Metal Toad Staff

Thoughts on 2021 StackOverflow Developer Survey

The StackOverflow Annual Developer Survey measures the developer community

Fostering Genuine Connections in a Virtual World

In a pandemic year, everyone is scrambling to keep afloat.

Artificial Intelligence and the Cyberpunk dream

I was always amazed at the way the media convinced me that Artificial Intelligences would think, behave and act like human beings. That made me look...

Understanding the Cloud Media Workload: Content Distribution

Explore how industry leaders are transforming content distribution in the cloud with AI, micro-services, and real-time analytics at the HPA Tech...

Understanding the Cloud Media Workload: Media Supply Chain

The HPA Tech Retreat is the pre-eminent gathering of industry-leading thinkers and innovation-focused companies engaged in the creation, management,...

TestNG versus JUnit: Making the Right Choice

Running FaaS on Linux Mint 19.3 with Kubeless

Learn how to deploy serverless functions on Linux Mint 19.3 using Kubeless, an open-source alternative to AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions.

The Future of Cloud Security

Explore the current state and future of cloud security, challenges faced, lessons from major breaches, and actionable advice for enhancing security.

Understanding the Cloud Media Workload: Content Creation

The HPA Tech Retreat is the pre-eminent gathering of industry-leading thinkers and innovation-focused companies engaged in the creation, management,...

Tips to manage stress

In this pandemic`s time we are all living, stress can be really part of our lives. We all have stress sometimes in our life, at work, at home, and on...

Top 3 takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2020

Talk about going big—AWS re:Inv

How to Host a Website on AWS in 5 Minutes

Quickly learn how to host a website on AWS, whether it's a static site, CMS, or web/mobile app, in under 5 minutes.

What is Machine Learning?

Discover the basics of machine learning through a practical analogy, covering data gathering, cleaning, hypothesis formation, training, and...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 conten

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Farewell 2020

On New Years Eve, from the comfort of my couch, I watched the “Good Riddance 2020” Pink Martini streaming event on OPB.