Cloud, On-Prem, or Both? Rethinking Infrastructure for Modern Engineering

22 June 2025 Darren Benson 0

Choosing between cloud, on-prem, or hybrid infrastructure is no longer about picking sides. Modern engineering leaders must balance cost, compliance, and agility in an environment where both technology and business needs are always shifting. This article examines the real trade-offs, supported by industry benchmarks and case studies, and offers practical frameworks for workload placement, migration, and measurement. Whether you are optimising for performance, managing regulatory risk, or scaling platform engineering, the future belongs to organisations that measure outcomes, adapt quickly, and architect for change.

Scaling Remote Engineering Teams – Lessons from the Trenches

13 March 2025 Darren Benson 0

Discover what really makes—or breaks—distributed engineering teams at scale. Drawing on real-world experience, this article goes beyond remote work clichés to reveal the systems, metrics, and platform strategies that separate high-performing teams from the rest. Learn how to reduce friction, foster true autonomy, and build resilient, inclusive cultures—plus a practical audit you can run today. If you’re leading remote or hybrid engineering teams, these are the lessons you can’t afford to miss.