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From managing events to facilitating ceremonies
Up until recently, my career has been a straight line. I studied ‘Trade Fair, Congress and Event Management’ in Ravensburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg at a Cooperative State University – the first higher education institution in Germany to integrate academic studies with workplace training. Following my studies, I went on to work in the events industry. I have […]
You are not selling ice cream during digital transformation
To change your organization on a technical level by implementing new systems or technologies is definitely a challenge. This process is usually more expensive than budgeted and gets delivered slightly later than planned, but so be it. Entrepreneurship means taking risks and you probably won’t win the popularity contest – as Steve Jobs said, “if […]
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How to set up a basic storage server
This blog post describes a simple solution for creating a storage server, a topic I have been asked about several times over the last few years. So, you are a developer and have a great idea that could potentially change the internet world. How do you go about implementing this great idea and what kind […]
The future of IoT depends on the connectivity of the cloud
Phones may have been the first devices to become “smart,” but the Internet of Things (IoT) aims to raise almost every object around us to that status. When we connect objects to the internet, the possibilities are virtually endless. We can operate them remotely from computers or phones, check on their status to ensure they’re […]
Introvert or extrovert: teaming people up is always a challenge
This blog post contains my own personal opinions and observations In all my years as a Scrum Product Owner, I’ve had the chance to be part of dozens of teams, and I should say that no group is ever the same. Although, the businesses I dealt with could have been the same, most of these teams […]
Don’t fall into the trap of short-term thinking with the cloud
I regularly speak with companies about their cloud strategy and find that planning is often too short-term. By considering the human aspect and a potential exit plan from the cloud, we can shift the thinking to more long-term and devise a more comprehensive cloud strategy. The main reason that companies often take the wrong approach […]
Think about eggs when devising your network interconnection strategy
The market for “interconnection services” is booming as various businesses are realizing the potential of “digital transformation”, “connected enterprises”, “hybrid hosting” and “edge computing”. So, what’s the best (network) interconnection strategy to ensure you can enable the technology for you and your customers, while still being responsive to changing market dynamics and user requirements? In […]
Carving out my supply chain career path
I wrote this blog post to share my development story so far, which has involved working in two very different but equally enjoyable roles. What’s been great for me is that I’ve ended up in a position which I never envisioned when I joined, and Leaseweb has really supported my change in direction. I now […]
Leaseweb Service Status: Improving our communication on maintenance and incidents
At Leaseweb, we are constantly striving to provide better service for our customers. We regularly reach out to our customers to understand what we do well and where we can improve. A recent survey informed us that our communication about planned maintenance and incidents could be improved. The results of the survey drove us to […]
Looking back at the Leaseweb Texel Airshow 2018
Thanks to everybody for making this year’s Leaseweb Texel Airshow a success, we really enjoyed having you and hoped you had as much fun as we did. For all those who missed it, we have created this fantastic after movie to try and encompass the excitement of the day! Every three years, Leaseweb sponsors the […]
Intel Scalable Skylake processors – How do they really perform?
Leaseweb is now offering Intel’s latest range of processors, named Intel Scalable (sometimes referred to as Skylake). As with any new release from leading hardware companies, many customers are asking us whether these new processors are worth the hype. Probably the most prescient feature is the improved hardware security. The Meltdown and Spectre flaws highlighted […]
MarTech Can Be a Marketer’s Best Friend If They Have the Infrastructure to Back It Up
In a relatively short time, marketing technology (MarTech) has gone from being a small niche to a pillar of the modern marketing industry. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the pace at which technology has infiltrated our everyday lives. In the same way that most marketers have embraced smartphone technology, MarTech has exciting potential […]