Web Ops & Performance

Strata Week: The data behind Yahoo's front page

Strata Week: The data behind Yahoo's front page

A new look at Yahoo's traffic, the challenge of scaling Tumblr, and a host of visualization guidelines.

by  | @audreywatters  | +Audrey Watters | 16 February 2012

In this week's data news: Yahoo visualizes its front page traffic and demographics, why Tumblr is tougher to scale than Twitter, and a look at what you need to consider as you build visualizations.

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Business-government ties complicate cyber security

"Inside Cyber Warfare" author Jeffrey Carr discusses current security trends.

by  |  6 February 2012

Is an attack on a U.S. business' network an attack on the U.S. itself? "Inside Cyber Warfare" author Jeffrey Carr discusses the intermingling of corporate and government interests in this interview.

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Velocity Newsletter: January 19, 2012

Velocity Newsletter: January 19, 2012

Slow performance plagues a major newspaper's website. Old operations advice holds true.

by  | @radar  | +O'Reilly Radar | 19 January 2012

Highlights from the 1/19/12 edition of the Strata newsletter include: Slow download times prevent a major media organization from innovating, and Velocity co-chair John Allspaw unearths some pearls of wisdom from his archive.

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You can't get away with a bad mobile experience anymore

You can't get away with a bad mobile experience anymore

Joshua Bixby on mobile speed, platform optimization and KPIs.

by  | @macslocum  | +Mac Slocum | 14 December 2011

Mobile used to carry built-in caveats around speed and design, but those excuses are now wearing thin. In this interview, Strangeloop's Joshua Bixby discusses the evolution of mobile expectations and how companies should adapt.

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Why cloud services are a tempting target for attackers

Why cloud services are a tempting target for attackers

Jeffrey Carr on the significant and escalating risks of hosting data with cloud providers.

by  | @jeffreycarr  |  5 December 2011

Before organizations embrace the efficiencies and cost savings of cloud services, they should also closely consider the security repercussions and liabilities attached to the cloud.

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What's on the agenda for Velocity Europe

What's on the agenda for Velocity Europe

Steve Souders previews Velocity Europe 2011.

by  | 27 October 2011

Velocity co-chair Steve Souders highlights a number of Velocity Europe speakers and sessions that caught his attention.

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