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MAKONIS is a German consultancy for Cloud native software engineering on Microsoft Azure
We advise software-driven companies and departments on how to develop secure and future-proof platforms that lead to maximum customer satisfaction
Choose from these Assessments
In case you don't find a suitable topic, feel free to reach out to us directly and we will offer you a tailored assessment based on your current situation and your goals
Azure Best Practices
Curious on how to comply with architectural best practices in Azure?
Azure Cost Optimization
Want to find untapped potential of reducing your monthly Azure cost?
DevOps Maturity
Want to know how to gauge your organization’s current state of DevOps practices and identify areas for improvement?
Software Supply Chain Security
Are you concerned about the security of your software supply chain? Want to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your defenses?
Code Quality
Are you curious about the quality of your code? Want to identify potential issues and reduce technical debt?
Open Source Compliance
Are you already maintaining a Software Bill of Materials? Great! Interested in automating attribution documents?
Azure Best Practices Assessment
Curious on how to comply with architectural best practices in Azure?
In this free 1-hour Azure best practices assessment our expert facilitators will collaborate with your team to assess your current Azure environment, identify deviations from best practices, and create a tailored action plan.
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Why choose this assessment?
Resilience: Take the right architectural decisions by adopting Azure best practices, leading to future-proof and resilient applications
Governance: Get insights in your current state on meeting regulatory compliance, also valuable for internal and external audits
Speed and Focus: Get actionable insights on your compliance with Azure best practices in just one hour.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from our experience in building and managing Azure environments for leading companies of all sizes
Cost-Efficient: It’s free!
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What's included?
Current State Assessment: We scan your current Azure environment based on Microsoft and community best practices. Understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
Assessment report: You get a word document of ~30 pages covering aspects of availability, architecture, automation, scalability, performance, monitoring and failure response.
Action Plan: Develop a step-by-step plan tailored to your organization’s needs. The plan is provided as Excel table
Azure Cost Optimization Assessment
Want to find untapped potential of reducing your monthly Azure cost?
Our free 1-hour DevOps Azure cost optimization assessment is designed to help your organization save costs on your Azure bill. We will analyze your Azure usage and provide actionable recommendations to optimize your spending
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Why choose this assessment?
Speed: Get insights within 1 hour.
Immediate Impact: Save ~ 10% on your next Azure bill.
Expert Guidance: Our recommendations are practical and go far beyond Azure Cost Advisor and Copilot recommendations
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What's included?
Unused Resources: Identify idle virtual machines (VMs), ExpressRoute circuits, and other underutilized resources using Azure Advisor. Get recommendations on which resources to shut down and see potential savings.
Right-Sizing: Discover underused resources and receive recommendations on how to reduce spend by reconfiguring or consolidating them.
Savings Plans and Reservations: Explore options like Azure savings plans for compute and reserved instances to save up to 72% over pay-as-you-go pricing.
Refactoring: Turn IaaS resources into cost efficient PaaS solutions.
Autoscaling and Compute Services: Configure autoscaling to dynamically allocate resources and choose the right Azure compute service for efficient operation.
Code Quality Assessment
Are you curious about the quality of your code? Want to identify potential issues and reduce technical debt?
Our free 2-hour code quality assessment is designed to help you evaluate your codebase, find areas for enhancement, and elevate your development process.
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Why choose this assessment?
Comprehensive Analysis: Our assessment delves deep into your code, examining its structure, readability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
Bug Detection: Uncover hidden bugs, vulnerabilities, and potential performance bottlenecks. Our assessment tools analyze your code to identify areas that need attention.
Refactoring Recommendations: Receive actionable suggestions for refactoring. We’ll guide you on how to improve code clarity, reduce complexity, and enhance overall quality.
Language-Agnostic: Whether you’re working with JavaScript, Python, Java, or any other language, our assessment covers a wide range of programming languages.
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What's included?
Static Code Analysis: We’ll scan your codebase for issues related to coding standards, security vulnerabilities, and potential bugs.
Code Metrics: Get insights into cyclomatic complexity, code duplication, and maintainability index.
Documentation Review: We’ll assess the quality of your comments, docstrings, and overall documentation.
Best Practices Check: Ensure your code follows industry best practices and conventions.
DevOps Maturity Assessment
Want to know how to gauge your organization’s current state of DevOps practices and identify areas for improvement?
Our free 2-hour DevOps maturity assessment will cover key aspects of your DevOps journey, providing actionable insights to accelerate your transformation.
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Why choose this assessment?
Speed: Get valuable insights in just two hours.
Actionable Recommendations: Receive specific recommendations tailored to your organization’s context.
No Cost: It’s free! We believe in fostering DevOps excellence across all teams.
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What's included?
Culture and Collaboration: Evaluate team dynamics, communication, and alignment between development, operations, and other stakeholders.
Toolchain and Automation: Assess the tools and automation practices used throughout the software development lifecycle.
Release Pipeline: Analyze your release process, deployment frequency, and feedback loops.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Review testing environments, unit testing, and integration practices.
Organizational Structure: Understand how your teams are structured and whether they follow a DevOps mindset.
Performance in Production: Explore how applications perform once released into production.
Software Supply Chain Security Assessment
Are you concerned about the security of your software supply chain? Want to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your defenses?
Our free 2-hour software supply chain security assessment is designed to help you evaluate the security posture of your software development process.
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Why choose this assessment?
Comprehensive Analysis: Our assessment covers the entire software supply chain, from code repositories to third-party dependencies. We’ll analyze potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Risk Identification: Uncover vulnerabilities, outdated libraries, and insecure components. Our assessment tools scan for known security issues and provide actionable insights.
Best Practices Review: Receive recommendations on secure coding practices, secure build pipelines, and secure deployment processes.
Customized Insights: We tailor our assessment to your specific technology stack and development practices.
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What's included?
Dependency Scanning: Identify vulnerable libraries and components.
Code Review: Evaluate code quality and security practices.
Build Pipeline Assessment: Ensure secure build and deployment processes.
Third-Party Risk Analysis: Understand the security risks posed by external dependencies.
Open Source Compliance Assessment
Are you already maintaining a Software Bill of Materials? Great! Interested in automating attribution documents?
Our free 2-hour open source software compliance assessment is designed to provide insights into compliance best practices, legal considerations, and practical steps to ensure your projects align with open source licenses.
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Why choose this assessment?
Empowerment: Equip your team with the knowledge to confidently handle open-source licensing.
Risk Mitigation: Avoid legal pitfalls and protect your organization’s reputation by staying compliant.
Networking: Connect with other developers, legal professionals, and compliance enthusiasts.
Free and Accessible: No cost! The workshop is open to all, regardless of organizational size or industry.
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What's included?
Understanding Licenses: open-source licenses, their implications, and how to identify them within the codebase.
Risk Assessment: common compliance risks and discuss strategies to mitigate them. From accidental license violations to incomplete attributions, we’ll cover it all.
Practical Tips: maintaining compliance during development, including proper documentation, license tracking, and managing dependencies.
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