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• Don't bet on cost-efficiency with cloud migrations

  Many organizations move to the cloud with dollar signs in their eyes. However, cloud cost savings aren't guaranteed for every enterprise app. Continue Reading

• Top five cloud computing tips so far in 2015

  The cloud market continues to evolve, with many moves and developments. And as 2015 hits the halfway mark, here are five tips to brace for the future. Continue Reading

• Three hybrid cloud management issues and how to tackle them

  Hybrid cloud gives enterprises the best of private and public cloud worlds. But effective management starts with addressing three key issues. Continue Reading

• Cloud cost optimization techniques for enterprise apps

  While cloud is known for its cost-efficiency, the savings don't always come easy. Follow these three steps to optimize your cloud application costs. Continue Reading

• Top five APM tools for capacity planning

  Learn about five popular APM tools that have added capacity and demand planning to ensure improved user needs. Continue Reading

• Put microservices, cloud at heart of your IoT strategy

  While many IT pros assume IoT is all about the network, other technologies, such as microservices and cloud, should play an equally important role.Continue Reading

• Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization

  Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan.Continue Reading

• Are DevOps, cloud made for each other?

  DevOps and cloud go hand-in-hand, according to many experts, which means IT's use of cloud computing may make DevOps tools an inevitability.Continue Reading

• Seven cloud security risks that will ruin your day

  Placing data -- and trust -- in public cloud has its risks. While tools and services can boost cloud security, here are seven risks that can ruin a project.Continue Reading

• Three hybrid cloud advantages that fly under the radar

  While some hybrid cloud advantages, such as greater flexibility, are obvious, others fly under the radar. Are you missing out on hybrid cloud perks?Continue Reading

• Getting a handle on Google Cloud Platform options

  With a range of options for big data, storage and more, Google Cloud Platform has become the public cloud of choice for many enterprise users.Continue Reading

• Tips on building a hybrid cloud management strategy

  The evolution and increasing popularity of the cloud has led to the development of a hybrid model -- a combination of public and private clouds. The hybrid alternative to the traditional cloud may be the best choice for organizations. Ideally, an ...Continue Reading

• Keeping up data flow with BDaaS

  As companies create larger amounts of data, dealing with that data becomes an issue. Learn how BDaaS is meant to work with data efficiently.Continue Reading

• Criteria for choosing a public cloud provider

  When it comes to choosing a public cloud provider, cost is often top of mind. But other factors, such as VM migration, storage and autoscaling, should also be considered.Continue Reading

• Overcoming complex multi-cloud management challenges

  Deploying multiple cloud platforms offers the enterprise greater flexibility and choice. But multi-cloud management is still a pain point for IT.Continue Reading

• GhangorCloud suite checks if you've been good or bad

  GhangorCloud focuses on data-leak prevention by fusing contextual and conceptual reasoning with an identity and role-based governance, risk and compliance model.Continue Reading

• Azure Service Fabric expands outside Microsoft

  Microsoft's Azure Service Fabric was created to simplify the creation of highly scalable apps and support massive stateful transactional loads.Continue Reading

• Insiders offer advice on big data in the cloud

  Moving big data into the cloud can be complex and challenging. To ease your journey, experts offer advice for evaluating cloud platforms, services and tools.Continue Reading

• Minimize threats through public cloud security testing

  Security concerns deter many IT pros from adopting public cloud. But security testing tools and a sound strategy can help them conquer their fears.Continue Reading

• When should a developer transition to DBaaS?

  Managing and scaling from a DB to a DBaaS takes a significant effort for a developer. Find out to make those updates a little easier.Continue Reading

• What should I include on my hybrid cloud roadmap?

  Given how rapidly IT evolves, it's tough to shape a long-term cloud strategy. So how can I build a hybrid cloud roadmap that lasts?Continue Reading

• How do I ensure hybrid cloud security and performance?

  Deployment is only half of the hybrid cloud battle. How can I guarantee my hybrid environment is secure and high-performing?Continue Reading

• Improve cloud portability for better end user experience

  In the evolving mobile and cloud markets, end users strongly impact business decision making. Learn how cloud portability impacts end user experiences.Continue Reading

• Is my public cloud provider right for hybrid cloud?

  Not all public cloud providers are created equal. So how can I tell if my provider sets me up for hybrid cloud success?Continue Reading

• Achieving zero trust security in the cloud

  Zero trust security policies are tough to scale in physical implementations. But with virtualization and cloud, IT can overcome that challenge.Continue Reading

• Best practices for BPaaS adoption

  Learn why more and more businesses are adopting BPaaS and how it differs from other service layers.Continue Reading

• Expanding PaaS opportunities lead to confusion

  At first, platform as a service, or PaaS, was adopted primarily as a cloud development environment. Since then, PaaS uses have expanded to fit specific application and services needs and have been integrated with IaaS platforms. The variety of ...Continue Reading

• How to choose the best cloud big data platform

  Finding the best cloud big data platform requires picking a database model, choosing a cloud service or cloud platform, and reviewing their features.Continue Reading

• A primer on public cloud benefits

  When used to extend existing data center footprints, public cloud can deliver big benefits for data backup and scalability.Continue Reading

• Maximize your ROI with cloud storage management

  While cloud storage may seem simple, there's a lot to consider to maximize ROI. Make sure security, metadata and management are top of mind.Continue Reading

• Increase efficiency with cloud-based project management

  At the Clarizen@Work Conference, enterprise architects discussed the importance of cloud-based project management for providing better innovation and efficiency to enterprises.Continue Reading

• The cloud's future lies in agility-based hybridization tools

  Agility-based hybridization tools are key to the cloud's future. By using them, new development can exploit all the cloud's value.Continue Reading

• Cloud and big data don't necessarily mean Hadoop

  The cloud and big data don't always mean Hadoop. Careful study is required before choosing the right technology, says consultant Tom Nolle.Continue Reading

• Making SaaS integration an on-going IT priority

  Deploying SaaS apps doesn't necessarily signal the end for your on-premises ones. Instead, IT should be continually focused on making the two work together.Continue Reading

• Five quick links: Managing big data in the cloud

  Cloud computing can streamline big data management and analysis. But, before diving in, be sure to know the latest in cloud and big data technology.Continue Reading

• Prevent cloud billing shock with cost monitoring tools

  Businesses move to cloud for cost efficiency. However, without proper monitoring tools, their cloud bill might be steeper than expected.Continue Reading

• Deploying cloud storage resources

  Resource control is essential for companies that are placing their faith in the cloud. For all of its potential organizational benefits, poor cloud adoption and resourcing issues can limit the cost efficiencies. This guide outlines the best way for ...Continue Reading

• Who should be crafting my cloud budget?

  IT plays a crucial role in planning and tracking cloud budgets. But should my business and finance executives also have a heavy hand in the process?Continue Reading

• Does my cloud broker hold the key to service success?

  Cloud services brokers serve as valuable intermediaries between an organization and its cloud provider. But what other benefits do they deliver?Continue Reading

• Cloud migrations often -- but not always -- reduce app TCO

  With high hopes for reducing TCO, many enterprises migrate apps to the cloud. But, depending on the app, those cost reductions aren't always in the cards.Continue Reading

• Pains of assessing cloud computing costs lingers

  Executives still struggle to address cloud problems like cost assessment. Consultant Tom Nolle breaks down several of the lingering cloud issues.Continue Reading

• Cloud DevOps requires shift in IT, business thinking

  Cloud DevOps requires IT and the business side of organizations to make some changes to work together. Read on to find out the changes they should make.Continue Reading

• An enterprise guide to Microsoft Azure cloud

  While Amazon Web Services is the reigning cloud king, Microsoft Azure is among the elite. Get to know Microsoft's cloud with this complete Azure guide.Continue Reading

• In cloud storage, options abound

  This handbook examines cloud-based storage in terms of cost, manageability, scalability, security, latency/availability and more. While cost and security remain pressing concerns, cloud-based storage holds an increasing appeal for more ...Continue Reading

• Control vital to build a solid hybrid cloud environment

  While many organizations want cloud access control with private cloud, hybrid cloud offers an internal environment coupled with public cloud resources.Continue Reading

• Effective management key to a clear cloud usage picture

  As many organizations continue to adopt cloud, it's important to understand effective cloud management -- from control to choosing the right provider.Continue Reading

• Time for IT to rein in cloud computing control

  Developers have enjoyed an era of 'free cloud love,' with unlimited public cloud access. But nothing lasts forever, as IT looks to rein in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Five cloud experts to follow on social media

  The cloud computing market is growing and evolving at lightning speed. To keep up, follow five of the top cloud experts in 2015 on social media.Continue Reading

• Keep hackers at bay with cloud governance and security

  After a high-profile breach, many are quick to point a finger at cloud. But with a solid cloud governance and security strategy, there's not much to fear.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of microservices architectures

  Take this short quiz on microservices to find out how much you really know about this architectural design.Continue Reading

• AWS and OpenStack hybrid cloud a balancing act

  Using a mix of services from OpenStack and AWS, one company gained efficiency and agility -- without sacrificing control.Continue Reading

• What we learned about application migration to the cloud in 2014

  This recap of what we learned about application migration to the cloud in 2014 features content from multiple sites and offers developers helpful information for their next migration project.Continue Reading

• Cloud architects confront integration complications

  Cloud architects can use several DevOps techniques for cloud application integration, including the design, deploy and manage progression.Continue Reading

• Simplifying the complex cloud licensing equation

  When it comes to cloud licensing, the devil's in the details -- from support to the fine print. Do you know what to look for to avoid getting burned?Continue Reading

• Overcome the most feared cloud security issues in 2015

  Security is a big concern for companies considering cloud deployments. However, many cloud security issues are self-inflicted.Continue Reading

• Detect cloud computing SLA mumbo jumbo like a boss

  Service-level agreements are crucial to ensure cloud providers meet expectations. A strong cloud SLA starts with answering five common questions.Continue Reading

• How microservices bring agility to SOA

  Learn about a new style of application development called microservices and how it is bringing Agile development to classic SOA services.Continue Reading

• Protecting this house: IT’s role in cloud security

  Securing applications and data is essential for any organization, but the responsibility isn’t evenly distributed. In the ever-shifting cloud landscape, it’s important for IT to create a governance approach that resembles an ongoing process and not ...Continue Reading

• What apps are suited for being hosted in the cloud?

  What types of applications are best suited for being hosted in the cloud? Read this expert answer to find out.Continue Reading

• SaaS platform changes: Is there a migration model?

  Is there a data migration model if a company leaves the SaaS platform it has been using? Read this expert answer to find out.Continue Reading

• How do we ensure consistent performance for our cloud apps?

  How can my organization choose a cloud provider that will give our applications consistent (or close to it) performance? In other words, how do we avoid the "noisy neighbor" problem of multi-tenant clouds?Continue Reading

• Crafting a cloud budget that won't break the bank

  With so many available cloud services, it's tough to choose how to spend those precious IT dollars. Here are two cloud projects to budget for in the future.Continue Reading

• What development skills are needed for working on cloud apps?

  Are there new skills developers need to work with cloud applications that on-premises applications didn't require? Read this expert answer to find out what development skills are new.Continue Reading

• Cloud planning mistakes you'll make in 2015

  Mistakes are bound to happen when deploying cloud. But IT can dodge major mishaps -- even these three doozies -- with proper planning.Continue Reading

• Top 8 cloud-based application development tips of 2014

  Review the most popular cloud application development tips on SearchCloudApplications in 2014.Continue Reading

• Guide to cloud application testing

  Learn how to manage and test cloud application in this essential guide.Continue Reading

• How can I ensure the best cloud storage security?

  Security is a major concern for every enterprise storing data in the cloud. What are the best methods to keep our data safe and secure in the cloud?Continue Reading

• How should our team manage data stored in the cloud?

  The cloud storage management umbrella covers a variety of areas -- from controls to migration. How can your team manage cloud data effectively?Continue Reading

• Test your memory of this year's top cloud news

  From price wars and announcements to outages, there was a lot of cloud news to digest in 2014. Test your memory with our cloud quiz.Continue Reading

• Get smart with intelligent agents in the cloud

  Artificial intelligence has grown in popularity with smart agents such as Apple's Siri. With the right planning, intelligent agents in the cloud top IT's wish list.Continue Reading

• A cloud management tools comparison guide

  With its complex nature, cloud management can get bumpy at times. Luckily, cloud management tools from VMware, Dell and others can help.Continue Reading

• How to use cloud BI to improve application design

  Thanks to cloud BI tools, developers have easier access to historical business data that can help steer application design.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Test your knowledge of cloud portability issues

  Think you know about cloud portability? Find out by taking this quick, five-question quiz!Continue Reading

• Vertical SaaS providers gain ground

  With industry-specific applications, software as a service providers continue to gain revenue share in vertical markets.Continue Reading

• Hybridized mission-critical apps open new door to cloud

  When end users leave mission-critical apps on-premises, they miss out on the benefits of cloud computing. Hybridizing those apps lets users cash in on the cloud.Continue Reading

• How do I know my public cloud provider keeps data separate?

  The public cloud comes with risks, so it's imperative to trust a cloud provider. What should you look for to ensure your provider meets your needs and expectations?Continue Reading

• Learn from failure with a cloud project post-mortem

  It's easy to point fingers at team members following a cloud project failure. But learning from what went wrong can help companies move beyond cloud disappointments.Continue Reading

• Cloud-based management comes with trade-off

  As cloud application deployment numbers continue to rise, enterprise IT's need for cloud-based management tools grows. However, that demand may go unanswered.Continue Reading

• Maintain private cloud network performance

  It's important to design a strong private cloud network, but that doesn't promise high performance. How can cloud admins maintain high QoS?Continue Reading

• How to adapt to a new cloud model

  The cloud computing world is constantly evolving, and customers must try to keep up. Old platforms are becoming dinosaurs, while agile and DevOps spark a fire.Continue Reading

• Map customer trends with cloud predictive analytics

  Cloud predictive analytics use data to give users insight into what keeps customers happy and what drives them away. How do these services work?Continue Reading

• Relishing a successful cloud project's secret sauce

  Cloud admins can learn just as much from success as they can from failure. Studying what went right in a cloud project ensures the next try goes smoothly.Continue Reading

• Replicating Google's cloud model in the enterprise

  Google is firmly among the cloud elite, and many enterprises want to follow in its footsteps. Becoming a Google copycat may not be as hard as you think.Continue Reading

• Cloud management services: Tips for implementation

  Cloud management services are useful for organizing the ever-growing, complex and sophisticated interconnections within the cloud structure.Continue Reading

• Learning to love the complex multi-cloud

  Multi-clouds come with complexity, but can offer a more cost-efficient and valuable environment. Will enterprise IT learn to love a multi-cloud approach?Continue Reading

• How to secure REST API endpoints for cloud applications

  When designing APIs, developers must make good decisions about security design components that show who's using what API, when and for what purpose. This tip offers insights into the critical components for securing APIs.Continue Reading

• Private cloud hardware planning critical for new projects

  There are many considerations for building a private cloud, especially with a tight budget. Keep costs in check by carefully planning out hardware, capacity, storage and networking.Continue Reading

• What intelligent security means for your business

  Security intelligence is more than the latest buzzword. It's an essential function a successful business needs to protect its internal systems from data theft or loss of network resources.Continue Reading

• Three misses that cause cloud failure

  The number of organizations moving data and applications to the cloud is rising, but so is the number of cloud failures. Here are the three leading causes of cloud death.Continue Reading

• Moving on from cloud deployment heartbreak

  When it comes to cloud computing, there are no guarantees. Some cloud projects are destined to fail, but what matters is what you do to fix them.Continue Reading

• When your cloud deployment isn't all it's cracked up to be

  Cloud is often marketed as a cure-all for your IT woes -- but to believe that would be the first step toward failure.Continue Reading

• Breaking down the three stages of cloud data encryption

  Security remains a major concern for moving data to the cloud. Although data encryption provides protection, decisions need to be made regarding when, where and how to encrypt data heading to cloud.Continue Reading

• Three products make integrating applications in the cloud easier

  Three integration vendors -- SnapLogic, Dell Boomi and Informatica Cloud -- are making it easier to integrate applications in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Make the most of Google's cloud architecture, Jetty improvements

  At JavaOne, Alexis Moussine-Pouchkine discussed improvements in Jetty Web server and Google's cloud architecture, as well as how to deal with the limitations of Java EE.Continue Reading

• IaaS cloud community plots future moves at OpenStack 2014

  At OpenStack 2014, experts discussed the progress and future of IaaS cloud. Get an inside look at the conference speakers and attendees.Continue Reading

• How to make enterprise IT hire you in a cloud career

  From keeping up with the cloud's evolution to quelling security concerns, cloud admins have their work cut out for them -- but if you can master these skills, you'll be a desirable candidate for the job.Continue Reading

• Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud

  Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome.Continue Reading

• Cutting a public cloud provider out of your hybrid cloud

  Public cloud providers come with the risk of vendor lock-in, poor service and other issues that can derail your hybrid cloud. However, having a backup plan in place rids you of those provider problems.Continue Reading

• Four crucial tips to enhance cloud network performance

  Cloud networks require a lot of maintenance and monitoring. However, simply throwing money at the problem is not the answer for poor performance.Continue Reading

• Planning cloud network design for long-term resiliency

  Building a good house starts with a solid foundation, and a private cloud network is no different. Having a strong design can ensure its resiliency over the long term.Continue Reading