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Welcome to the September 2026 edition of theVar Cloud.
theVar is Going Weekly!
This month we’re celebrating a huge milestone for theVar.
For years, the newsletter was published on a monthly basis, covering four major topics: Software Architecture, Cloud, AI, and Development. But in recent years, we - as has the entire industry - have experienced tremendous change across all these fields, and it became clear that a monthly newsletter was simply no longer enough.
And so, we’re incredibly proud to announce that theVar is going weekly!
Every week, you’ll receive a new edition of theVar directly in your inbox, dedicated to a specific topic:
Week 1: Software Architecture
Week 2: Cloud
Week 3: AI
Week 4: Development
We’re confident this change will help you stay up to date with the latest developments and news across the industry, while getting even more value from the high-quality content you’ve come to expect from theVar.
Enjoy the new theVar! And please feel free to reply with your thoughts, comments, or questions. We’re eager to hear your feedback - and we promise to read every message you send.
In this edition - Hybrid cloud orchestration, GPT-6 in Azure, ConvertWiz beta and more
As usual, if you found something interesting that you think should be included here, you're interested in a sponsorship, or you have something to say about the content of this newsletter - drop me a mail at [email protected]
Hybrid Cloud Orchestration in AWS - Managing on-premises infrastructure can be complex and challenging, particularly at scale. This article discusses a hybrid cloud orchestration solution that harnesses AWS serverless technologies to streamline operations. You will gain insights into building an efficient orchestration engine capable of maintaining centralized control while executing operations locally.
GPT-6 Astra now available on Microsoft Foundry - The new and very interesting model from OpenAI, GPT-6 Astra, is now available on Microsoft Foundry and can be used with all the features offered on Microsoft’s AI cloud. Read about it here.
Why Cloud Breach Dashboards Misstate the Blast Radius - Many organizations rely on cloud breach dashboards to assess their security posture. However, these dashboards can misrepresent the actual impact of breaches, which might lead to dangerous assumptions. This article outlines the discrepancies in breach reporting and their implications. Read more on CloudTweaks.
The sovereign cloud shift: Rethinking where your data lives - Enterprise cloud decisions are becoming increasingly political amid rising global tensions. As Gartner highlights, geopatriation—shifting workloads to localized, sovereign clouds—is emerging as a top trend for 2026. This article outlines the changing landscape of cloud architecture and what IT leaders need to consider in this new context. Read more on Spiceworks News.
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Introducing ConvertWiz Beta
Ever found yourself reading an article or checking out a product online, only to hit a wall of unfamiliar measurements like Fahrenheit, miles, or ounces?
Pausing what you are doing to run mental math or open another tab just to convert a simple number breaks your focus and slows you down.
ConvertWiz, the chrome extension I’ve been working on in the last few months, solves this seamlessly by automatically converting overseas measurement units into your local formats right on the page as you browse. No longer do you need to check the exchange rate between your local currency and your dream destination hotel’s, or convert your favorite webinar’s time zone to your local one. Everything is shown directly on your web page, simply, seamlessly, and cleanly.
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So, that was the September 2026 edition of theVar Cloud.
I hope you enjoyed it, and feel free to suggest and comment on it, simply by replying to this mail.
Also, if you created a unique content you think can be included here - drop me a note!
Looking forward for your feedback!
Cheers,
Memi