001: The Cloud Migration Graveyard, Aligning ITIL & Agile, and more
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This week, we’re covering:
🪦 The cloud migration graveyard
😵💫 Misused industry buzzwords
🫂 How ITIL and Agile can coexist
And much more!
Enjoy
Tech, tools & trends
Avoiding the Cloud Migration Graveyard | InfoWorld
The path to successful cloud migration is paved with awareness, planning, and execution.
By understanding common pitfalls and embracing best practices, you can avoid the mistakes that land so many projects in the cloud migration graveyard.
More in IT
15 Most Misused Buzzwords in IT | CIO
The tech industry is rife with overhyped jargon. Here, IT leaders discuss buzzy terms that are all too often misapplied by vendors and colleagues alike.
How ITIL and Agile Can Coexist | ITSM Tools
ITIL and Agile are not mutually exclusive; they can coexist and complement each other when implemented thoughtfully. Check out this article to learn how!
How Core Git Developers Configure Git | GitButler
What `git config` settings should be defaults by now? Here are some settings that even the core developers change.
OpenAI Rolls out its AI Agent, Operator, in Several Countries | TechCrunch
OpenAI is rolling out Operator — its AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users — for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more.
Team, Culture, & Leadership
15 Lessons From 15 Years in Tech | Owain Lewis
Take note of Owain’s hard-earned lessons after 15+ years in tech as a principal engineer, tech lead, manager, and now Software Engineering Director at Oracle!
Navigating IT Leadership in B2B M&D | technically b2b
Making IT work in manufacturing or distribution - an industry where change moves at forklift speeds.
Save the Date
IT Industry Trends 2025: What’s Next for Tech, AI & IT Jobs? 🚀 | Spiceworks | 28 February, 6pm BST
AI Hype or Game-Changer? How are IT budgets, cybersecurity spending, and tech careers evolving in 2025?
In this Spiceworks Spotlight, Jeff Grettler and Peter Tsai break down key insights from the State of IT 2025 Report, revealing industry trends, IT job growth, and where companies are investing their budgets.
AWS Innovate - Generative AI and Data | AWS | 6 March 2025
Discover how AWS can help you harness the full potential of generative AI and data.
Windows 10 EoL | Microsoft | 14 October 2025
After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.