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Insights on cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud, and web development from the ICTLAB team in Brussels.

18 June 2026 · 9 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Building Production Data Pipelines with Python and Airflow

A practical guide to building production-grade data pipelines with Python and Apache Airflow. ETL patterns, monitoring, and best practices.

10 June 2026 · 10 min read

DevOps & Cloud

RAG for Enterprise: Building AI-Powered Knowledge Bases

How Belgian enterprises can leverage Retrieval-Augmented Generation to build AI-powered knowledge bases that connect LLMs to proprietary data.

5 June 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Local SEO for Brussels-Based Businesses

How Brussels-based businesses can dominate local search results. Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews, and location-specific optimization.

2 June 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Infrastructure Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus

A practical guide to infrastructure monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus. Setup, dashboards, alerting, and best practices for Belgian DevOps teams.

28 May 2026 · 7 min read

Web & Digital

Progressive Web Apps: When They Make Business Sense

When should Belgian companies invest in a PWA? Benefits, limitations, real-world use cases, and how PWAs compare to native apps.

25 May 2026 · 9 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Cloud-Native Architecture Patterns

Essential cloud-native architecture patterns for Belgian enterprises: microservices, event-driven, CQRS, and serverless approaches explained.

20 May 2026 · 7 min read

Web & Digital

Digital Marketing Budget Guide for Belgian SMEs

How Belgian SMEs should allocate their digital marketing budget in 2026. SEO, Google Ads, social media, and content marketing budget breakdowns.

18 May 2026 · 6 min read

Cybersecurity

How Much Does a Security Audit Cost in Belgium?

A transparent guide to security audit pricing in Belgium: what affects costs, typical price ranges for different audit types, and how to budget.

18 May 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Managed Kubernetes vs Self-Managed: Cost Comparison

A cost comparison of managed Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE) vs self-managed clusters for Belgian companies. Total cost of ownership analysis.

12 May 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Web Performance Optimization: Core Web Vitals

A practical guide to improving Core Web Vitals scores for Belgian websites. LCP, FID, CLS optimization techniques that boost SEO and user experience.

10 May 2026 · 7 min read

Cybersecurity

Social Engineering Testing: Why Your Team Is Your Weakest Link

How social engineering tests reveal human vulnerabilities in your organization, common attack vectors, and how to build a security-aware culture.

10 May 2026 · 7 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms

Why Belgian tech teams are adopting platform engineering. Build internal developer platforms that improve productivity and reduce cognitive load.

5 May 2026 · 7 min read

Web & Digital

WordPress Security: Hardening Your Business Site

Essential WordPress security practices for Belgian businesses. Protect your site from hackers with these hardening techniques and security plugins.

2 May 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Disaster Recovery in the Cloud: A Belgian Perspective

How Belgian companies can build resilient disaster recovery in the cloud. RTO/RPO planning, multi-region strategies, and compliance considerations.

1 May 2026 · 9 min read

Cybersecurity

DORA Compliance for Belgian Financial Institutions

What Belgian banks, insurers, and financial services companies need to know about DORA compliance, ICT risk management, and resilience testing.

28 April 2026 · 9 min read

Web & Digital

Technical SEO Checklist for Belgian Websites

A comprehensive technical SEO checklist for Belgian websites. Core Web Vitals, crawlability, indexation, schema markup, and mobile optimization.

25 April 2026 · 7 min read

DevOps & Cloud

CI/CD Pipeline Security: Hardening Your Pipeline

Essential security practices for CI/CD pipelines: secret management, artifact signing, dependency scanning, and pipeline-as-code security.

22 April 2026 · 6 min read

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Scanning vs Penetration Testing Explained

The key differences between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, costs, frequency, and when Belgian companies should use each approach.

20 April 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Conversion Rate Optimization for Belgian E-commerce

Data-driven CRO strategies for Belgian e-commerce sites. A/B testing, checkout optimization, and UX improvements that increase conversions.

18 April 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Multi-Cloud Strategy: Benefits and Pitfalls

Should your Belgian company adopt a multi-cloud strategy? Explore the real benefits, hidden costs, and practical considerations for multi-cloud architectures.

15 April 2026 · 7 min read

Cybersecurity

NIS2 Sectors in Belgium: Who Must Comply?

A complete overview of NIS2 sectors in Belgium: essential entities, important entities, and how to determine if your organization falls under the directive.

12 April 2026 · 7 min read

Web & Digital

Headless CMS: Why Belgian Companies Are Switching

Why Belgian companies are moving to headless CMS architectures. Benefits, popular platforms, and when a headless approach makes business sense.

10 April 2026 · 9 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Docker to Kubernetes: Migration Path

A step-by-step guide for migrating from Docker Compose to Kubernetes, covering architecture decisions, tooling, and common pitfalls.

5 April 2026 · 10 min read

Cybersecurity

Incident Response Plan Template for Belgian Companies

A free incident response plan template tailored for Belgian organizations, covering NIS2 requirements, communication protocols, and recovery steps.

2 April 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Multilingual Website SEO for Belgium

How to optimize multilingual websites for SEO in Belgium. Hreflang implementation, content strategy for Dutch, French, and English audiences.

1 April 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

How to Reduce Cloud Costs: FinOps Guide

A practical FinOps guide for Belgian companies. Reduce cloud costs by 30-50% with right-sizing, reserved instances, and automated cost governance.

28 March 2026 · 8 min read

Cybersecurity

Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats for Belgian SMEs in 2026

The most critical cybersecurity threats facing Belgian SMEs in 2026, from ransomware to supply chain attacks, and how to protect your business.

25 March 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Google Ads for B2B in Belgium

How Belgian B2B companies can use Google Ads effectively. Campaign structure, keyword strategy, landing pages, and ROI optimization for B2B.

22 March 2026 · 7 min read

DevOps & Cloud

GitOps Explained: Continuous Delivery with Kubernetes

Learn how GitOps transforms Kubernetes deployments with declarative configuration, automated sync, and improved reliability for Belgian DevOps teams.

20 March 2026 · 9 min read

Cybersecurity

ISO 27001 Gap Analysis: Step-by-Step for Belgian Companies

A practical guide to conducting an ISO 27001 gap analysis for Belgian organizations, from initial scoping to remediation planning.

18 March 2026 · 7 min read

Web & Digital

How Much Does a Website Cost in Belgium? 2026 Guide

A transparent breakdown of website development costs in Belgium for 2026. From simple marketing sites to complex web applications.

15 March 2026 · 9 min read

DevOps & Cloud

AWS vs Azure for Belgian Companies

An objective comparison of AWS and Azure for Belgian businesses. Data residency, pricing, compliance, and which cloud provider fits your needs.

12 March 2026 · 7 min read

Cybersecurity

Red Teaming vs Penetration Testing: What's the Difference?

Understand the key differences between red teaming and penetration testing, when to use each, and which approach is right for your organization.

10 March 2026 · 9 min read

Web & Digital

E-commerce Platform Comparison: Shopify vs WooCommerce vs Headless

An objective comparison of Shopify, WooCommerce, and headless commerce for Belgian businesses. Features, costs, scalability, and which to choose.

8 March 2026 · 8 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Terraform vs Ansible: Which Should You Use?

A practical comparison of Terraform and Ansible for Belgian DevOps teams. When to use each tool, how they complement each other, and real-world use cases.

5 March 2026 · 6 min read

Cybersecurity

How to Prepare for a Penetration Test: Checklist

A practical checklist for Belgian companies preparing for their first or next penetration test. Scope, access, documentation, and communication tips.

6 February 2026 · 7 min read

Cybersecurity

Web Application Security: 10 Best Practices

The 10 most important web application security practices every development team should follow, from input validation to secure authentication.

14 January 2026 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

SEO for Belgian Companies: A Practical Guide

Learn how Belgian companies can improve their search engine rankings with practical SEO strategies covering technical SEO, content, and local optimization.

20 November 2025 · 9 min read

Web & Digital

Digital Transformation Roadmap for Belgian SMEs

A step-by-step digital transformation roadmap for Belgian SMEs. From assessing digital maturity to implementing technology changes that deliver real ROI.

15 September 2025 · 8 min read

Web & Digital

Next.js vs WordPress: Which Should You Choose?

A practical comparison of Next.js and WordPress for business websites. Learn which platform fits your performance, security, and scalability needs.

22 April 2025 · 7 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Why Kubernetes? Business Benefits Beyond the Hype

Discover the real business benefits of Kubernetes: cost efficiency, scalability, faster deployments, and how it fits into a modern DevSecOps strategy.

8 April 2025 · 9 min read

DevOps & Cloud

Cloud Migration Checklist for Belgian Companies

A practical cloud migration checklist covering planning, security, compliance, and execution steps for Belgian organizations moving to the cloud.

25 March 2025 · 8 min read

Cybersecurity

SOC as a Service in Belgium: A Complete Guide

Learn what SOC as a Service is, how it works, and why Belgian companies are choosing managed security operations over building in-house SOC teams.

10 March 2025 · 7 min read

Cybersecurity

GDPR vs NIS2 in Belgium: Key Differences

Understand the key differences between GDPR and NIS2 for Belgian organizations, how they overlap, and what compliance looks like when both apply.

20 February 2025 · 6 min read

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing Cost in Belgium: 2025 Guide

A breakdown of penetration testing pricing in Belgium: what affects costs, typical price ranges, and how to choose the right pentest for your budget.

5 February 2025 · 7 min read

DevOps & Cloud

What Is DevSecOps? A Guide for Belgian Companies

Discover what DevSecOps is, why it matters, and how Belgian companies can integrate security into their development pipelines for faster, safer releases.

15 January 2025 · 8 min read

Cybersecurity

NIS2 Compliance in Belgium: What You Need to Know

Learn what NIS2 means for Belgian organizations, who must comply, key requirements, and how to prepare your business for the EU cybersecurity directive.