Security
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.
Blog
Media & Entertainment
Back to work
For the first time in 12 months, I am exploring options for an actual office space outside of my home. As many of you know, Metal Toad went...
Machine Learning
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...
Media & Entertainment
How to host a virtual conference
This article first appeared in the Metal Toad newsletter.
Content Management System (CMS)
How to make a website
Learn how digital presence has evolved from static HTML sites to dynamic web apps and discover modern hosting solutions on AWS.
Media & Entertainment
How to work remotely
Get our top 5 tips to doing remote work right. We've been working remotely since 2019 and learned a number of things the hard way.
Media & Entertainment
What is wallstreetbets Reddit?
It's likely been impossible for you to miss all the talk about GameStop stock. This upside is due to a corner of the internet called Reddit. More...
Media & Entertainment
What is Clubhouse?
By now you've probably heard about Clubhouse, the hot new social app. While I'm sure many of you are already on the inside, perhaps even hosting your...
AWS Managed Services
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.
Machine Learning
What is Machine Learning?
Discover the basics of machine learning through a practical analogy, covering data gathering, cleaning, hypothesis formation, training, and...
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.