO, Tony Rost, sat down with Senior Product Manager, Julie Scott, to talk about her key takeaways from this year’s re:Invent: organizational...
Media & Entertainment
Consumer Electronics Show — CES 2021
We recently wrapped up the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. This was the first year we went all...
Machine Learning
Chaos Engineering & AWS CloudShell
Our CTO, Tony Rost, sat down with engineering manager Nathan Wilkerson to talk about his key takeaways from this year’s re:Invent: Chaos Engineering...
Artificial Intelligence
What is Quality Assurance?
If you have ever had a bad experience with a product, such as a new cell phone application or a bad food delivery, would you use that product or...
AWS re:Invent
How to get started with AWS Quicksight
Our CTO, Tony Rost, sat down with product leader Dave Bellous to talk about his key takeaways from this year’s re:Invent: AWS Quicksight
CES 2021: Razer launches the smart mask — Project Hazel
Razer's Project Hazel smart mask, offers clear communication, built-in microphone, LED lights, and N95 filtration for effective mask-wearing.
Artificial Intelligence
How to pick the best Headless CMS
In the past few years, Metal Toad has increasingly migrated clients to headless CMS providers to reduce costs, improve the content.
Artificial Intelligence
What are the different types of cloud service providers?
Back in 2014 when we first launched the Emmys on AWS, the service had been publicly available since 2006. While eight years might not seem that long,...
Business
No one ever got fired for buying IBM
Technology consulting firms are everywhere. Many have familiar names like IBM, Accenture and McKinsey. Some may be vendors you're working with. But...
Artificial Intelligence
How to avoid malware
The SUNBURST malware, likely of Russian origin, was a remarkable and devastating breach of cybersecurity. The data gathered will likely advantage the...
Business
A CES Quick Guide
Discover how to make the most of CES 2021, the premier global tech event, with tips on sessions, networking, and keynotes.
Artificial Intelligence
You’re on mute…
When it comes to summing up 2020 it’s the ubiquitous phrase “you’re on mute” that is both perfect and a little painful.
Machine Learning
A UX perspective on AWS re:Invent 2020
In 2020, a majority of events moved online, making them more accessible than ever before, and an outcome of this change has created new opportunities...
Design
Farewell 2020
On New Years Eve, from the comfort of my couch, I watched the “Good Riddance 2020” Pink Martini streaming event on OPB.
Machine Learning
AWS re:Invent announcements 2020
Things are a little different this year at AWS re:Invent, but one thing remained un
Machine Learning
Takeaways from 2020
This was a bizarre year that delivered a mix of stress and opportunities. I found new hobbies, new tricks for remote working, and new ways of...
To Blog or Not to Blog
For someone who does not consider himself much of a writer, “To Blog or Not to Blog?” is a ques