Our Customer Authentication Experience team is dedicated to safeguarding customer data and their digital identities. Part of our toolbox is an OpenID Connect (OIDC)-based identity provider (IdP). A key aspect of this system's security is the regular rotation of cryptographic keys, which we've automated to ensure the ongoing safety of our platform.

In his article, Principal Software Engineer Jan Brennenstuhl sheds light on why we rotate cryptographic keys, how the periodical JSON Web Keys rotation process works, and what it means for customers: https://lnkd.in/dvgVAZY2
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The countdown to Copenhagen Fashion Week is on! 🤩

Next to admiring new collections, spotting trends and exploring the showcases of the three finalists of the Zalando Visionary Award 2025, it’s also the ideal setting for industry leaders and creatives to get together and discuss important topics within the industry.

This aspect is covered in the official AW25 talk program, supported by Vogue Business, as it makes up a vital element of the official schedule each season. And we’re thrilled to be a part of several of these conversations.

Join the discussion:
The Future of Inclusive Design: Challenges and Opportunities in Adaptive Fashion, January 28th / 14:00–14:45 CET / Polestar, Kristen Bernikows Gade 3, Copenhagen.

Moderator: Claudia Walder, Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Able Zine
Speakers: Jemma Garner, Team Lead Product D&I Strategy, Zalando; Victoria Hjulmand, Model; Louise Linderoth, Adaptive Designer & Entrepreneur.
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They will be sharing their insights, strategies and solutions for a more inclusive fashion future. The talk is open to all and free of charge.

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dQK6CEyX
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We're thrilled to announce the release of the Lightstep Receiver for the OpenTelemetry Collector, a new component that can receive tracing traffic from legacy Lightstep tracers, convert it to OpenTelemetry, and propagate it through the OpenTelemetry Collector's traces pipeline.

If your application is instrumented with the legacy Lightstep tracer library, which only supports Lightstep satellites as trace collectors, the OpenTelemetry Collector along with the Lightstep Receiver provides a simple way to export your trace data to any backend system that the OpenTelemetry collector supports. For Zalando, this project has enabled us to integrate our application fleet into OpenTelemetry without needing to switch applications from Lightstep tracers.

Konstantin Zhukov introduces the project on our Engineering Blog: https://lnkd.in/dUPJhNcf

To get started with the OpenTelemetry Collector and begin your migration to OpenTelemetry, you can find more details and the Lightstep Receiver on GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dbXmh-zN

Happy tracing, and may your trace data flow seamlessly to any observability backend you choose! 🚀

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Fostering wellbeing at work goes beyond the workplace.

As such, we wholeheartedly welcomed the initiative by our landlord Hines to assist our employees in registering as potential stem cell donors with the DKMS Deutschland to support people affected by blood cancer.

Blood cancer disrupts the production of healthy blood cells in the bone marrow, impacting the body’s ability to fight infections, carry oxygen and heal wounds. By registering as a donor, each person can directly contribute to fighting this illness, offering the potential for life-saving stem cell donations and raising awareness with friends and family.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

January is a time when a lot of people make new resolutions. But the best one of all, without a doubt, is good health. If you’d like to register yourself, check out the local DKMS website in your country and request your registration kit for free. Together, our small actions can make a huge difference and foster a healthier future for all.

To the DKMS site (in 🇩🇪): https://bit.ly/4heZ0TM
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This week, we're joined by Hacinta N., Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Strategy and Governance, who explains what a decentralised D&I strategy means at Zalando and how that leads to greater collaboration and meaningful cultural change.

Hacinta also shares with our host, Janine, her thoughts on diversity in organisations and how representation is essential when it comes to creating a sense of belonging and aspiration for colleagues 🧡

Tune in:
Spotify: zln.do/3ztO1lS
Apple Podcasts: zln.do/3NmR9FO
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHSKqmiR
Or your favourite podcast platform!

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