EPAM's Bullish AI Forecast: A View from an Alumnus

It was good to see EPAM Systems making headlines for all the right reasons. I have immense respect for the company and its people. A recent report confirmed they are raising their annual financial forecasts, citing significant, rising demand for AI-driven services. I agree completely with their outlook—the AI boom is not just hype; it’s translating into real enterprise investment. ...

13 August, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Yury Akinin

The Trend: 'Own Hardware' Instead of Cloud - Is It True?

Yes, it’s true. For more than two years, this trend has been clearly visible across IT projects. More and more companies are choosing to host IT solutions on their own servers. And it makes sense. In practice, it becomes evident that most disruptions are not caused by the hardware itself but by human factors and the level of expertise of the specialists involved. “Own hardware” allows better control over data (especially to prevent leaks to competitors), significantly reduces costs, and adapts infrastructure to specific needs. For projects involving containerization and orchestration, the “advantage” of clouds nearly disappears. ...

23 December, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Yury Akinin