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• Three questions to ask before you migrate apps to public cloud

  Many firms assume public cloud is the best place to host all apps, but that's not always the case. Before you drink the cloud Kool-Aid, ensure it's a cost-effective move.  Continue Reading

• IBM's cloud vision prioritizes platform, but future remains fuzzy

  Some doubt IBM will ever catch up to AWS' dominance in the IaaS market. But, given Big Blue's growing emphasis on Bluemix platform services, maybe it doesn't need to.  Continue Reading

• Catch up on Azure cloud services for serverless, containers and more

  Cloud admins are always on the hunt for emerging technologies that drive efficiency and simplify management. Discover Azure's latest options for serverless, AI and more.  Continue Reading

• Five podcasts to catch up on the latest trends in cloud computing

  Whether it's vendor partnerships or new services for IoT, the cloud market evolves quickly. Here's a roundup of five podcasts to bring you up to speed on the latest cloud trends.  Continue Reading

• Multiple clouds solve some complexities and add others

  Businesses that use multiple cloud providers avoid vendor lock-in. But they also give IT admins a lot more to think about, and tools don't always cut through the confusion.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Google cloud network services

  Without a solid network, cloud resources can't communicate like they need to. If you're a Google cloud user, know these options to keep those communication lines strong.  Continue Reading

• Cloud systems management the next big challenge for IT pros

  Public cloud management tools have come a long way, but cost containment and governance will be the next big hurdles for cloud admins to jump.  Continue Reading

• IoT apps and event-driven computing reshape cloud services

  Major public cloud providers have launched new services for IoT and event-driven computing. Learn what these services will mean to your IT team and for the future of cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud AI services slowly but surely lure enterprise IT shops

  As IT pros experiment with AI, many will do so on the public cloud. But choosing from an ever-growing list of AI services, from AWS, Azure and others, is no easy task.  Continue Reading

• Choose the best public cloud instances for your apps and budget

  Cloud computing instances can make or break application performance -- and costs. Evaluate your workloads to determine the right instance type and size before deployment.  Continue Reading

• A cloud-first policy is not the answer for all enterprise apps

  To reap the benefits, a cloud migration requires a well-thought-out IT strategy. But some enterprises continue to make the move too soon -- and then pay a price.  Continue Reading

• Build a cloud-based infrastructure one layer at a time

  As enterprise IT teams enter the cloud adoption phase, they must understand the technical underpinnings that comprise cloud infrastructure -- from servers to storage to apps.  Continue Reading

• IAM tools represent a big shift in cloud security

  IT policies must explicitly establish the identity of users and their rights to access resources. Otherwise, an organization will not meet the requirements of cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• Four options to pursue a career in cloud computing

  The IT job market is flooded with cloud computing jobs as the technology becomes more widespread. Explore four common career paths and how to prepare for an interview.  Continue Reading

• Want better cloud infrastructure management? Re-examine your IT tool set

  Among the many changes a cloud migration brings to an enterprise, IT teams must take a long, hard look at their existing infrastructure management tools.  Continue Reading