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• Untangle cloud application integration spiderwebs

  A migration is a big feat, but once you are in cloud it's not a 'set it and forget it' situation. Enterprises should take a closer look at integrations and connections. Continue Reading

• Modern dev practices exacerbate private cloud disadvantages

  The public cloud has become the go-to hosting environment for enterprise DevOps shops -- a trend that won't bode well for the future of private cloud architectures. Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud management tools fall short of expectations

  Multi-cloud presents new management issues for enterprises. Users want better visibility and control of multiple clouds, but vendors struggle to meet these needs. Continue Reading

• Effective ways to contain your cloud spending

  Are you getting your money's worth from your cloud provider? How do you know? Here are the things to do -- and not do -- to keep your cloud costs in check. Continue Reading

• Cloud cost management tactics that work

  This guide looks at strategies and best practices for cloud cost savings. We'll focus on public clouds, although many of these tips apply to private and hybrid cloud architectures as well. Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of Google Cloud management tools

  Are you a Google Cloud expert? Can you ace this quiz focused on Google's management and monitoring tools? Find out how you stack up against your colleagues.Continue Reading

• Build a multi-cloud application with these 4 tips

  A multi-cloud architecture is often more aspirational than practical, but it's doable if you plan ahead. Follow these tips to learn when and how to build apps to span multiple public clouds.Continue Reading

• Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques

  Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads.Continue Reading

• What users should know about cloud governance models

  Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. Examine the common security issues, and learn how to combat them.Continue Reading

• Latest hybrid cloud services put public cloud into the data center

  AWS, Google and Microsoft provide businesses with more deployment choices with cloud-extension services. See how these offerings can enable hybrid capabilities.Continue Reading

• How to build a successful cloud migration plan

  Migrating to the cloud is not a simple task. Not all workloads benefit from the move, so hammer out a solid cloud migration strategy first.Continue Reading

• How do I integrate cloud AI APIs into existing apps?

  Learn how to build AI into your apps with the help of cloud AI services and prepare for some of the challenges you can expect to face and how to overcome them.Continue Reading

• Key considerations for refactoring applications for the cloud

  Lift and shift has been a popular migration technique, but sometimes, IT teams have to refactor applications after the fact. Review these options to optimize legacy apps on the cloud.Continue Reading

• Negotiate a SaaS SLA for compliance, uptime considerations

  SaaS apps offer convenience, but enterprises still need to do their due diligence with prospective vendors. Follow these tips to get the best SaaS service-level agreement.Continue Reading

• Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy

  Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started.Continue Reading