Development
Cloud, Development,
Cyrex GST: HTML5 and Browser Game Streaming
2021 brings new tools to the world of cloud gaming, with browser and HTML5 players. The goal of Cyrex GST has always been; expand the reach of gaming. To break down the barriers of hardware and location and allow players to access games no matter their situation. Offering developers the potential of their own cloud platform has been a rewarding ...
15 April 2021
Development, Security,
Next-Level Game Testing with Cyrex
There are several stages of game development that are, or should be, key in validating a game for release. We are referencing three in particular. These are Focus Testing, Load Testing, and Penetration Testing. These cover the personal and player satisfaction, system and load satisfaction, and finally security satisfaction of your game. We believe these three are key in releasing ...
24 March 2021
Development,
Cyrex’ Development Stack Explained
The digital world and its tools are complex and fast-paced. The tools in use change, evolve, and update with a staggering speed. Older companies must digitise and companies with older code or technical stacks must work to keep up to date. Not just for themselves, but for their clients and the most efficient workflow. At Cyrex, we use an array ...
11 February 2021
Development,
The Power of GraphQL
GraphQL is, as the QL suggests, a query language. It is not a thing or a product, but rather a methodology, a standard or a definition. It works similarly to an API or Application Programming Interface, communicating between the front and backend of a system. However, it stands apart from typical or “Restful” APIs. How different is it and why ...
28 January 2021
Development, Video Games,
Cyrex Load Testing: Is Your Game Ready for Success?
Cyrex are delighted to announce their newest service, load testing. Taking all your game stress and load testing requirements and blowing them out of the water. Our brand-new load testing services will be on hand to help you to know exactly what your game server can take. Whether the traffic gets busy or hectic, you’ll know what you can handle. ...
14 January 2021
Development, Security,
Security Explained: 5 Reasons IT Security is Paramount
Taking the proper security precautions is integral to smooth business operations. Below, we’ve listed some of the reasons our customers have used our security services. They are relatable to all industries and not just the ones mentioned below. For Cyrex, we believe that security has to be a priority, not an afterthought. 1. Protect Your Reputation After a hack, there ...
7 January 2021
Cloud, Development, Security,
Cloud Gaming: Benefits for Indie Developers
As a company built by native game developers, we couldn’t help but see the potential in cloud gaming and what it could offer indie developers. Over time, hardware only gets more advanced and those who are left behind watch an ever-expanding technology gap. That’s why we are so passionate about cloud gaming and why we launched Cyrex GST. Not only for players but for developers ...
22 December 2020
Development,
Scaling Development with Kubernetes
Kubernetes or ‘k8s’ is a fast-growing and currently one of the top container orchestration platforms out there. It is designed to help automation, scaling, and management of contained applications. It’s grown fast and for good reason. In general, it improves productivity by significant margins. In addition, k8s is almost entirely open-source which means we can build on top of it ...
10 December 2020
Development,
Key Profiles to Excel in Software Development Projects
For any project to succeed there must be proper leadership and the right direction. Each team involved in their respective steps must be working together, towards a shared level of quality. There can be a bit of a disconnect for most people when it comes to understanding what key profiles such tasks require. Without them, problems are all but guaranteed ...
26 November 2020