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Unlocking the Potential: Serverless Technology Benefits

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Serverless technology has taken over the cloud computing industry over the last ten years. Developers can create and execute application code using the serverless approach of cloud computing, which reduces the need to provide or manage servers or backend infrastructure.

When serverless computing technology was initially introduced to developers, it was mostly used for Function-as-a-Service, or FaaS. Though very limited, this was helpful for event-driven functions. More and more large-scale, compute-intensive workloads are finding value in serverless technology, which has recently expanded far beyond FaaS. This may involve managing sizable container-based architectures or even large-scale batch processing.

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IBM have highlighted a few serverless trends to monitor asIBM approach KubeCon 2023. IBM have also invited their MongoDB colleagues to share their opinions on this game-changing technology.

Developers should use serverless technology

Adopting technology that streamlines and improves the developer experience is critical for organizations as the role of the developer continues to change in response to growing demands. One of the technologies that is increasing developer productivity is serverless. Since pre-made connectors are frequently used by serverless platforms, developers can take advantage of application capabilities more quickly and hasten market launch. They are able to push the envelope without having to sacrifice performance.

At IBM, they have developed a single, cohesive serverless platform, pushed by developers who were dissatisfied with the cramped workspace that FaaS enables yet enjoyed the idea of not having to manage servers. It also frees up time that was spent on infrastructure management, allowing them to focus on developing. With IBM Cloud Code Engine, serverless computing is elevated. When using IBM Cloud Code Engine, developers can run containers, create and deploy source code, or submit larger batch workloads to the IBM Cloud. All of these scenarios share a common API and user interface, which can be managed from a single management dashboard using a straightforward pay-per-use consumption model.

Serverless computing can avoid vendor lock-in. IT specialists in many sectors of the economy are drawn to flexible technology solutions that don’t impose vendor lock-ins. According to recent IBM research, about 80% of C-suite executives stated that the success of their digital initiatives depends on workloads being fully portable and free of vendor lock-in.

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More serverless solutions have lately been developed using open-source technologies like Kubernetes, Istio, knative, and Paketo, even if some serverless technology is proprietary and leads to vendor lock-in. This indicates that as compared to proprietary choices, the workloads that are operating are more portable. IBM is of the opinion that in order for modern businesses to prosper, they must collaborate with a wide range of partners even rival businesses. IBM partner ecosystem strategy challenges the conventional understanding of competition by shifting the focus from rivalries to a more flexible and cooperative route to success. From this perspective, serverless can assist in eliminating the complications caused by vendor lock-in.

Workloads requiring a lot of computation are supported by serverless

AI and high-performance computing (HPC) are two examples of the compute-intensive technologies that businesses are embracing quickly these days. Even if these technologies have a lot of potential, adoption may be hindered by the expenses and expertise required. For instance, HPC users typically possess domain knowledge in areas like financial modeling, simulations, and EDA, but they lack the infrastructure provisioning, management, and security capabilities. All of that is taken care of by serverless. The market for AI workloads has to expand swiftly due to intense competition. Businesses want an infrastructure that supports pay-per-use and rapid enablement because they are typically highly expensive. Serverless technology makes this possible.

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