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Writing on technology, talent, and the IT industry from the zenrepute team.
The hidden cost of a bad IT hire
A mis-hire in a senior engineering role costs far more than the recruiter's fee. Here's how companies actually quantify the damage — and what to do about it.
FinOps isn't just for the Fortune 500
Mid-market companies waste an average of 30% of their cloud spend on idle resources and oversized instances. Here's a practical starting point for getting it under control.
Why AI won't replace your IT team (and what it will change)
Every few months a new wave of 'AI will automate IT' headlines circulates. The reality is more nuanced — and more interesting.
SOC 2 readiness without the drama
SOC 2 certification has a reputation for being expensive and disruptive. It doesn't have to be, if you approach it the right way from the start.
Eight questions to ask before hiring an IT consulting firm
Not all IT consulting engagements deliver the same value. The questions you ask in the sales process reveal a lot about how a firm will actually operate once the contract is signed.
Building a high-functioning distributed engineering team
The shift to remote-first has made it easier to hire great engineers — and harder to keep them aligned. Here's what actually works.