--- title: Thought leadership - Frontier description: Technical, news and events. Read about the work we do to enable our customers operate predictably and innovate safely. --- [![Frontier logo with white text](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/frontier-logo-horizontal-white.svg)](https://frontierhq.com) - [KUBERNETES](https://frontierhq.com/kubernetes) - [DATA & AI](https://frontierhq.com/data-ai) - [CLOUD](https://frontierhq.com/cloud) - [AUTOMATION](https://frontierhq.com/automation) - [PRODUCTS](https://frontierhq.com/products) - ABOUT US - [PARTNERS](https://frontierhq.com/partners) - [WHO WE ARE](https://frontierhq.com/who-we-are) - [THOUGHT LEADERSHIP](https://frontierhq.com/blog) [Let's Chat](https://frontierhq.com/lets-chat) # Technical, news and events Read about the work we do to enable our customers to operate predictably and innovate safely. - [ALL](https://frontierhq.com/blog/all) - [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) - [News](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/news) News ### [Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework contract award](https://frontierhq.com/blog/crown-commercial-services-g-cloud-14-framework-contract-award) We're thrilled to share that we've been awarded a Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework contract. Olivia Nov 5, 2024 Technical ### [Integrating a custom web app with the Elastic (ELK) stack using SAML](https://frontierhq.com/blog/integrating-a-custom-web-app-with-the-elastic-elk-stack-using-saml) In this post I'll show how we integrated a custom web app with Elasticsearch using SAML in Elastic Cloud, and improved the user experience in the... Fraser Oct 22, 2024 Technical ### [Operating a Terraform module service catalog (Part 1)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/operating-a-terraform-module-service-catalog-part-1) First in a series of posts showing how we operate a service catalog for Terraform modules - infrastructure as code components - on GitHub. Fraser Sep 9, 2024 Technical ### [Autoscaling Kubernetes workloads with custom schedules](https://frontierhq.com/blog/autoscaling-kubernetes-workloads-with-custom-schedules) Would you like to know how we cut annual cloud costs by over 45% for one of our major financial services clients? Read on! Anthony Aug 3, 2023 Technical ### [Secrets as code with Mozilla SOPS](https://frontierhq.com/blog/secrets-as-code-with-mozilla-sops) Secrets can be difficult to maintain in a controlled and secure manner. Who should see the secret before it is stored? Where do you store the secret... Anthony Mar 1, 2023 Technical ### [Azure DevOps Pipelines with multiple schedules](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) The client wants an Azure DevOps native solution, and everything is deployed by ADO pipelines. Neil Feb 22, 2023 ### [The misconception of simplicity](https://frontierhq.com/blog/the-misconception-of-simplicity) In a relatively short period of time cloud platforms have increased in popularity, with many businesses and individuals touting their ease of use and... Craig Jan 13, 2023 ### [Why Frontier?](https://frontierhq.com/blog/why-frontier) It’s time for your business to move to the Cloud, but how do you ensure you get there safely, securely and without it running away with the pennies?... Craig Nov 15, 2022 [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/gcloud-news-banner.svg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/crown-commercial-services-g-cloud-14-framework-contract-award) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/gcloud-news-banner.svg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/crown-commercial-services-g-cloud-14-framework-contract-award) ## [Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework contract award](https://frontierhq.com/blog/crown-commercial-services-g-cloud-14-framework-contract-award) 5 Nov 2024 [Olivia](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/olivia) We're thrilled to share that we've been awarded a Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/crown-commercial-services-g-cloud-14-framework-contract-award) [News](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/news) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/platform-release-blog.jpg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/integrating-a-custom-web-app-with-the-elastic-elk-stack-using-saml) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/platform-release-blog.jpg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/integrating-a-custom-web-app-with-the-elastic-elk-stack-using-saml) ## [Integrating a custom web app with the Elastic (ELK) stack using SAML](https://frontierhq.com/blog/integrating-a-custom-web-app-with-the-elastic-elk-stack-using-saml) 22 Oct 2024 [Fraser](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/fraser) We've been working with a financial services client to help them migrate from self-hosted Elastic... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/integrating-a-custom-web-app-with-the-elastic-elk-stack-using-saml) [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/lego-bricks.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/operating-a-terraform-module-service-catalog-part-1) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/lego-bricks.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/operating-a-terraform-module-service-catalog-part-1) ## [Operating a Terraform module service catalog (Part 1)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/operating-a-terraform-module-service-catalog-part-1) 9 Sep 2024 [Fraser](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/fraser) Standardisation, efficiency and developer experience sit front and centre for us when helping... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/operating-a-terraform-module-service-catalog-part-1) [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/containers.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/autoscaling-kubernetes-workloads-with-custom-schedules) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/containers.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/autoscaling-kubernetes-workloads-with-custom-schedules) ## [Autoscaling Kubernetes workloads with custom schedules](https://frontierhq.com/blog/autoscaling-kubernetes-workloads-with-custom-schedules) 3 Aug 2023 [Anthony](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/anthony) ## Context Following on from a previous blog post where we discovered how to make use of [custom...](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/autoscaling-kubernetes-workloads-with-custom-schedules) [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/code.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/secrets-as-code-with-mozilla-sops) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/code.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/secrets-as-code-with-mozilla-sops) ## [Secrets as code with Mozilla SOPS](https://frontierhq.com/blog/secrets-as-code-with-mozilla-sops) 1 Mar 2023 [Anthony](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/anthony) ## The problem Modern cloud platforms move at speed. The rate of change required to stay competitive... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/secrets-as-code-with-mozilla-sops) [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/pipelines.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/pipelines.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) ## [Azure DevOps Pipelines with multiple schedules](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) 22 Feb 2023 [Neil](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/neil) ## Context A client is aware that significant cost savings could be realised by a scheduled... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/azure-devops-pipelines-with-multiple-schedules) [Technical](https://frontierhq.com/blog/tag/technical) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/Imported%20sitepage%20images/simplicity.jpg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/the-misconception-of-simplicity) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/Imported%20sitepage%20images/simplicity.jpg)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/the-misconception-of-simplicity) ## [The misconception of simplicity](https://frontierhq.com/blog/the-misconception-of-simplicity) 13 Jan 2023 [Craig](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/craig) In a relatively short period of time cloud platforms have increased in popularity, with many... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/the-misconception-of-simplicity) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/whyfd.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/why-frontier) [![](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/whyfd.webp)](https://frontierhq.com/blog/why-frontier) ## [Why Frontier?](https://frontierhq.com/blog/why-frontier) 15 Nov 2022 [Craig](https://frontierhq.com/blog/author/craig) It’s time for your business to move to the Cloud, but how do you ensure you get there safely,... [Read More](https://frontierhq.com/blog/why-frontier) Frontier ## Find out more Products #### Automate and simplify Sometimes there is a right answer. Our products automate and simplify the building blocks you just need to get right. [View products](https://frontierhq.com/products) Solutions #### Enable and accelerate Standard solutions, advanced engineering. We deploy industry recognised solutions that enable and accelerate. [View solutions](https://frontierhq.com/solutions) Who we are #### A platform engineering company We enable organisations to operate predictably and innovate safely by providing technology assurance, automated. [Learn more](https://frontierhq.com/who-we-are) ## Operate predictably, innovate safely. [LET'S CHAT](https://frontierhq.com/lets-chat) [![Frontier logo with white text](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/frontier-logo-horizontal-white.svg)](https://frontierhq.com) Centrum House 38 Queen Street Glasgow G1 3DX ### Products - [Sheriff](https://frontierhq.com/products/sheriff) - [Governor](https://frontierhq.com/products) - [Wrangler](https://frontierhq.com/products) - [Ranger](https://frontierhq.com/products) ### Solutions - [Cloud landing zones](https://frontierhq.com/solutions) - [Container platforms](https://frontierhq.com/solutions) - [Deployment automation](https://frontierhq.com/solutions) - [Security automation](https://frontierhq.com/solutions) ### Company - [Who we are](https://frontierhq.com/who-we-are) - [Thought leadership](https://frontierhq.com/blog) - [Contact us](https://frontierhq.com/lets-chat) - [Terms](https://frontierhq.com/terms-and-conditions) ![Microsoft Partner logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22238495/hubfs/SolutionsPartner-png-1.png?width=163&height=100&name=SolutionsPartner-png-1.png) ![Kubernetes Certified Service Provider logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/kubernetes-kcsp-color-1.svg) ![Elastic Partner logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22238495/hubfs/partner-badge.png?width=100&height=100&name=partner-badge.png)![SUSE Emerald Partner logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22238495/hubfs/Sell%20Emerald%20Partner.png?width=100&height=100&name=Sell%20Emerald%20Partner.png)![Cyber Essentials logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22238495/hubfs/Cyber-Essentials-Logo-v2.png?width=84&height=100&name=Cyber-Essentials-Logo-v2.png) ![Living Wage Employer logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/22238495/hubfs/living-wage-employer-logo.png?width=127&height=100&name=living-wage-employer-logo.png) ![Great Place To Work logo](https://22238495.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22238495/great-place-to-work-logo.svg) © 2026 Frontier