February 2016

• February 16, 2016 16 Feb'16

  Multicloud computing elevates managing a hybrid cloud architecture

  Enterprises are using more clouds than ever. Getting a grip on this expanding multicloud computing universe calls for an understanding of managing a hybrid cloud architecture.  Continue Reading

• February 15, 2016 15 Feb'16

  Hammering out a cloud API management strategy

  API management should be a priority for any organization using the cloud. And while challenging, there are management tools and strategies that can help.  Continue Reading

• February 12, 2016 12 Feb'16

  Rackspace cloud extends OpenStack management to Red Hat

  The Rackspace cloud model of managing others' resources extends to a fellow OpenStack vendor for the first time, with support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform.  Continue Reading

• February 12, 2016 12 Feb'16

  Verizon Cloud joins casualty list amid public IaaS exodus

  Two years after launching Verizon Cloud with lofty ambitions, Verizon this week quietly told customers it plans to shut down its public cloud offering.  Continue Reading

• February 12, 2016 12 Feb'16

  Demystifying the cloud service API

  Cloud APIs are crucial for a successful cloud deployment, but they demand careful design and management. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you get started.  Continue Reading

• February 11, 2016 11 Feb'16

  Cloud containers and security are still on IT pros' minds

  Containers and cloud security remain two of the hottest topics in IT. Here's a look at what could be on the horizon for both.  Continue Reading

• February 11, 2016 11 Feb'16

  Google enterprise cloud challenge unlikely to be solved soon

  The Internet giant predicts a tipping point for adoption of its public cloud offering, despite lingering questions about the size of its enterprise customer base and maturity of the platform.  Continue Reading

• February 10, 2016 10 Feb'16

  The stark contrast between UI design software and manual coding

  Is there a difference between using higher-level UI design software as opposed to manual coding? Perhaps it's as contrasting between Visio and a pencil. Kurt Marko offers his insight on what can you expect.  Continue Reading

• February 10, 2016 10 Feb'16

  Parse shutdown: Alternatives are asking for your business

  Rarely have I seen anything touch a nerve to the degree of Facebook's coming shutdown of the Parse mobile back-end as a service. Developers are watching out for each other, offering up ideas for ...  Continue Reading

• February 09, 2016 09 Feb'16

  Containers vs. VMs: Which should you use for cloud?

  Before going all in with containers, it's critical to understand how the technology differs from VMs in terms of private, public and hybrid cloud deployment.  Continue Reading

• February 09, 2016 09 Feb'16

  Perfect your multicloud computing recipe with the right provider mix

  When choosing cloud providers for a multicloud deployment, it's not just about cost -- consider specialized features, along with management and integration options.  Continue Reading

• February 09, 2016 09 Feb'16

  Why 2016 is shaping up as the year of multicloud computing

  Get ready for multicloud computing. If you deal with combinations of private, public and managed clouds, you're already there.  Continue Reading

• February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16

  CoreOS brings different approach to container security

  Container security is central to CoreOS' first production release of container runtime rkt, which it sees as better suited than Docker for large-scale deployments.  Continue Reading

• February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16

  Does an app container make it easier to manage the cloud?

  It's a crazy world of distributed systems in the hybrid cloud. Now the app container adds to the craziness. Research expert Carl Lehman explains.  Continue Reading

• February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16

  Analytics as a service offers hindsight, insight and foresight

  As cloud-based analytics as a service explodes in popularity, decision makers can scrutinize the past for trends and contemplate predictions for the future.  Continue Reading

• February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16

  Evaluating Azure Container Service vs. Google and AWS

  AWS, Google and Azure all offer their own container service. And while they each have their pros and cons, the best service for you depends on your application needs.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2016 05 Feb'16

  Multicloud computing demands careful planning, management

  When planning for a multicloud deployment, be sure to account for the various management and integration issues that can arise.  Continue Reading

• February 04, 2016 04 Feb'16

  Cloud containers race heats up between Amazon and Google

  The heaviest hitters in Docker Linux cloud containers are still Amazon and Google, whose battle is reaching a fever pitch, as Microsoft Azure gears up to join in.  Continue Reading

• February 03, 2016 03 Feb'16

  Is big data too big for cloud-based analytics?

  Learn how big data keeps getting bigger, yet the percentage of data accessed by cloud-based analytics remains very low.  Continue Reading

• February 03, 2016 03 Feb'16

  Parse shutdown: What now?

  Were you caught off guard by Facebook's to shutter its Parse MBaaS? You're not alone. What now?  Continue Reading