Insights – topics that keep us busy

In our blog, we take a look behind the scenes, share our knowledge in posts on technological topics and allow visitors to find out more about us and our culture.

Cloud Native Day Zurich – A Look Behind the Scenes

Hard to believe it’s already been four months since we gathered at the Abaton in Zurich – for inspiring talks, thought-provoking discussions, and a relaxed aperitif on the rooftop terrace of SOHO. [Cloud Native Zurich (CNZ)](https://cloudnativezurich.ch/) remains a day full of energy, knowledge sharing, and community spirit in our memories.

Level Up Your Serverless Game

Is your serverless project running into unexpected snags? You’re not alone. From basic misconfigurations to frustrating deployment nightmares, we’ve seen the same pitfalls trap countless teams.

Working at tim&koko – A Look Back After Six Months

It’s hard to believe it’s already been six months since I started at tim&koko. Time has flown by – so it feels like the perfect moment to share a glimpse into life at the tim&koko HQ and reflect on my journey so far.

Using Prometheus 3 OpenTelemetry Endpoint to Ingest OTLP Metrics in Kubernetes

Prometheus 3 introduces native support for OpenTelemetry (OTLP) metrics ingestion, allowing seamless integration between Prometheus and the OpenTelemetry ecosystem.

Deep Dive into Auto Instrumentation for Java with the OpenTelemetry Operator in Kubernetes

As part of our ongoing series exploring the OpenTelemetry ecosystem in Kubernetes-native environments, today we’ll look under the hood at one of its most powerful features: **auto instrumentation for applications via the OpenTelemetry Operator**.

Our Brand Strategy – What tim&koko Is All About

In the spirit of Open Source, we want to give you a transparent look into the DNA of our company, our values, beliefs, and what we stand for both internally and externally at tim&koko. Here’s a insight into our brand definition:

Leaving VMware: Evaluating Proxmox, OpenStack, and KubeVirt as Modern Alternatives

The enterprise virtualization landscape is shifting. With rising costs and tighter licensing models, organizations are re-evaluating their long-standing reliance on VMware. For many, it's no longer just a question of price—it's about flexibility, control, and avoiding vendor lock-in.

We Speak More Than Just Tech Languages

As Cloud Native consultants and architects, we speak many languages – and not just the ones machines understand. Our approach is a combination of technological excellence and communication on equal footing.

Understanding OpenTelemetry Collectors in Kubernetes

As part of our deep dive into OpenTelemetry, we now turn our attention to the OpenTelemetry Collector. The Collector is a crucial component in OpenTelemetry’s architecture, providing a centralized mechanism to receive, process, and export telemetry data. In a Kubernetes-native environment, the OpenTelemetry Operator simplifies the deployment and management of the Collector.

Kafka 4.0: Farewell ZooKeeper, Hello KRaft

For over a decade, ZooKeeper has been a critical (and sometimes painful) part of running Kafka in production. Now, Kafka’s own built-in consensus mechanism — KRaft (Kafka Raft) — is the default and only option moving forward.