#workload migration

[techwavedotnet]

Migrating Your SAP Workloads to Cloud

Migrating SAP workloads to the cloud has become an increasingly popular strategy for businesses seeking agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in managing their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. SAP, one of the leading providers of ERP software, offers various solutions tailored to different industries and business needs. However, as technology evolves and businesses seek greater flexibility, migrating SAP workloads to the cloud has emerged as a transformative approach. Here's a comprehensive overview of the process and its benefits:

Benefits of Migrating SAP Workloads to the Cloud:

Scalability: Cloud platforms offer the flexibility to scale resources up or down based on demand, allowing businesses to handle peak workloads efficiently without overprovisioning infrastructure.

Cost Optimization: Cloud-based SAP deployments often follow a pay-as-you-go model, enabling businesses to optimize costs by paying only for the resources they consume. Additionally, economies of scale provided by cloud providers can lead to significant cost savings compared to on-premises infrastructure.

Flexibility and Agility: Cloud environments facilitate rapid deployment and provisioning of resources, enabling businesses to adapt quickly to changing business requirements and market dynamics.

Improved Performance and Reliability: Cloud providers offer high-performance infrastructure and redundant data centers, ensuring reliable uptime and minimizing the risk of downtime due to hardware failures or maintenance activities.

Enhanced Security: Leading cloud providers invest heavily in security measures, including encryption, identity and access management, and threat detection, providing robust protection for sensitive SAP data.

Steps in Migrating SAP Workloads to the Cloud:

Assessment and Planning: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing SAP landscapes, including applications, data, and infrastructure dependencies. Develop a migration plan that outlines goals, timelines, and resource requirements.

Selecting the Right Cloud Platform: Evaluate different cloud providers based on factors such as performance, compliance, security, and cost. Choose a platform that aligns with your business requirements and offers specialized services for SAP workloads.

Data Migration: Transfer SAP data from on-premises systems to the cloud using tools and methodologies that ensure data integrity, consistency, and minimal downtime. Consider factors such as data volume, latency, and network bandwidth during the migration process.

Application Migration: Migrate SAP applications and configurations to the cloud environment, ensuring compatibility with the selected cloud platform and optimizing performance for cloud-native environments.

Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing of migrated SAP workloads to identify and address any issues related to functionality, performance, and integration. Validate the integrity of data and ensure that all business processes are functioning as expected.

Optimization and Continuous Improvement: Continuously monitor and optimize SAP workloads in the cloud to improve performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Leverage cloud-native services and automation tools to streamline operations and enhance agility.

Challenges and Considerations:

Complexity: Migrating SAP workloads to the cloud involves dealing with complex architectures, dependencies, and regulatory requirements, which may pose challenges during the migration process.

Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with data governance regulations and industry standards when migrating sensitive SAP data to the cloud. Implement appropriate security controls and encryption mechanisms to protect data confidentiality and integrity.

Skill Gaps: Address skill gaps within your IT team by providing training and education on cloud technologies and best practices for managing SAP workloads in the cloud.

[softweb-solutions]

AWS migration guide: 10 frequently asked questions answered

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been at the forefront of aiding customers in migrating their Microsoft workloads to the cloud since 2008 - a track record longer than any other cloud provider. As a leading expert in this domain, Softweb Solutions, an AWS Migration and Modernization Competency partner, has successfully executed the migration of thousands of Microsoft workloads to the cloud for diverse clients. Opting for AWS signifies aligning with millions of satisfied customers who have experienced improved performance, enhanced security, reduced ownership costs, and flexible licensing for Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET workloads.

Both Softweb Solutions and AWS offer comprehensive support for your cloud migration needs, whether you are transferring individual workloads or entire data centers. This collaboration stands out with an extensive range of migration and modernization services, empowering you to swiftly leverage the business advantages of the cloud.

Here, we delve into the 10 most prevalent questions faced by businesses considering the migration of Microsoft workloads to AWS, covering topics from automation options and cost optimization strategies to SQL Server, .NET workloads, Windows Server containers, and other crucial areas. Additionally, we provide top recommendations for customers managing these workloads on AWS.

1. Why should you choose AWS to run your Microsoft workloads in the cloud?

AWS consistently stands out for its unmatched expertise in managing Microsoft workloads, surpassing other cloud providers in the eyes of customers.

This extensive expertise equips AWS with superior operational capabilities on a large scale. Notably, AWS takes the lead in providing flexibility in Microsoft workload licensing, recognizing the potential challenges of cost and complexity associated with Microsoft licenses.

Managing Microsoft licenses can be intricate and costly, and AWS addresses this by offering adaptable licensing options. These options, manageable within your infrastructure account control panel, include the flexibility to bring your own licenses or opt for a pay-as-you-go model, eliminating the need for intricate contracts or agreements.

AWS doesn't just excel operationally but also stands out in terms of modernization. It opens avenues to move beyond conventional Microsoft-licensed products, embracing specialized cloud-based technologies. This shift provides a way out from the constraints and high expenses tied to Microsoft licensing.

2. Can your existing Microsoft licenses migrate to AWS?

Bringing existing Microsoft licenses to AWS, known as Bring Your Own License (BYOL), is a powerful option. As a Microsoft License Mobility Partner, AWS enables the transfer of licenses like SQL Server with active software into their cloud environment on Amazon EC2. BYOL allows businesses to leverage cloud benefits while retaining current licensing investments and unlocking significant savings in licensing costs.

Explore the Microsoft licensing FAQ provided by AWS. It offers a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of Microsoft licensing on the AWS platform. Moreover, AWS offers a complimentary service known as the Optimization and Licensing Assessment (AWS OLA), designed to refine both your on-premises and cloud environments. This service guarantees that you only pay for the resources you utilize, all while ensuring adherence to third-party licensing compliance.

3. How can you reduce dependency on Microsoft licensing with AWS?

Many new and experienced customers are actively looking for ways to break free from the constraints and high costs associated with Microsoft licensing.

The overarching objective is to reduce expenses, enhance security, and maximize the cost-effectiveness of Microsoft applications. 

AWS empowers a faster pace of innovation by offering alternatives to Microsoft-licensed products through the integration of open-source options and cloud-optimized technologies. This shift can result in notable enhancements in project speed and overall efficiency. Consider implementing the following strategies:

Transition from Windows Server to Linux: Embrace a more flexible and cost-effective operating system to optimize your resources.

Migrate applications to the modern .NET platform: Shift from the .NET framework to the contemporary .NET platform for improved performance and innovation.

Decompose monolithic applications: Break down large, unwieldy monolithic applications into streamlined and efficient microservices for enhanced manageability.

Adopt DevOps practices: Embrace DevOps methodologies utilizing container and serverless technologies for swifter and more reliable software deployment.

Leverage specialized databases: Enhance data storage and management by transitioning to platforms like Amazon Aurora and other specialized databases designed for optimal performance.

For those contemplating a transition away from conventional licensing to attain greater freedom and cost efficiency, Softweb Solutions stands ready to navigate this modernization journey. Their expertise and support ensure a seamless transition, bringing significant benefits to your organization.

4. How can you optimize the cost of your Windows Server workloads on AWS?

AWS offers a wide selection of computed instances optimized for various use cases. To lower the total cost of ownership for Windows Server workloads, identifying the right instance type is crucial. AWS provides optimization tools like Compute Optimizer and Trusted Advisor, along with flexible pricing models like Savings Plans, allowing businesses to achieve substantial savings through server cost optimization.

AWS boasts an extensive selection of over 600 secure and resizable compute instances, making it the largest offering compared to other cloud providers. Tailored by various use cases encompassing CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity, these instances provide remarkable flexibility for your applications.

However, while this flexibility allows you to choose the optimal resources for your applications, over-provisioning on compute instances can lead to unnecessary costs and resource consumption. To effectively lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your Windows Server workloads on AWS, consider implementing the following recommendations:

1. Identify the appropriate instance type: If you haven't conducted an AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (AWS OLA), start today. This complimentary assessment evaluates your Windows environment, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and enhance resource efficiency. AWS also provides rightsizing tools to identify over-provisioned resources.

2. Utilize optimization tools for Windows Server workloads: Take advantage of AWS's array of tools designed to provide insights into your current and future AWS costs:

AWS Compute Optimizer: Offers valuable insights and suggestions to optimize workloads, potentially resulting in cost savings of up to 25 percent.

AWS Trusted Advisor: Helps in saving costs by providing actionable recommendations based on the analysis of usage, configuration, and spend.

AWS Cost Explorer: Allows you to view and analyze your costs and usage over the last 12 months, forecast spending for the next 12 months, and receive purchase recommendations.

3. Choose the right savings plan: Explore Savings Plans, which operate on a flexible pricing model capable of reducing your bill by up to 72% compared to on-demand prices. This involves committing to a one- or three-year hourly expenditure. AWS offers three types of Savings Plans: Compute Savings Plans, EC2 Instance Savings Plans, and Amazon SageMaker Savings Plans. Each plan is tailored to specific needs, providing a cost-effective approach to managing expenses.

5. Can migrating Microsoft Workloads to AWS be automated?

AWS migration services play a pivotal role in facilitating a seamless transition to the cloud, with automation being a crucial element. These services include the Application Migration Service, Migration Hub Strategy Recommendations, and Migration Hub Orchestrator. They streamline and accelerate the migration process by automating tasks such as server conversion, strategy planning, and migration tracking. Leveraging AWS migration services ensures efficiency and effectiveness throughout the migration journey.

Numerous tools are available to streamline and automate your cloud migration process. Below are the key AWS services that facilitate a smooth transition:

AWS application migration services: This free service simplifies and expedites your migration by automatically converting source servers from physical, virtual, or cloud infrastructure to run seamlessly on AWS. It ensures cost efficiency by enabling a standardized automated process for a diverse range of applications, eliminating the need for alterations to application code, architecture, or migrated servers.

AWS migration hub strategy recommendations: This feature aids in crafting a migration and modernization strategy for applications, whether they are currently on-premises or in the AWS Cloud. By automating the analysis of each application's process dependencies and technical complexity, the Strategy Recommendations feature reduces planning time and effort, expediting your business transformation on AWS.

AWS migration hub orchestrator: The Orchestrator feature within AWS Migration Hub consolidates the execution and tracking of migrations into a single location. It simplifies and automates the migration process for servers and enterprise applications to AWS. Additionally, it provides customizable migration workflows through templates, ensuring a tailored approach to meet unique migration requirements.

6. How can we optimize and modernize our SQL Server workloads on AWS?

Consider the following cost-saving recommendations for deploying SQL Server on Amazon EC2 deployments:

Consolidate small SQL Server databases: Combine smaller databases to optimize resource utilization.

Utilize SQL Server developer edition for non-production environments: Save costs by deploying the Developer edition for non-production needs.

Leverage the optimize CPU feature: Activate the Optimize CPU feature to potentially save up to 75%.

Deploying SQL Server on Amazon RDS offers a fully managed relational database service, simplifying setup, operation, and scalability while reducing operational overhead. Explore specialized, fully managed, purpose-built cloud databases for specific SQL Server data operations. AWS provides a diverse range of over 15 database engines supporting various data models, including relational, key-value, in-memory, document, wide column, graph, time series, and ledger. Open-source alternatives like SQL Server on Linux and Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL are also available.

7. Can your .NET applications run effectively on AWS?

AWS has been a dedicated support of .NET in the cloud since 2008, providing a robust platform for running both the legacy .NET framework and modern .NET applications.

Consider the following approaches to running .NET applications on AWS:

Migrate: Easily migrate your .NET applications to AWS by rehosting them using services like AWS Elastic Beanstalk or Amazon EC2.

Containers: Leverage containerization to bundle your .NET application with dependencies and configuration. AWS offers various container services to host your application, whether it's a .NET framework application on Windows or a modern .NET application on Linux. Utilize the AWS App2Container tool to generate a container image for seamless deployment.

Modernize: Opt for modernizing your .NET application to embrace a cloud-based architecture, maximizing scalability and reliability. Take advantage of serverless compute and run your application on Linux for reduced costs. Tools like Porting Assistant for .NET assist with code porting to modern .NET, while AWS Microservice Extractor for .NET simplifies transforming monolithic applications into microservices.

AWS provides a versatile and comprehensive environment for hosting and optimizing your .NET applications, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

8. Is AWS a suitable platform for running Windows Server containers?

Absolutely, deploying Windows Server containers on AWS is not only possible but offers several compelling reasons to do so.

Enhanced efficiency: Containers, known for superior isolation and optimized application placement, deliver heightened efficiency compared to virtual machines. This results in improved resource utilization and an overall cost reduction.

Streamlined development lifecycle: Automating key stages in the development lifecycle, including build, test, and deploy, simplifies processes for DevOps teams. This automation not only saves time but also fosters innovation, accelerating time-to-market for applications.

Modernizing legacy applications: Leveraging Windows Server containers on modern infrastructure facilitates the modernization of legacy applications. This transformation enhances scalability, security, and maintainability, ensuring applications remain current and robust.

Rapid scalability: Containers enable swift scaling, making them ideal for applications requiring rapid expansion or cloud bursting. This flexibility ensures applications can efficiently handle increased demand. For instance, Let’s Go Learn, an e-learning platform, experienced explosive growth and successfully containerized to reduce database response time and lower infrastructure costs.

Skill development: AWS provides free immersion days to empower development teams with in-depth knowledge of container technology and DevOps practices. This valuable resource contributes to keeping teams updated and proficient in containerization trends.

9. How can AWS and Mission Cloud assist in managing challenges during Windows Server and SQL Server end-of-support?

How can AWS and Mission Cloud assist in managing challenges during Windows Server and SQL Server end-of-support?

End-of-support challenges create unique opportunities for businesses to evaluate their future state. AWS and Softweb offer holistic evaluations, migration and modernization initiatives, and programs like the end-of-support migration program for Windows Server to address legacy applications effectively.

When faced with critical milestones like end-of-support (EOS) events, AWS and Mission Cloud provide tailored solutions to navigate challenges and plan for the future of your business. Here are the keyways they can help:

Holistic evaluation: Undertaking a comprehensive evaluation is crucial when selecting cloud providers for migrating, optimizing, and modernizing EOS workloads. Factors such as price/performance, reliability, technology offerings, innovation pace, flexible licensing, and streamlined processes are considered to ensure the right fit.

Assess, optimize, and migrate: Initiate migration and modernization initiatives with AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA). This evaluates your current on-premises and cloud environments, considering resource utilization, licensing, and application dependencies. Mission Cloud aids in optimizing the migration process and AWS Systems Manager Automation runbooks automate upgrades for EOS workloads.

Legacy Windows Server applications: AWS provides the End-of-Support Migration Program for Windows Server, designed for migratinglegacy applicationsto AWS without necessitating code changes. This program effectively addresses compatibility and dependency issues.

Modernization and innovation: AWS offers robust support for modernizing legacy applications, infrastructure, and databases. Mission Cloud's professional and managed services help break free from the software upgrade and refresh cycles. For instance, ATCC successfully migrated to AWS in under 2 hours with zero downtime, securing 31 production servers and 8 TB of data when faced with imminent data center shutdowns.

10. What recommendations do you have for customers running Microsoft workloads on AWS or considering the move?

To ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency for Microsoft workloads on AWS, consider the following recommendations:

License optimization: Utilize the free AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (OLA) program to assess and optimize on-premises and cloud environments based on actual resource usage and third-party licensing. Mission Cloud can offer a migration and licensing strategy that right-sizes resources, provides a clear AWS roadmap, and eliminates unnecessary costs.

Timing considerations: Take advantage of ideal timing, especially during Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewals or when using Windows Server or SQL Server versions approaching end-of-support. Conducting an AWS OLA assessment during these periods ensures strategic decision-making.

Ongoing infrastructure optimization: Ensure continuous infrastructure optimization for sustained cost savings. AWS Compute Optimizer analyzes the configuration and utilization metrics of AWS resources, offering optimization recommendations. This helps reduce costs and enhance workload performance by provisioning instances tailored to specific demands.

Swift workload modernization with Softweb on AWS 

To accelerate your workload modernization journey, partner with a trusted AWS partner like Softweb Solutions, combining managed and professional services to ensure a successful cloud transition. By aligning with AWS best practices such as MAP, Softweb can work alongside your in-house IT teams, offering a three-phase approach to assess, mobilize, and migrate and modernize your enterprise workloads.

Choose our AWS consulting services for a comprehensive and successful migration to the cloud, allowing your Microsoft applications to thrive in a scalable, secure, and innovative environment.

Give your Microsoft applications the infrastructure they need to drive the business outcomes you want.

Modernize your workloads on AWS with Softweb Solutions today.

Originally published at dzone.com

[lindseymcdonaldseyelashes]

Let's read Eliot's single dad blog together, shall we?

About Me I'm a single dad who loves his kids and his life. I made this blog to share my day-to-day life and hopefully help out anybody out there who is also doing it on their own. Single touches the adult organ before the hassle. Single coughs! Will the device migrate near the rejected stray? His sigh solves the folded biochemistry. Father chairs a disclaimer. The circular pops the store inertia. When can another pulled table gain father? Why can't single dose the counterpart? Single walks! Beside the guns workload staggers single.

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Truly riveting and insightful stuff

[sierrawitch]

What is “Celtic”?

by autumn sierra

The Celtic Nations reach from the British Isles in the Northern Atlantic, down further South to the countries of Europe’s Western coast.

Although many people associate “Celtic” with Scotland and Ireland, the word is a more encompassing term for these many individual cultures. They are known to have commonalities in their theology and folk practices considering they were of similar regions in history, but are unique in their own rights of course.

Over time, the Celtic people of Central Europe migrated to the outer Western and Northwestern regions. The graphic above gives some further insight to how the categorization of ethnicities evolved over the centuries into the Goidelic and Brythonic peoples that we are most familiar with in the 21st Century. (My practice focuses primarily on the Goidelic cultures, with a bit of influence from the Brythonic, but all of these are valid to include in a historically significant folk practice.)

So, if you’re considering studying Celtic folk magick or Celtic paganism in its broader form, take into consideration that you may be adopting a much heavier workload than originally anticipated.

[theericapoe]

Its ironic to me that there is discussion of a tumblr shutdown when I believe it is about to enter a renaissance era. In the last few months many of my mutuals got back on for the first time in forever and there is a great migration underway from the megaliths that tumblr could harness. This is the last place where you can see a chronological feed, avoid the algorithm, customize your profile, and be completely anonymous WHICH IS WHAT THE PEOPLE LEAVING WANT!

I am going to make a quick observation. In one of the recent tumblr update posts on their "changes" blog they mentioned switching a lot of the technical operations of tumblr (like I think the host servers and other techie stuff) to use the same resources as wordpress so they will both update the same way at the same time without doubling the workload. I think possibly some of these layoffs could be due to the consolidation of the two teams.

If it will save tumblr I will definitely pay for premium. The Hellsite will survive.

[dystopicjumpsuit]

Promises and Pastry

Rating: T / SFW (whaaaaat?!)

Pairing: Jango Fett x Baker Fem!Reader

Wordcount: 3.3k

Summary: On your way to work, you stumble upon an adorable two-year-old Boba Fett, who wandered away from the bounty hunter Jango entrusted with his care. Wholesome, tooth-rotting fluff ensues. Feat. Jango Fett being a sexy single dad.

A/N: I wrote this for Father's Day. This is the last AO3 work that I needed to migrate to Tumblr, so DJ's Great Fic Migration is now complete 🖤

Warnings: fluff; canon-typical violence

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Boba Fett sits in a rundown cantina, waiting for his contact to show. The place is an absolute dive, but not even close to the worst he’s seen. The jukebox is playing an old, old song—some sentimental Arcadian jazz ditty about a lost love. The music is incongruous with the dingy setting, but something about the melody tugs at his subconsciousness. It makes him think of warm, soft arms; a gentle voice; the mouthwatering scent of freshly baked bread. Is it a memory or a dream? He can’t tell.

He finishes his drink and pushes the intrusive thoughts away, then orders another round as he waits for his new employer.

The air is crisp in the predawn hours, and only the dim glow of street lamps illuminates your path as you walk to work. Your mind is caught up with the tasks ahead of you: baking the para rolls, ryshcates, and buttersweet puffs that you assembled the previous day; mixing up tomorrow’s batches of dough; topping up the caf supplies before your barista arrives—and all of this needs to happen before you even open the shop for the day. The bakery has always been your dream, and it’s worth the early mornings to finally have a place of your own.

You are almost to the shop when you hear a strange sound. A small, distressing whimper that echoes clearly through the early-morning silence. You scan the area. Bar’leth is a Core World: a safer planet than some, but your bakery is located near one of the seedier areas. It’s an unfortunate tradeoff for the low cost of rent. You don’t see any obvious threats, but you clutch your satchel a little closer to your body, just in case. The cry comes again, and you increase your pace, eyes darting up and down the street. And then you see the source.

A tiny, weeping child huddles on the walkway. He can’t be more than two or three years old. 

“Oh, my stars,” you whisper as you hurry over to him. “Are you all right, sweetheart?”

He looks up at you, wet tears clinging to his eyelashes. An adorable mop of dark curls tumbles around his face, and his tragic, golden eyes break your heart. He holds his hands up to you, and without a second thought, you scoop him up.

“Where are your parents, darling?” you ask, looking around the deserted street.

He wails something incoherent and buries his face in your shoulder. There is no sign of another living being anywhere. You rub his back consolingly and whisper gentle reassurances. Your heart has already made the decision before your mind can catch up: you can’t leave him out here. Settling him more securely in your arms, you hurry the last couple of blocks to your bakery and let yourself inside, locking the door behind you.

You flip on the lights in the kitchen, and the child ceases his wailing and takes a few shuddering gulps. You check him for injuries and find none; it seems he was merely, understandably, frightened. He peers around the bakery curiously.

“Are you thirsty?” you ask.

He nods, so you pour him a glass of water. He gulps it down while you turn on the oven, watching you with fascinated, intelligent eyes. He sloshes a bit of water on you, and you wonder how you are going to manage your workload with one hand occupied holding him. Just then, he spots a tray of day-old pastries.

“I’m hungry,” he says.

You’re relieved that he speaks Basic. Hopefully that means he can tell you where to find his parents. Your commercial kitchen is not exactly a welcoming environment for a toddler, but you set him down on a footstool and bring him a scone—the plainest one you can find, without too much sugar. Force knows the last thing you need is a toddler on a sugar high bouncing around your kitchen while you try to work.

You introduce yourself and ask, “What’s your name?”

“Boba,” he replies around a mouthful of scone. He has crumbs all over his face already; it’s impressive how quickly he made the mess.

“Boba, do you know where your parents are?”

“Dada went to work.”

“Where does your dad work?” you ask as you tie on your apron.

He shakes his head, and tears well in his eyes again. You feel something tug in your chest, and you blink back tears of your own. You’ve always been a sympathetic cryer, but your heart would have to be made of stone to not be moved by Boba’s woeful expression.

“It’s all right,” you soothe him, crouching down to brush those long curls out of his eyes. “You can stay here with me. We’ll find your dad, I promise.”

He nods with a sniffle, and then dives forward into your arms. You squeeze him tightly to you, then settle him onto your hip and get to work. Luckily, the trays are small enough that you can manage them with only one hand, but eventually, you need both hands to work. You start to shift Boba, and you realize he’s fallen asleep against you. It is far from ideal, so you retrieve a large cushion from the front of the house and set it up out of the way in the kitchen. You lay the boy gently down and get to work, amazed that he can sleep through your racket, but then again, it’s only four o’clock in the morning.

He sleeps for hours, and once you’ve finished prepping the next day’s goods, you change out of your utilitarian apron into the pretty, frilly one you wear when you’re running the register. You hear the back door open, and you turn to see your barista, Siero, staring at the sleeping child.

“What. is. that?” she asks.

“And good morning to you, too,” you say.

“Did you steal that child?” she asks suspiciously.

You roll your eyes. “No, I didn’t steal him. He was wandering alone outside the bakery. I brought him inside so he’d be safe until I can find his parents.”

“Have you checked the Holonet to see if anyone has reported him missing?” Siero asks, ever practical.

“Not yet,” you admit. “I’ve been busy getting ready to open.”

Siero pulls out her datapad and runs a quick search. “Nothing so far,” she says with a frown. “I hope you don’t expect me to watch him.”

“Of course not,” you say. “I’ll take care of him. Maybe his parents will come in. If they don’t, I’ll get in touch with the Children’s Wellness Department after we close up for the day.”

Siero shrugs and pulls on her apron. “Well, I always said you could run this place blindfolded with your hands tied. Looks like I’m about to find out.”

Boba continues to sleep as the first wave of customers makes its way through the shop. Fortunately, there’s a lull by the time he wakes up, and you’re able to take a break and sit with him at one of the tables as he eats a pedunkee mufkin and drinks a cup of hot chocolate that Siero makes for him. After that, you work the register with one hand while you carry him on your opposite hip. 

He’s a sweet boy, polite and well-mannered, and your customers are enchanted with him. They are not the only ones; you can feel yourself growing attached, even as you remind yourself how utterly foolish it is to do so. He starts to echo you every time you thank a customer for their business.

“Thank you, come back soon,” he calls, beaming a delighted grin when you laugh.

All too soon, it’s time to close up for the day. Siero heads home, and you flip the Open sign over to Closed as you begin cleaning the bakery. You turn on your favorite old-timey Arcadian jazz music and set Boba down as you sweep the floors, wipe down the tables, and clear out the display case. He follows behind you, eager to help, and you end up swooping him up and dancing with him to the music as he shrieks and giggles with joy. 

Ten hours earlier

Jango Fett limps onto the Slave I, lugging a gory bag containing the severed head of his bounty. It had been a brutal hunt—far more difficult than he’d anticipated. He should never have brought Boba with him this time. But by the time he had tracked his target to Bar’leth, it was too late to return the boy to the safety of Kamino. Instead, he’d entrusted him to the care of his not-quite-friend, sometimes-hunting-partner, Mado Kena. The Rodian had not exactly been delighted to be stuck with babysitting duty, and Jango wasn’t thrilled at the idea of leaving Boba in his care, either, but he hadn’t had much choice.

He’d tracked the bounty for hours and finally cornered him in a gambling den. It hadn’t gone well. The man fought back viciously, and Jango took a blaster bolt to his leg. Ultimately, he had killed the bastard. The bounty is lower for his corpse, but still worth enough to cover expenses. 

He can’t wait to get off this rock. He hisses with pain as he climbs the ramp to his ship and tosses the bag into the conservator.

“Mado, I’m back,” he calls. 

There is no response. The kriffer is probably holed up in his bunk. Jango pounds on the door.

“Mado, wake up, it’s time to go.”

There is no sound from the Rodian. With an exasperated sigh, Jango hits the control panel, and the door slides open. The bunk is empty. Jango stares at it for a moment, then whirls to check his own bunk. It is also empty. Cursing, he runs through the ship, checking every cubby and nook large enough to hold a toddler.

“Boba! Boba, where are you?” he calls, his voice ragged and urgent.

He comms Mado, but there is no response. Gritting his teeth, he calibrates his vambrace to track the comlink. Mado hasn’t gone far, and Jango immediately sets out to find him. His leg screams with agony, but there is no time to stop and apply bacta. He pushes through the pain, and soon tracks Mado to a squalid cantina. The hunter is passed out on one of the tables, and there is no sign of Boba.

Jango seizes Mado by his shirt and drags him to his feet. The hunter startles awake and thrashes in Jango’s grasp. The acrid scent of cheap whiskey oozes from his green skin.

“Where is my son?” Jango growls.

“Wha—what?” Mado stutters, blinking his star-flecked eyes with confusion.

“Where is Boba?” Jango’s voice is hoarse with rage and fear.

“He was just here,” Mado says as he claws at Jango’s fists to try to break his grip. “I got thirsty, so I came over for a drink. I brought him with me, I swear!”

Jango shoves the hunter back down into his seat and whirls to face the bartender. “Have you seen a little boy? He’s only two. Dark hair, brown skin.”

The bartender shrugs. “Sorry, bud, that Rodian was here when I started my shift. Didn’t see a kid with him.”

“Karabast,” Jango spits, rounding on Mado. “If any harm has come to him, there will be no place in this galaxy where you can hide.”

The Rodian cowers, and Jango strides out of the cantina, tracking the most important target of his life.

Not many things frighten Jango Fett, but as he chases through the night, his heart pounds, his stomach churns, his gloves grow damp with sweat. The darkness gives way to dawn, and then to the harsh light of morning, and still he hunts. He searches endlessly, desperately, sweeping the seedy district and working his methodical way outward into the fringes of respectable neighborhoods. There is no sign of his son, and panic claws at his throat. 

By the time the sun is high overhead, Jango is near despair. He stops to rest his throbbing leg, leaning against a building as he gasps with pain. A flash of movement in his peripheral vision catches his attention, and he turns. Across the street is a quaint little shop with a cheerful sign that reads BAKERY, and through the large windows, he sees a woman twirling with a young child. Jango stiffens.

Boba.

He launches away from the wall and storms across the street, slamming the bakery door open with a shout. “Boba!”

You scream and cower away, shielding the boy with your body. Jango stalks toward you, a huge and intimidating figure in Mandalorian armor.

“Please don’t hurt us!” you cry. “I haven’t cleared the till yet. You can take all the credits, just please, please don’t hurt him.”

Jango skids to a halt. “Hurt him?”

“He’s just a child,” you beg. “Please.”

Jango raises his hands slowly, telegraphing that he’s not a threat. Currently. He breaks the seal on his helmet and removes it, setting it on the table next to him.

“My name is Jango Fett. Boba is my son,” he says.

Your terrified gaze darts to his face. Your hand is cupping Boba’s head protectively, but the boy twists in your arms when he hears his father’s voice.

“Dada!” Boba shrieks, pushing away from you.

You set the boy down with obvious reluctance, and he runs to Jango, who scoops him up into a tight embrace. He clutches Boba to his chest as he examines him for injuries.

“How did he come to be wandering the streets alone in the middle of the night?” you ask, more than a hint of judgment in your tone.

“My friend was supposed to be watching him while I was at work,” Jango replied. “Former friend, I reckon. I’ve been searching for him for hours.”

Boba is babbling happily. You can only understand about half of what he says, but Jango listens gravely to the boy.

“Is that so?” he asks. He shifts his attention to you, and you swallow nervously under the intensity of his scrutiny. “He says you gave him hot chocolate.”

You feel a hot flush wash over you at the disapproval you infer from his words. “Well, it was either that or caf, and I didn’t want to see what would happen if we gave a toddler a double shot of espresso.”

“Thank you for taking care of him,” he says, and his voice is filled with so much relief that you soften instantly. 

“I’m glad you found him. He’s a sweet boy.” After a moment’s hesitation, you speak again. “Would you like something to eat? I’ve just closed up for the day, but we have a few things left.”

Jango looks surprised at your offer, but he accepts gladly. “I haven’t eaten since yesterday.”

You pull together an assortment of savory and sweet pastries: a vagnerian canapé, a water-chicken meat pie, a tal-toori, and dameapple turnover. Then you brew a large cup of caf and set it all on the table for him. He has collapsed into one of your big, comfortable armchairs, and Boba is resting against his armored chest. Without his helmet, you can see that he is remarkably handsome, and you smile at the way he rests his cheek on his son’s riotous curls. He looks exhausted; deep circles carved under his eyes—eyes that are exactly the same beautiful, rich brown as Boba’s—and there is a shadow of stubble on his jaw. The Arcadian jazz continues to play, and you pick up your broom to continue cleaning as Jango eats. Boba calls out your name and reaches for you.

“No, Boba,” Jango chides. “Leave the pretty lady alone. She has work to do.”

“I don’t mind,” you say, holding out your arms to Boba. 

Jango shrugs and hands his son back to you so he can attack his plate in earnest. You dance as you work, much to Boba’s delight. Jango watches you, admiring the way your body sways to the music. He isn’t blind; he can see that you are a beautiful woman, and he takes a moment to appreciate the way a few strands of hair have worked themselves free from your simple bun to curl in a halo around your face. He realizes that he’s been holding a pastry halfway to his mouth as he watches you twirl and play with his son. He crams the rest hastily into his mouth and takes a long drink of caf to wash it down. 

The food is good. Delicious, actually. He’s been eating ration bars for weeks, and he’s almost forgotten what real food tastes like. The warm light of the early afternoon spills into the bakery and bathes the room in a tranquil golden haze. He notices now that there are cheerful vases of fresh flowers on each table, and a low shelf full of books against one wall. 

Kriff, he’s so tired. He stretches his legs out gingerly, feeling the ache of his blaster wound. He leans back in the soft chair, just for a moment. Just to rest his leg before making the long walk back to the Slave I.

You finish cleaning the bakery and get everything staged for the next morning, and when you and Boba return to the front of house, you find Jango asleep in your armchair. You finally get a good look at him without feeling quite so awkward and intimidated. He looks younger; his guarded expression relaxes into softness. His head is tilted back, leaving the thick, brown column of his throat exposed. His shoulders are impressively broad, and while some of that bulk is clearly due to his armor, you suspect that most of it is just Jango.

With a tiny smile, you retrieve a picture book from your shelf and settle into another armchair with Boba on your lap. The boy snacks on the leftover scraps from his father’s plate, even though you offer to get him a plate of his own. You read to him until he falls asleep, cuddled safely in your arms.

Jango lurches awake, staring wildly around him, his body tensed for violence. He’s disoriented for a moment, but then he sees you, curled up in an armchair across from him, Boba nestled securely against you. Both of you are fast asleep. He stands, flexing his leg experimentally. He’s not sure how long he was out, but judging by the angle of the sun, it’s been a few hours. He crosses to your armchair and gazes down at you and Boba. Something like tenderness is in his eyes as he smooths your hair out of your face.

Your eyes flutter open at his touch, and you smile up at him drowsily.

“I need to get going,” he says quietly, careful not to wake his son.

You nod your understanding and rise to your feet. He takes Boba and settles him against his shoulder. You help him put on his helmet, and he presses his free fist to his chest in a gesture of respect, careful not to jostle the boy.

“Thank you again,” he says sincerely. “For everything.”

“Of course,” you say. “Tell Boba to come visit me again sometime.”

“He’d like that,” Jango says. 

You walk him to the door and watch as he and Boba disappear down the streets of Bar’leth, and as you stand alone in your bakery, the music continues to play.

“Boba Fett?” a man asks. He is wearing civilian clothes, but the stick up his ass has Boba willing to bet a thousand credits that he’s Imperial military.

Boba nods his head.

“The very man I was hoping to find," the man says. His clipped, affected Coruscanti accent grates on Boba's temper."The Empire requires your service. I’m to deliver you personally to Lord Vader’s ship.”

Boba finishes his drink and wordlessly follows the man, and the song plays on in the empty cantina.

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This fic has artwork!

[spiritsonic]

If you feel comfortable answering, are you going to stay here on Tumblr even with the new AI situation, or are you going to migrate to someplace like Cohost? Obviously, things are subject to change, but like, how are you feeling about all of this currently? (As an aside, you mentioned your workload had gotten larger. I hope you're doing alright and making sure to still take care of yourself!)

I'll be sticking around... I really don't like or trust any of the options available right now, but as a creator who does a lot of work via my online presence, I don't have much of a choice.

I'll continue branching out to new options as the old guard of social media slowly strangle themselves. I have a Bluesky, and will likely get a Cohost soon.

[oncethefirefades]

Welcome to DawnClan

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You find yourself standing in an unfamiliar environment. Nothing but mist and stardust as far as the eye can see until you are greeted with a pair of orange eyes. Before you could call out to ask who was there, a large tom joins you in the vast empty space and gives you a slight chuckle. “Well, I’m not sure how you got here, but I could take a pretty good guess. Either way, I’ve been told to expect company, so I’ll do my job— though I can’t say that showing you my home is considered hard work exactly.” 

His words didn’t make much sense, but you weren’t going to question it. Something about the broad, orange tabby told you to trust him; perhaps it was the glimmer of starlight in his gaze, his tall and proud stature, or perhaps something else that words could not describe as easily. Regardless, as he led you towards a welcoming barn and a land of fences laced with the faint scent of a few too many animals, you followed without hesitation.

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While some cats may find it difficult to work in an environment so close with twolegs, it is something that the cats within this Clan pride themselves on heavily. With the boon of bountiful prey and a multitude of various food sources backing them up, nothing stops these excessively proud cats from boasting about never going hungry even during the peak of leaf-bare. Their lands are smaller than the other two clans, yet this doesn’t stop their territory from being full of life. With sheep, cows, horses, chickens, and the occasional friendly herding dog to keep them company, DawnClan falls nothing short of being one of the most bountiful clans. Working around (and sometimes with, when they can be manipulated) twolegs, these cats are able to fill their bellies and back their Clan up with the power of eggs and milk. It also helps that they are able to get their paws on the highly sought after sheep wool that makes their camp one of the most luxurious. Buzzing bee hives dotting the outskirts of vast, rolling pastures also provide an excellent source of honey when carefully extracted by a feline’s cunning. The only thing that could set this rowdy coalition back is when new-leaf arrives, then every cat is needed to place their full attention  towards the massive workload increase that comes with the birth of new young animals DawnClan strives to oversee.

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Each of the Clans within this territory, all with their own methods for survival, have developed unique roles for each of their members to grow into as they undergo their training and become warriors within the clan. While all warriors will hunt and defend their territory, these specialized roles play a huge part in maintaining the prosperity of their respective Clan. Within DawnClan, a warrior can find themselves becoming a pointer, shepherd, or guardian. 

Pointers work towards surveying and memorizing the migration patterns of prey and the movements of predators to keep the Clan’s territory in perfect balance. Alongside monitoring the behavior of prey and predator alike which rove throughout their territory, pointers are specially suited for tracking unusually large game over long distances. They use coordinated team tactics to bring down quarries several times their size, functioning in sync akin to packs of canines on the hunt— a practiced strategy that is unique to DawnClan’s culture and grants them skill to fell even the most magnificent of prey such as deer. There is nothing more thrilling than a brutal chase and satisfying capture in the eyes of pointers, reveling gleefully in their shared camaraderie. 

Shepherds on the contrary are a more nurturing role, tending to the multitude of animals within the farm and working to understand them on a deeper level. These cats are most often in charge of gathering eggs from the chicken roost, extracting milk from cows, and collecting wool from sheep— even more dangerous tasks such as gathering hair from the mane of horses fall to shepherds. No other cats within the Clan can be found to be as patient and gentle as these, unafraid to approach any animal no matter what temperament they may have. These cats are often inquisitive and have a keen eye, as they must always be mindful of their charges’ health and mood. 

Lastly are the guardians, a role sporting some of the most dedicated warriors within the Clan. Being placed within the most time and attention consuming niche, these cats are tough. Trained to be exemplary fighters with incredible brawling ability, these felines are constantly stationed outside of camp and the animal enclosures. Guardians work together to patrol each section of their ranch’s most vulnerable areas and keep both cats and livestock safe from a multitude of threats. Anything from raccoons to stray dogs can be found attempting to steal a chicken or harass peacefully grazing sheep, and it’s the responsibility of guardians to keep vigilant regarding potential enemies, alerting the Clan and fearlessly protecting their charges from them in turn. 

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From unique clowders that have long since stood independently while cultivating their own lives stems equally unique cultures, and celebration for each of the following Clans which have sprang from their pawsteps. For DawnClan, each season they find themselves partaking in a series of games consisting of multiple trials where all cats can show off their skills. This tradition is called the Red Sun Derby— hosting wild events such as an obstacle course, herding competition, and a bucking showdown, a fervor runs through the lifeblood of DawnClan as each warrior seeks to declare themself rodeo champion. Substantially less dangerous— though no less chaotic— in new-leaf, a scavenger hunt called Suns’s First Light takes place. Imploring cats to work together with their clanmates, special objects often laced with sentimental value to the owner are hidden throughout various sections of the territory, often in tricky or potentially difficult to reach places. Cats must work together to locate and gather each of these objects before the other teams. A cat who finds the particular item can either choose to keep it with permission from the owner or return it, either way serving as a symbol of interconnectivity throughout the Clan as they appreciate each other’s special mementos and the effort taken to retrieve them. Of course, the teams who find the most items may enjoy bragging rights too, but it’s all in good fun as things often are within DawnClan’s jovial environment.

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[ellagrace20]

Cloud Migration and Integration A Strategic Shift Toward Scalable Infrastructure

In today’s digital-first business environment, cloud computing is no longer just a technology trend—it’s a foundational element of enterprise strategy. As organizations seek greater agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency, cloud migration and integration have emerged as critical initiatives. However, transitioning to the cloud is far from a lift-and-shift process; it requires thoughtful planning, seamless integration, and a clear understanding of long-term business objectives.

What is Cloud Migration and Why Does It Matter

Cloud migration involves moving data, applications, and IT processes from on-premises infrastructure or legacy systems to cloud-based environments. These environments can be public, private, or hybrid, depending on the organization’s needs. While the move offers benefits such as cost reduction, improved performance, and on-demand scalability, the true value lies in enabling innovation through flexible technology infrastructure.

But migration is only the first step. Cloud integration—the process of configuring applications and systems to work cohesively within the cloud—is equally essential. Without integration, businesses may face operational silos, inconsistent data flows, and reduced productivity, undermining the very purpose of migration.

Key Considerations in Cloud Migration

A successful cloud migration depends on more than just transferring workloads. It involves analyzing current infrastructure, defining the desired end state, and selecting the right cloud model and service providers. Critical factors include:

Application suitability: Not all applications are cloud-ready. Some legacy systems may need reengineering or replacement.

Data governance: Moving sensitive data to the cloud demands a strong focus on compliance, encryption, and access controls.

Downtime management: Minimizing disruption during the migration process is essential for business continuity.

Security architecture: Ensuring that cloud environments are resilient against threats is a non-negotiable part of migration planning.

Integration for a Unified Ecosystem

Once in the cloud, seamless integration becomes the linchpin for realizing operational efficiency. Organizations must ensure that their applications, databases, and platforms communicate efficiently in real time. This includes integrating APIs, aligning with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and enabling data exchange across multiple cloud platforms.

Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies

Cloud strategies have evolved beyond single-provider solutions. Many organizations now adopt hybrid (combining on-premise and cloud infrastructure) or multi-cloud (using services from multiple cloud providers) approaches. While this enhances flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in, it adds complexity to integration and governance.

To address this, organizations need a unified approach to infrastructure orchestration, monitoring, and automation. Strong integration frameworks and middleware platforms become essential in stitching together a cohesive IT ecosystem.

Long-Term Value of Cloud Transformation

Cloud migration and integration are not one-time projects—they are ongoing transformations. As business needs evolve, cloud infrastructure must adapt through continuous optimization, cost management, and performance tuning.

Moreover, integrated cloud environments serve as the foundation for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT), enabling businesses to innovate faster and more efficiently.

By treating cloud migration and integration as strategic investments rather than tactical moves, organizations position themselves to stay competitive, agile, and future-ready.

[spaseddust]

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[phoenixtakaramono]

Re: Where to Read the Four Butchlander Threadfics on Twitter & Status Update about Them

Whelp, guess what, everyone? Your girl’s Twitter account got shadowbanned for the first time. And pretty much the threadfics are inaccessible until the ban gets lifted. (Let’s hope everything’s back to normal soon. 😭)

The threadfics in question (M3GAN-inspired AU, Fix-It AU, and Sugar Baby AU are the long WIPs; the Vampire & Lycan Hunter AU is the only one complete):

And like I was somewhat expecting, with my account currently submerged in the ether (fingers crossed nothing’s affected and everything’s back to normal once I’m back so we can return to our regular schedule threadfic updates on Twitter), another person’s reached out to me about it:

The Asks in question:

These threadfics were always intended to exist on Twitter as the first draft prototypes where I can write spontaneously and see what works, what doesn’t, and make them reader-interactive so pretty much my readers influence important story decisions for whichever threadfic it is. Then if I were to migrate these threadfics over to AO3, the intention was always to flesh them out more and polish them up, maybe change a couple story elements so there’s a point of difference between what’s on AO3 versus what’s on my Twitter (as an analogy, think of an author’s original webnovel version they uploaded on their website versus the professional light novel version they’ve polished up for publication) to keep it fresh. This migration was supposed to happen after all four chapters of Truce are complete and the only Butchlander fic I have left on AO3 that would still be ongoing would be The Name of the Game, which frees up my workload.

So currently, where we are right now, I am seriously considering moving up the schedule if, after 1 week (10/29/23), my account on Twitter is still Shazamed. I have heard shadowbans range from 2-3 days, to 3-5 days where it’s best if I don’t use the app in this duration of time, before escalating to Twitter Support if it persists. Same goes if my account is restored and I still get shadowbanned in the future for updating any of these 3 long threadfics.

Because, at that point, I might as well just port them over to AO3 if this keeps happening and save myself the headache. But this will have to be tested out. If I see it is truly unsustainable due to Twitter’s current unfriendliness to 🔞 threadfics (😒 …it used to be an ultra friendly platform for such, till you showed up El0n Musk), then I’ll just stop writing 🔞 threadfics all together.

The one thing I will have to say, though, is being a very detail-oriented multi-fandom writer who’s trying to be fair by adhering to the update schedule, for any new content, updates will be slow. Unlike Twitter where I can churn out 25 tweets at a time per update, you’ll be looking at weeks or months per chapter update on AO3 since three of them will be turned into genuine long stories. Quicker updates depend on how much content already exist on Twitter to be adapted from before the time of migration! Let’s see how it goes! ✌️

[aptlytechnology]

Aptly AVS Migration: The Smartest, Smoothest & Fastest Path to the Cloud

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[deepaseo]

Transforming Educational Management with Softloom's Institute Management Software

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, effective management systems are essential for institutions aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and improve student outcomes. Softloom’s Institute Management Software stands out as a comprehensive solution designed to streamline administrative processes, optimize resource allocation, and foster an engaging learning environment.

What is Institute Management Software?

Institute Management Software (IMS) refers to a suite of applications designed to assist educational institutions in managing their day-to-day operations efficiently. This type of software encompasses a variety of functions, including student enrollment, attendance tracking, grading, financial management, and communication between students, parents, and staff. By centralizing these processes, IMS not only reduces administrative burdens but also improves data accuracy and enhances the overall educational experience.

How to Implement and Manage Institute Management Software

Implementing and managing Institute Management Software like Softloom involves several key steps:

Conduct a Needs Assessment

Evaluate existing processes to identify challenges and gather input from stakeholders—like administrators and teachers—to determine essential software features.

Select the Right Software

Evaluate software choices according to their ease of use, scalability, and ability to be customized. Choose Softloom for its tailored solutions that cater specifically to educational needs.

Plan for Data Migration

Create a strategy for transferring existing data to ensure no vital information is lost. Leverage Softloom’s support to facilitate a seamless transition.

Provide Training and Support

Offer comprehensive training sessions for all users to ensure they understand the platform. Maintain ongoing support to help with any post-implementation issues.

Monitor and Evaluate Performance

Regularly track software usage and collect feedback from users to identify areas for improvement, ensuring the software continues to meet evolving needs.

Embrace Continuous Improvement

Stay adaptable to changes in education by implementing regular updates from the software provider to keep up with technological advancements and best practices.

Many institutions have successfully implemented Softloom’s Institute Management Software, leading to transformative results. For example, a mid-sized college reported a 30% reduction in administrative workload after switching to Softloom, allowing staff to focus more on student engagement and support. Another institution highlighted improved communication as a key benefit, noting that student satisfaction scores increased significantly after adopting the platform.

Softloom's Institute Management Software is a powerful tool designed to optimize the operations of educational institutions. This comprehensive platform centralizes key administrative tasks, such as student enrollment, attendance tracking, grading, and financial management, allowing staff to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors. Its user-friendly interface ensures that administrators, teachers, and students can easily access vital information, while customizable modules cater to the specific needs of each institution.

Beyond administration, Softloom’s software offers advanced reporting and analytics features that enable institutions to gain insights into performance metrics and student progress. With integrated communication tools, it fosters collaboration among faculty, students, and parents, enhancing engagement and support within the educational community. By leveraging Softloom's Institute Management Software, institutions can improve efficiency, enhance the overall learning experience, and drive better outcomes in an increasingly competitive educational environment.

[girlactionfigure]

Amazon.com says it is planning to invest about $7.2 billion through 2037 in Israel, and launched its Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country.

Amazon's cloud services in the region will allow the country's government to run applications and store data in data centers located in Israel.

Accountant General of Israel: "The establishment of the Region will enable us to migrate substantial governmental workloads to the cloud, and we are confident that it will help us accelerate digital transformation in the public sector."

With the expansion, AWS will be available in 32 geographic regions.

Likud Herut UK