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How to choose the right cloud provider for your application

Choosing the right cloud infrastructure is a critical decision for companies looking to scale their applications and optimize their IT environments. Many businesses face the choice between traditional cloud providers like UpCloud and Hetzner, hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, or a hybrid solution such as our TurboStack platform.

Open Source AI: What Works, What’s Trending, and How TurboStack Gives You an Edge

In today’s AI landscape, innovation is no longer reserved for the tech giants. Thanks to powerful open source frameworks and models, the playing field has opened up. And companies with the right infrastructure – like those built on TurboStack – can now compete at a high level without compromising on performance, flexibility, or control.

Pulumi vs. Terraform/CDKTF: Choosing the Right Infrastructure-as-Code Tool

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a fundamental practice in modern cloud computing, enabling teams to define and manage infrastructure through code. When evaluating tools for our co-managed developer platform, we thoroughly compared several technologies to determine the best long-term fit for our core business. One key comparison was between Pulumi and Terraform/CDKTF. Below, we explore their differences, advantages, and drawbacks to help you decide which one suits your needs.

Think global, host local: why the cloud no longer has to be blindly American

We’re living in turbulent times. The economy is under pressure, import tariffs are flying back and forth, and international tensions are making companies suddenly wake up to… their cloud provider?

Deep Integration of nopCommerce and Umbraco on Linux with Our TurboStack Platform

In today's development world, it's all about flexibility, performance, and cost optimization. With the advent of .NET Core and the expansion of Microsoft SQL Server to Linux, a whole new playing field has opened up for .NET developers. In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the technical possibilities of integrating nopCommerce and Umbraco on Linux and show why our platform – powered by TurboStack templates – is the ideal choice for your next project.

Elevate Your Website Performance with TurboStack: Master Core Web Vitals

In today's digital landscape, Core Web Vitals have become a critical benchmark for online visibility and user experience. These performance metrics—highlighted by Google—measure how well your content-heavy website or online store performs in terms of load time, interactivity, and visual stability. With Hosted Power's TurboStack technology, you can optimize your website for these metrics, satisfying both users and search engines. But how does it work?

Terraform vs. AWS CloudFormation: Which Tool is Right for Your Cloud Infrastructure Needs?

If you are looking to build or manage a cloud-based application, you've probably heard of Terraform and CloudFormation. These tools are among the most popular for automating and orchestrating cloud infrastructure. But what are their differences, and which one is better suited for your needs? In this article, we’ll dive into the details.

Composable Commerce: Wonderfully Flexible or Too Complex?

A new term is increasingly appearing in the e-commerce landscape: composable commerce. What do these new e-commerce systems offer, and when are they interesting? Let’s explain.

Unveiling the Myth of AI: What You Need to Know

Artificial intelligence (AI) has astonished us collectively in recent months. Learn about some popular misconceptions, ethical considerations, and how we can fully harness the potential of AI.

GitLab: Why Developers Love It and Why You Should Consider GitLab-as-a-Service

GitLab is a beloved tool for countless developers. But why is it so popular, and why should you consider outsourcing its management to an expert with GitLab-as-a-Service? Let us tell you all about it.

The Evolution of IT: What to Expect from the Supercloud?

In the ever-changing world of IT, we are constantly bombarded with new technologies. One of the latest buzzwords is 'supercloud.' But what exactly is supercloud, and what makes it different?

The 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions About PIM Answered

Are you managing a webshop with thousands of products, each requiring extensive product information? Keeping this data updated in your webshop backend, while also juggling info from Excel sheets, ERP systems, and other sources, can be overwhelming. The solution you need is a Product Information Management (PIM) system.

The unique benefits of having your Kubernetes environment managed

Kubernetes is the fastest and easiest way to manage your containers. You can come the us for the full story, since the management of Kubernetes takes a lot of energy and resources.

KeyDB: the multithreaded fork of Redis

KeyDB is a multithreaded fork of Redis, meaning it is fully compatible with the Redis protocol , changes and modules while promising to stay aligned with the upstream changes Redis will be doing in the future.

Do you use Infrastructure as Code?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or loosely translated “programmable infrastructure” means defining and managing infrastructure through code.

Exploring Container Technologies: Beyond Docker

When discussing container technologies, Docker often comes up first. Docker has been pivotal in the containerization movement, but other technologies now exist that might be beneficial for your project. Let's explore some alternatives available in the market.

5 Essential Tips to Prepare Your E-commerce Store for Holiday Traffic Surges

The end-of-year season is typically one of the busiest times for any retailer, and this is equally true for online stores and e-commerce platforms. Just like during sales periods and Black Friday, it's crucial to be prepared for an influx of customers visiting your online shop.