VSHN.timer #240: Let the games begin!

Welcome to another VSHN.timer! Every Monday, 5 links related to Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI / CD, and DevOps; all stuff coming out of our own chat system, making us think, laugh, or simply work better.

Paris is hosting the Olympic Games for the third time in history. After 1900 and 1924, the sporting elite is battling it out in the French capital in 2024. Did you know that surfing broke the record for the farthest competition to be held outside the host city? (in Tahiti, 15,000km from Paris) Or that one of the newly added disciplines at the Paris Games is breaking (breakdancing)? And that the Olympic Games achieved gender equality in athlete numbers for the first time ever this year?

We are following the action closely and keeping our fingers crossed for our athletes and teams. The medal table currently looks like this:

While we’re on the subject of listicles, we’ve put together a few exciting ones that are more in keeping with the theme of this blog:

1. The Top 100 Tech Companies 2024:
   This list ranks the leading technology companies worldwide in 2024, showcasing their financial performance. The ranking highlights industry giants and rising stars across various tech sectors, emphasizing their contributions to the global tech landscape:
   https://coveragely.com/blog/metrics-and-analysis/the-top-100-tech-companies-2024
   
2. Top 10 Opportunities for Technology Companies in 2024
   EY identifies the top ten growth opportunities for tech companies in 2024, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable technology. The report provides strategic insights for companies to capitalize on emerging trends and drive innovation:
   https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/tmt/top-10-opportunities-for-technology-companies-in-2024
   
3. Top 10 Technology Trends for 2024
   This article outlines the most influential technology trends for 2024, including advancements in AI, the rise of quantum computing, and the convergence of IT and security teams. It provides an overview of how these trends shape industries and impact global technology development:
   https://technologymagazine.com/top10/top-10-technology-trends-for-2024
   
4. Top 10 In-Demand Programming Languages for 2024
   Crossover lists the programming languages that are most sought after in 2024, such as Python, JavaScript, and Rust. The guide explains the strengths and ideal use cases for each language, helping developers and tech teams stay competitive in the evolving tech landscape:
   https://www.crossover.com/blog/top-10-in-demand-programming-languages-for-2024
   
5. Most Innovative Companies
   Fast Company’s list of the most innovative companies celebrates organizations that have made significant impacts through creativity and innovation. It covers a variety of sectors, highlighting how these companies are addressing contemporary challenges and pushing boundaries in their respective fields:
   https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list

But now back to the topic mentioned at the outset: Are you following the Olympic Games? Do you have your heart set on a particular country or athletes and are they performing above your expectations? Get in touch with us, and see you next week for another edition of VSHN.timer.

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