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What is Replatforming and when and why do you need it?
Legacy systems served well once, but they can slow you down today. Replatforming lets you modernise by moving to the cloud without overhauling everything. Learn how it works, its benefits, the challenges, and real examples and decide whether it’s the right move for your business.
What is Cloud Native Architecture and why should you care?
As the cloud's demand for scalability and flexibility grows, traditional architectures are becoming obsolete. In this article, you will learn what a Cloud Native architecture is, its key components, and how it differs from traditional monolithic systems. Read here!
What is Cloud Native Security? A comprehensive guide
Traditional security methods fall short in a Cloud Native world. In this article, we discuss what cloud native security means, and we compare it to traditional security methods. Explore the best practices for protecting your modern applications in the cloud here!
What is Cloud Native? A Comprehensive Guide
This article explores Cloud Native, its key benefits, and when businesses should adopt it. We’ll break down the differences between Cloud Native and traditional applications, and we offer insights on how to successfully make the transition.
Scale or fail: Exploring the boundaries of Azure
This article will cover the basics of horizontal and vertical scaling and explore Azure’s scaling services. We’ll see how these features can optimise your application's performance and reduce costs, helping you get the most out of Azure.
Scaling the cloud native way on Kubernetes
Are you running, or planning to run your modern applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)? Explore the most popular and effective scaling technologies for AKS in this article!
Prevent infrastructure drift: The role of infrastructure as Code on Azure
In this article, we will explore how Azure provides a solid foundation for preventing infrastructure drift. We will examine what Azure offers and how Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices can help prevent drift
Avoid repercussions: the aftermath of neglected Azure infrastructure management
In this article, we will explore examples to help you avoid key pitfalls in Azure infrastructure management and learn valuable lessons.
Zero Trust: The foundation of modern cyber security in Azure
In this article, we will explore the core principles of Zero Trust and illustrate how implementing this model can improve your security posture.
Understanding Microsoft Entra External Identities
Whether connecting with customers or partnering with other businesses, Microsoft Entra External Identities offers a straightforward approach to handling external identities. In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs.
Moving from Virtual Machines (VMs) to Containers, a dream or a nightmare?
In this article, we'll cover how to start with tools like Azure Migrate, the benefits and challenges of containerization, and the necessary adjustments for a successful transition.
GitHub Workflows and Actions: A brief introduction
Imagine having 15 different container images to maintain! That is a lot of clicking and typing! The solution? GitHub Workflows and Actions
How Azure can help you modernise and go cloud native with containers?
In this article, we will take a further look at App Modernisation and we address some important elements related to it.
GitOps: a true game-changer for your organization?
Many software developers agree that GitOps is a true game-changer. Find out more about whether or not your organization is ready to harness the benefits of GitOps!
How to boost your productivity with AI-infused solutions!
AI tools can help with creativity, productivity, automation, data analytics, and more. At Intercept, we are, therefore, increasingly leveraging the power of AI in our solutions. In this article we'll share with you why and how.
Data Transformation as a powerful tool: prepare your text data for GPT Models with these tips and tricks!
This article will provide the know-how to prepare data effectively to create your GPT model. To do so, we will discuss different approaches to data transformation, their purposes, and different data processing techniques.
Navigating GDPR Compliance: an introduction to data classification & tagging in Azure (with AI)
How do you ensure your data is organised, identifiable, and properly managed? This article will help you discover the answer.
How to visualize your analytics: Gain new insights with Power BI!
Power BI shines as the ultimate choice for effortlessly transforming raw data into actionable information. Organizations can leverage data effectively through Power BI to uncover hidden patterns, mitigate risks, and identify opportunities.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: ARM, Bicep & Terraform
It's important to choose the IAC tool that suits your team’s needs best. There is no silver bullet and it’s nice to have choices. In this article, we discuss the benefits and features of each tool based on our own experiences.
Your software’s reliability on the public cloud: key themes for your reliability! (DevOps)
Who is responsible for the overall reliability on the public cloud? Is it Dev or is it Ops? Or both? Or none? Let's dive in!
5 strategies to increase Azure Application availability and uptime
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for achieving availability on the Cloud. However, there are some strategies we realise for our customers to significantly improve their availability on Azure. You can read our 5 key strategies below!
How to achieve efficiency and scalability with Cloud Native
In this article, we dive into the advantages of cloud native over traditional infrastructures.
Keep control on your Azure Costs and save money
Focus on what you do best: Intercept’s Managed Services helps you out!
Managed Services could be your solution. You don’t have to worry about any of your infrastructure challenges. We are here for you!
Secure your data science environment in Azure: 6 unmissable tools!
Securing your data science environment must be a top priority. In this article, we explain how to secure your data science environment. Better safe than sorry!
Let your applications simply communicate with each other: Azure Functions and Azure Service Bus explained
Strenghten your Azure Kubernetes cluster security: The top 5 must haves!
Azure Kubernetes Services has many built-in security features. Additional ones are available that can be configured from the Azure Controle plane. But what configurations should you use?
Secure your data science environment in Azure: 6 indispensable tools!
In this article, we will guide you on how to enhance the security of your Azure data science environment. It's always better to be safe than regretful!
The Microsoft Trust Center & Service Trust Portal
Finding the right information regarding Microsoft Azure security, privacy, compliance statements, and reports can be challenging. The Microsoft Trust Center and the Microsoft Service Trust Portal can help, but how?
The year of AI, driving innovation and efficiency
Leverage years of Azure’s pioneering research and responsible AI ethos to develop your AI-powered solution.
Secure your Azure infrastructure: 6 approaches for your road to success!
This article will show you the 6 key approaches you should not overlook when enhancing the security of your Azure estate.
Guarding your tech: Top 5 best practices to get your container security on point!
This article will dive into the 5 best practices to keep your container security up to speed!
New Updates to Microsoft 365 Subscriptions in Europe.
Microsoft is starting to decouple Teams from Microsoft 365 subscriptions on October 1st, 2023. Nothing will change for existing customers, but new customers will have options with and without Teams in their Office 365 package.
The future of apps: modernization through AI and Azure cloud for unlimited advancement
In this article, we will discuss AI as form of modernization and how Azure cloud relates to that
Application configuration: an in-depth look at Cloud Native Software Development with Azure
In this article, we will discuss configuring your app. We provide useful tricks to perform this configuration as efficiently as possible. When developing an application, the question of "how to best handle configuration values" is an important topic. In this article, we will delve deeper into how this can be applied using Azure App Configuration and Azure Key Vault.
Embracing Green IT with the Azure Cloud: opportunities for the ISV Community
Discover green opportunities in Azure: save costs, promote sustainability, and strengthen your brand. Learn how Azure's tools make your software more eco-friendly while simultaneously meeting the demand for sustainable solutions.
5 best practices to protect your Azure subscription(s) against Cryptojacking
Due to the hyperscale nature of Azure, it’s also attracting malicious actors such as organized criminal enterprises and state-sponsored hacking groups. Protecting your digital assets is therefore a critical part of your SaaS lifecycle.
The MultiCloud Promise
Multicloud... Would it be feasible for your organization? 3 perspectives on multicloud
Keep control of your Azure Costs and save money
Getting a grip on cloud costs: how do you gain & maintain control? The 3 key success factors!
What does the development of AI in Azure mean for your software-driven company?
Microsoft uses different models, each with its advantages or disadvantages. We list them for you.
The benefits of GitHub Copilot for developer efficiency and Happiness
Hoe Github Copilot supports developer efficiency and happiness
Video: Introduction in Data and AI
Want to start your data journey? Watch the video and learn how to gain more insight and create scalable models in Azure.
Move your data science environment and models to Azure
The why and what of migrating your data science workloads to Azure.
Keep track of your cloud emissions with the Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard
The tool allows Microsoft cloud customers to understand, track, report, analyze, and reduce carbon emissions associated with their cloud usage.
Explore Basic Concepts of a Data Scientist role
We dive into the world of data scientists. What is the added value, what responsibilities do they have and how can they help you?
Discover the pros and cons of the purchase models by Microsoft cloud
Microsoft uses different models, each with its advantages or disadvantages. We list them for you.
SLA by Azure: This is how it works
Each Azure service has its own SLA with associated terms and conditions; limitations and service credit (service credits). But what does this mean exactly?
Application Insights: a game-changer for ISVs
As a developer, you want to know how your application is performing. And how your users experience the app. Microsoft offers an advanced tool for this: Applications Insights.
Exploring Azure DevOps: 6 tips for a successful start
Are you a Java, Node, or .Net developer? Or do you build automation with Ansible or Puppet? Whatever programming language you use, Azure DevOps is the way to set up your own end-to-end DevOps chain. We have combined our knowledge and experience in six practical tips to get you started.
Securing your software’s future with GitHub
Discover the benefits of using GitHub and make your software safe for the future.
Windows containers in a Linux world
A common question when someone is looking into transforming / containerizing their solution is “I’m now running on a Windows based system; do I use Windows containers, or do I go with Linux containers?”. And that is a very valid question.
GitHub vs. Azure DevOps: which Microsoft tool should you choose?
GitHub and Azure DevOps are two powerful and popular Microsoft developer tools. Which one fits your organization best?
Best practices; Azure Kubernetes cluster set up
Kubernetes is “hot & happening”, almost every company already uses or wants to use Kubernetes. Creating an AKS-cluster seems easy enough, but what if you want to create an AKS-cluster for serious production workloads? In this article we will give you some pointers and best-practices which will help you create an AKS-cluster ready for production environments.
Application Development on Microsoft Azure | part 1
You are using Azure, and that is awesome! But, the big question is: Are you really using Azure? Find out in this article.
Breaking the bank on Azure: what Apache Spark tool is the most cost-effective?
Figuring out which tool has the lowest execution costs is often a complicated task. In this article, we break down the costs. With this information, you can decide which option is best for your company.
Securing Software with Azure DevOps
In this article, we explore some tools that can help you have a safe journey with Azure DevOps.
How to connect your SaaS application - without Azure AD | Part 2
Not everyone uses Azure Active Directory, so what other options do your customer have? We dive into the different options and present you with solutions for several scenarios.
Data Factory vs. Databricks: When your love for data is missing some (Apache) Spark
How do you choose the data partner that suits you best? Azure Data Factory has great benefits when you start out, but Apache Spark allows you to explore deeper layers. So is Azure Databricks your data partner that brings the "Spark" back into your data project? One thing is for sure, in Azure you don't necessarily have to choose a monogamous data solution.
The Importance of Shifting Left
These seven points will make software security the starting point of your process.| ‘Shifting Left’ is the practice of moving a phase of the software development process “to the left” when you consider the traditional software development life cycle.
Is a hybrid cloud the best cloud for you?
Are you considering using public cloud services but would you instead not stop with your private cloud? Then a hybrid cloud could be the answer. Two key reasons why a hybrid cloud is getting attention are its optimal scalability and flexibility.
How to Build a Data Lake: Step-by-Step Guide
Today, companies save all kinds of data, even when they don’t yet have a use case for it. But where should all these different types of datasets be stored? This is where the Data Lake comes in!
App Modernization, buzzword, or true story?
Everyone is talking about it, many are doing it but what is this thing called “App Modernization”.
How to Transform Data into valuable Information?
What your data journey looks like depends on your use case. Nevertheless, within any data project, there are five generic steps that any company will take to get insights from their data. Have a look!
Azure Cost Management: monitor your cloud usage and save costs
This article will teach you the principles of sound Cloud Cost Management in 2022.
Why many software companies are switching from IaaS to PaaS
With PaaS you can focus on building, testing, deploying and optimizing apps and services that add value for your customers. When do you take the step?
Unlocking the Power of Azure SQL: Choosing between Azure SQL, SQL Managed instance or SQL Server
Discovering the perfect SQL database for your Azure application transformation is a common question we encounter at Intercept. In this article, we provide valuable insights into the available options, key considerations, and our expert recommendations for each unique situation.
Azure App Load Testing PREVIEW
Microsoft has released a new fully managed load testing service that enables you to generate high-scale load. Let's dive in!
Intelligently secure your Azure and hybrid resources plus workloads with Azure Defender
It is more important than ever to be well protected, including in Azure. The Azure Defender utility can help with this.
Why join the Microsoft Partner Network?
Microsoft has expanded its partner program to fully embrace software companies.
Your Journey into Data Engineering
What is Data and AI and how can you use it within Azure? Find out in this article.
How to understand and reduce the environmental impact of your software solutions?
Get insight into your consumption now with the Microsoft Sustainability Calculator and see how your company can contribute to a sustainable future.
How to connect your SaaS application?
What if you want to use your company credentials to log in to this application? How do you connect a SaaS application to your infrastructure? If you have a hybrid infrastructure there are lots of possibilities.
Intercept of Things - part 5: Stitching it all together
In this article, we'll tell you more about Device Twins. What are they? And why is it important to understand the capabilities of Device Twins.
Get your NEN 7510 certificate with Azure: tips for working safely in the cloud as a healthcare MSP
Help your healthcare clients make a safe transition to the cloud and achieve or maintain your NEN 7510 certification a lot faster with the tips from this blog.
The Evolution of Azure Firewall
At Intercept, we enable ISVs to build their applications using the power of Microsoft Azure. Bu what actually is Azure Firewall, and why would you use it?
Your Journey into Data and AI
What is Data and AI and how can you use it within Azure? Find out in this article.
AKS monitoring and Management
This article is written to give you a high level insight into the possibilities of monitoring (Azure) resources, but AKS cluster in particular.
Intercept of Things - part 4: Device Twins
In this article, we'll tell you more about Device Twins. What are they? And why is it important to understand the capabilities of Device Twins.
Intercept of Things - part 3: IoT Edge
We briefly touched edge compute solutions in the previous articles. But what is IoT Edge exactly?
How do you protect your organization against Ransomware?
Never waste a good crisis”, these famous words by Churchill could not be more relevant today as shown by the increasing number of ransomware attacks which have a significant impact on affected organizations and on our society.
The evolution of AKS: from Containers to Kubernetes to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
For some time now [Azure] Kubernetes is thé platform to orchestrate containers. Why is this and what are the benefits of using Kubernetes and managed Kubernetes (AKS)?
Intercept of Things - part 2: Planning your IoT Solution
You have decided that IoT is exactly what you need, and you have a pretty good idea of what you want to set up. But before you get started some planning is in order.
Intercept of Things - part 1: Introduction
Internet of Things. Chances are big that you have a “thing” in your house, your office building or your factory that is connected to the Internet. But what are they really?
Ingress, Services, Pods & Namespaces
One of the motivations for using containers and Kubernetes I come across are “We want to be multi-cloud”. But how easy is it to achieve a hybrid or multi-cloud scenario?
AKS Security
Everyone is working hard on the new platform and then someone asks.. “What about security?”
Update scenario's op AKS
In this article, I am going to talk about a very important topic: updates. When I say updates, I mean not only Kubernetes updates but also the worker node OS updates. Many people forget about patching the work OS believing that it is taken care of by Microsoft. This is not the case.
What are Microservices on AKS
Many people talk about Microservices and Service Mesch, but what is this? In this article we'll look at what Microservices are, what a Service Mesh is and what you can do with it, and finally whether you really need it now.
Going hybrid with Kubernetes
You have a deadline and promised your customers to launch your new platform on a specific date, everyone is working hard and you’re barely meeting your target date. And then someone asks.. “What about security?”
Start up business challenges of ISVs - Competition
As mentioned in the introduction competition should not get the full attention but shouldn’t be forgotten either. In this article I will give you some guideless to stay ahead of the competition.
What is an Azure Landing Zone?
What is an Azure landing zone? Optimise your Azure cloud migration & learn points of interest within landing zones, governance, infrastructure and service choices.
Migrate from TFS to Azure DevOps
This article is a step-by-step guide to a successful migration from TFS (or Azure DevOps server) to Azure DevOps Services.
Start up business challenges of ISVs - Product launch
In this article we will tell you more about the best practices that will help during your product launch and will make your customers enthusiastic about the new release.
Start up business challenges of ISVs - Timing of product release
A product release is one of the most important events in the product lifecycle and the product management process.
Start up business challenges of ISVs - How to build a user friendly product
This time we will talk more about the startup challenge how to build a user friendly product.
ISV Startup business challenges: how do I define the right pricing strategy for my solution?
This time we will take you into the different pricing models. Pricing your SaaS offering is no longer determined simply by cost plus margin.
ISV Startup business challenges: How to define a (marketing) strategy to increase the market need?
When zooming in on start-up challenges we will take time to explain the market need. Why it is important to know your market. A good marketing strategy helps you define your vision, mission and business goals.
Start up business challenges of ISVs when moving to the cloud
Many ISVs are asking us how we are able to build international business and start with our geo-expansion as we are a small company in the Netherlands. Let us share our best practices with you.
Transformation areas for ISVs –Technology
In this article, I would like to focus on how you can grapple with the following topics: expertise management amongst personnel, IaaS vs PaaS, how you can keep pace with innovations, DevOps culture, cloud security, and framework.
Transformation areas for ISVs – Go to market
This article will look at the go to market change and the decisions that an ISV needs to consider when switching from a legacy application to a SaaS application in the public cloud.
Transformation Levels for ISVs – Organizational
This article will look at the organizational changes and the decisions that an ISV needs to consider when switching from a legacy application to a SaaS application in the public cloud.
Transformation areas for ISVs - Financial
In this article, we will share the most important financial considerations and insights that play a role in the switch to the cloud.
EA to CSP Transition Tool – go from Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to CSP seamlessly
As an Azure Expert MSP, Intercept has the unique capability to transform customers from the traditional EA model to the new CSP model on the fly
Best practices; Azure Kubernetes cluster set up
Kubernetes is “hot & happening”, almost every company already uses or wants to use Kubernetes. Creating an AKS-cluster seems easy enough, but what if you want to create an AKS-cluster for serious production workloads? In this article we will give you some pointers and best-practices which will help you create an AKS-cluster ready for production environments.
Transformation areas for ISVs - Strategy
In this article we’re going to talk about one of those transformation that you as an ISV have to deal with. We’re going to deep dive into strategy and talk about the topics that require some thought.
Cloud Adoption Framework: the Key to Successful Cloud Migration
Microsoft has drawn up the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure, which provides guidelines to help you succeed in migrating to the Cloud.
Which Azure Cloud Services Are Relevant for My Organization?
Azure has a range of services for every kind of Cloud computing that complement your environment. There are numerous Azure Cloud Services to choose from. This article discusses the most important and relevant services for your organization.
What is Azure Cloud Governance and how do I apply it to my Environment?
Cloud technologies are relatively easy to implement. You can be up and running within minutes, but rushing at the start often leads to more work later on. That’s why it’s important for you to have a solid plan in place.
How does Azure deal with privacy, security and compliance?
Data security is growing importance. As an organization, you’re obliged – including under strict regulations – to handle your data with care. You don’t want your data to end up in the wrong hands either.
App and Platform Modernization: Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild, and Replace
Once you’ve decided to start working with Azure, the process of Cloud migration begins. Several complex decisions play a role in this process, so it makes sense to work according to a carefully draw up a migration strategy.
Azure DevOps Extensions Marketplace - Which Extensions Are of Interest?
Which Azure DevOps Services are of interest to me?
Als je Azure DevOps hebt geïnstalleerd, is het tijd om dieper in de verschillende Services te duiken. Je organisatie kan gebruik maken van Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Test Plans en Artifacts.
Why Migrate to Azure DevOps Services?
All software companies can currently start from scratch with Azure DevOps Services. All it requires is a free account to get started. Usually, however, an organization uses a predefined environment, such as TFS or on-premises DevOps Server. As change within an organization requires time, money, and energy, it is essential that you know in advance what a migration to Azure DevOps Services of this kind means and will provide.
What is Azure Devops? The DevOps Model explained
Unleash the Power of DevOps to Accelerate Your Software Development in a Competitive Market. Learn how (Azure) DevOps enables clear processes, streamlined collaboration, and shorter lead times. Discover what (Azure) DevOps is all about and how it can benefit your company. Click here for valuable insights!
How to reach your audience by utilizing the Microsoft Marketplace
The Microsoft Azure Marketplace. What exactly is it and how can you leverage the power of the Azure Marketplace? Did you know that many companies are already using the marketplace without even being aware? In this article we will dive into the basics of the Azure Marketplace and how you can leverage the benefits.
Watch how we provide value to our software partners
To help Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) accelerate application development and increase business opportunities, Intercept introduces the Cloudify for ISV program.
Managed Services Providers, how are you managing your customers?
As an Azure Expert MSP, Intercept had the pleasure and privilege of piloting these new capabilities and we’re happy to share our experiences.
Keep control of your Azure Costs and save money
Cost Management in the ‘cloud age' is becoming increasingly important and more complex when you work with more employees or different cloud vendors.
The impact of SaaS on the software industry
Software as a service is a model for software licensing that is rapidly becoming the norm in business. But why do so many software companies transfer to SaaS? And what impact does this have on the business process of the ISV?
Checklist part 5: Gather performance insights
As the last in the series of articles, we’ll take a look at monitoring your performance and gathering insights.
The Cloud is even with a lot of data traffic the solution for ISVs
Many organizations, mainly ISVs, think that moving to the Public Cloud comes with high costs. This does not have to be the case at all. In fact, moving to the Public Cloud is often more cost beneficial.
Checklist part 3: Scaling on Azure - The basics
When you start developing your new solution then scaling probably isn’t the first thing you think about.
Checklist part 4: Determine your availability requirements
As a fourth in a series of articles, we’ll take a look at availability. Which availability requirements are important for your application on Azure?
Checklist part 2: Choose your architecture before you migrate to Azure
As a second in a series of articles, we’ll take a look at architectures and why it is important to take a look at the overall picture. Do you want to define a roadmap and see where you are in 3 years? Probably not. But you do want to understand the implications your architecture has on added value, available features and pricing.
Checklist part 1: Choose your strategy before you migrate to Azure
Before you start your Azure journey it’s important to take a step back and think of what you’re trying to achieve. The first step to successfully modernizing your solution is to determine your strategy, short term and long term.
Top 5 Azure PaaS and serverless services you don't want to miss as an ISV
We work daily with multiple Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to optimize their solution using Microsoft Azure. Since we encounter a number of PaaS services on a daily basis with our clients, we want to share our top 5 with you.
Discover the power of Microsoft Azure: what is it and how does it work?
The world never stands still, especially in the world of an ISV. So a key question for a software company is: how do I stay up-to-date? Microsoft Azure can help you do just that.
3 scenarios every ISV can find itself in
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have in common that they once started with a brilliant idea, saw a gap in the market, developed an application, and then got into business. However, the entire software industry has been completely shaken up and turned upside down since the invention of the cloud.
The private cloud does not exist. It is outdated and unnecessarily expensive
For a long time, investing in private cloud solutions was seen as a wise choice. Entrepreneurs thought they were bringing knowledge and expertise in-house that way because they controlled the entire system. Nothing could be further from the truth.
IT-security: Intercept and extra safety in healthcare
Storing and securing data files often seems like a given. Yet security and safeguarding data can be vital. Especially in healthcare.
Four pitfalls of migrating to the public cloud
When you migrate to the public cloud with your application, data, and workloads, you want everything to go right. In this article, you'll read about the four pitfalls we encounter when migrating to the Azure cloud.