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• Review these 3 key cloud computing trends from 2019

  What cloud trends played a large role in the IT industry in 2019? They might not be the first ones that come to mind.  Continue Reading

• How the Microsoft and Oracle partnership affects IT workloads

  Oracle and Microsoft's move to unite sometimes-competitive applications and cloud environments means that businesses can focus less on architecture rewrites and more on capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Utilize AI for cloud cost optimization

  The sticker shock of cloud bills is still a pain point for enterprises. Providers are looking to AI to fix the problem, but can this technology actually meet customers' needs?  Continue Reading

• Why the PaaS market failed to live up to the hype

  PaaS' days as a stand-alone tech may be numbered as the cloud layer gets absorbed by IaaS platforms from AWS and others. See what went wrong for the market that once held such promise.  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

• Automation drives next wave of multi-cloud management tools

  The current cloud landscape indicates a clear need for management tools that can span multiple platforms -- and they'll likely place an emphasis on automation, abstraction and orchestration.  Continue Reading

• Acquisition talk mounts as Kurian plots Google's cloud plans

  It may not be a question of if, but when Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian makes acquisitions to round out the company's cloud platform portfolio.  Continue Reading

• How AWS, Azure and Google approach service mesh technology

  While AWS, Azure and Google all offer service mesh technologies to streamline microservices management, they also have distinct differences users should understand.  Continue Reading

• It's time to rethink app migration strategies for cloud

  As applications increasingly become a collection of services rather than monolithic pieces of software, enterprises will start to question and rethink traditional migration practices.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for these 3 cloud computing challenges in 2019

  As enterprise cloud strategies continue to mature, IT teams will face a new set of challenges in 2019, ranging from cost governance to the management of complex, heterogeneous architectures.  Continue Reading

• AWS, Microsoft and Google push on with hybrid cloud strategies

  As enterprises' appetite for hybrid cloud grows, the rivalry between AWS, Microsoft and Google will increasingly revolve around on-premises environments.  Continue Reading

• Containers, cloud orchestration tools rattle DevOps foundation

  Any form of virtualization that disconnects infrastructure from apps threatens the foundation of DevOps and could push IT toward more cloud-native and container orchestration tools.  Continue Reading

• Automation poses risk and reward for cloud operations teams

  While there's some concern among IT staff that automation will displace jobs, don't panic yet. There are several ways to stay relevant, and even thrive, in the age of automation.  Continue Reading

• Machine learning services in cloud aim for AI accessibility

  Machine learning is a complex technology that requires data science skills. Cloud providers have tried to change that and make AI more accessible. But are those efforts working?  Continue Reading

• The enterprise will kill cloud innovation -- but that's OK

  Hyperscale cloud providers grew incredibly fast and created a whole new way of doing business. That's great, but it's also a problem that needs fixing.  Continue Reading

• It's time to tap into the business value of cloud computing

  With increasing market maturity, all cloud adopters -- not just the Netflixes of the world -- have a chance to translate the technology into a competitive business edge.  Continue Reading

• Avoid runaway costs to keep a cloud budget in check

  Wasteful spending is still a prominent issue for enterprises in the cloud. Admins need to do their homework -- before migration -- to rein in runaway cloud costs.  Continue Reading

• Emerging PaaS model puts cloud app dev into the fast lane

  As they grapple with application backlogs and a shortage of seasoned, business-savvy developers, enterprises will increasingly look to drag-and-drop programming options.  Continue Reading

• Top IaaS providers slowly warm up to multi-cloud

  While major IaaS vendors all offer some flavor of multi-cloud support, they still have work to do to help customers achieve the dream of seamless portability.  Continue Reading

• The best multi-cloud strategy is to just ignore the hype

  Vague vendor and analyst definitions for multi-cloud only confuse business leaders and put IT professionals in a precarious position.  Continue Reading

• Azure Migrate aims to attract VMware workloads to the cloud

  A new Azure service removes a lot of the guesswork for IT teams that want to move VMs to Microsoft's public cloud. But will a lack of early support from VMware hurt its appeal?  Continue Reading

• Alibaba Cloud services become strong IaaS contender

  Alibaba continues to gain traction in the IaaS market, and despite not having the same breadth of services as some of its rivals, it could lure some smaller shops away from AWS.  Continue Reading

• Look beyond public cloud giants for the right PaaS offering

  While the leading public cloud vendors remain a popular choice for PaaS, there are other offerings, ranging from Heroku to Engine Yard, that might be worth a closer look.  Continue Reading

• Serverless cloud providers aim to ease adoption in 2018

  As the buzz around serverless computing carries over into 2018, providers will look to simplify adoption in several ways, including more support for hybrid cloud.  Continue Reading

• Serverless, containers shape future of cloud computing

  Experts seem to agree that serverless platforms, containers and the eventual merging of the two will be the biggest cloud trends to follow this year.  Continue Reading

• App development teams brace for big change in 2018

  Multi-cloud, blockchain and more sophisticated PaaS tools are three trends expected to reshape app development practices in 2018. Is your team ready for the change?  Continue Reading

• Providers continue to push hybrid cloud technologies in 2018

  The hybrid cloud market changes rapidly, as major cloud providers release new services to bridge private and public platforms, but for now, management challenges remain.  Continue Reading

• Four ways the container ecosystem will evolve in 2018

  The container market constantly evolves, as new technologies and uses emerge. See what the new year will bring with these four container predictions around IoT, Windows and more.  Continue Reading

• Public cloud storage market advances around big data, SSDs

  As the competition continues among major public cloud storage providers, recent advancements around SSDs, big data and other technologies will shake things up even more.  Continue Reading

• The true definition of cloud computing is still lost on some IT pros

  The misuse of the phrase 'cloud computing' has created misperceptions of the technology. Remember that the cloud isn't a location -- it's a more agile way to design IT services.  Continue Reading

• Event-driven applications drive next wave of IaaS evolution

  As the IaaS market evolves, the next wave of competition for public cloud providers won't be about price, but about web services and event-driven computing.  Continue Reading

• What hybrid cloud best practices should admins know?

  Hybrid cloud usage is on the rise. Before making the jump, ask the right questions about the organization, applications and cloud vendors to ensure a clean transition.  Continue Reading

• Cloud developer job description getting more complicated all the time

  The cloud developer job is getting even more complex. Learn about cloud developer salaries, opportunities and hirers' most-valued cloud platform here.  Continue Reading

• Cloud, IoT to drive enterprise IT trends in 2017

  Cloud computing has evolved quite a bit in the last few years, but it still has far to go. Technologies such as big data, containers and IoT will have a big part to play in the future.  Continue Reading

• Cloud orchestration and automation make multicloud possible

  Using multiple clouds can help an organization achieve added resiliency and flexibility. The strategy might even save on costs. Still, the multicloud approach is complicated.  Continue Reading

• Minimize risks, downtime during an OpenStack update

  To keep an OpenStack deployment running smoothly and securely, updates and bug fixes are critical. But to perform those updates, IT teams have to do much more than flip a switch.  Continue Reading

• How the Microsoft-LinkedIn acquisition could reshape cloud apps

  The Microsoft-LinkedIn deal could create a new cloud approach, similar to microservices, that is more personalized for workers' needs.  Continue Reading

• IBM's cloud strategy advances, but more work remains

  IBM appears to be on the right track with its cloud computing plans, but bumps in the road remain, especially when it comes to targeting line-of-business users.  Continue Reading

• Why Google Cloud Platform services deserve a second look

  Google Cloud services have evolved significantly over the past year, with an eye toward the enterprise. But there's still room for improvement in 2017.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack scalability still tests the patience of IT pros

  The constant evolution of OpenStack components hinders the platform's ability to scale. Learn why OpenStack scalability challenges persist, and what you can do to overcome them.  Continue Reading

• The true hybrid cloud definition has been lost in translation

  Hybrid cloud adoption is growing, but there's still confusion in the market about what it takes to truly go "hybrid." It's time to separate the hype from the facts.  Continue Reading

• Streaming analytics lets you view the past to see the future

  The idea of streaming analytics, where data is analyzed in real time, is elegant in its simplicity. Achieving that simplicity is anything but simple.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack vs. VMware battle set to heat up over IoT, NFV

  OpenStack and VMware are both popular options for private cloud deployment. But depending on the adoption of new technologies, like IoT and NFV, OpenStack could soon have a leg up.  Continue Reading

• 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

• VMware cloud strategy to evolve toward hybrid in 2016

  VMware made a number of updates to its cloud strategy in 2015, but there's more work to be done this year -- especially around hybrid cloud.  Continue Reading

• Vendors' cloud partnerships not always an IT blessing

  Ranging from IBM to AWS, many technology titans have forged cloud-related partnerships. But how quickly could those agreements go sour?  Continue Reading

• The benefits of hybrid cloud aren't enough for every enterprise

  Hybrid cloud was once the cool kid on the market, but its fame has faded. Enterprises wonder about hybrid cloud advantages and if they're worth the work.  Continue Reading

• Cloud blurs the line between cloud brokers and CIOs

  As cloud continues to expand its market reach, IT roles are forced to evolve -- including CIOs. And it starts with breaking down department barriers.  Continue Reading

• Why OpenStack might hurt HP Helion adoption

  While HP Helion has its place in the enterprise, its use of open source technology, including OpenStack, could ultimately hamper its adoption.  Continue Reading

• Cloud market bracing for container technology showdown

  While Docker has been the container king in cloud, a new challenger has emerged. Expert David Linthicum analyzes the competition.  Continue Reading

• Winning a cloud business case debate

  The strongest cloud business case used to be reducing capital costs. Today, business cases should highlight other cloud perks, such as process automation.  Continue Reading

• Will HP's split get its cloud train on track?

  HP split into two companies with the hopes of getting back on track. But its issues in the cloud run deeper than reorganization.  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

• Smaller cloud success stories found in shadows of Netflix, Facebook

  When asked about cloud success stories, most IT pros point to Netflix. But daily cloud wins from smaller companies may mean more in the long term.  Continue Reading

• Advantages of cloud computing don't always lead to IT progress

  Most companies know cloud isn't a cure-all. But its elasticity benefits might even be at the expense of attributes IT pros take for granted.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing facts may unclench server huggers' hold

  Some IT pros have white-knuckle grips on servers and traditional on-premises IT. But that may be because of misinformation on cloud.  Continue Reading

• Shrouded costs could be death knell of traditional IT

  As SaaS and IaaS offer services for pricing transparency in monthly bills, shrouded costs may be the death of traditional IT.  Continue Reading

• Simple, cheap IaaS helps cloud ecosystem grow

  A stripped-down version of IaaS is beneficial to both cloud providers and customers, removing lock-in and making way for a partner ecosystem.  Continue Reading

• Make your enterprise invaluable to an IaaS provider

  When it comes to choosing an IaaS provider, don't be enticed by price drops. Your choice should be focused on partnering ability, not the lowest cost.  Continue Reading

• Letter from the SearchCloudComputing editor

  With the new SearchAWS site coming, Site Editor Caitlin White expresses her views on the future of SearchCloudComputing.  Continue Reading

• Can the cloud brand live up to its original promises?

  Cloud computing has long battled with the IT market to prove its ROI. As PaaS climbs into the ring, can the cloud brand keep its original promises?  Continue Reading

• Brave new IT world: Cloud revolution centers on people, not technology

  IT people fear public cloud computing will replace their jobs, but there could be a brave new world even after cloud adoption.  Continue Reading

• Could the end of Nirvanix storage mean the end of cloud nirvana?

  Nirvanix's collapse along with recent data privacy news should make enterprise IT wary of going all-in with cloud computing services.  Continue Reading

• Public, private and hybrid clouds: Beware of cloud washing

  Private cloud is no different from public or hybrid cloud. But it is different from a virtual data center. Have you been the victim of cloud washing?  Continue Reading

• Clouds are more secure than traditional IT systems -- and here's why

  A strong-held belief in traditional IT security over cloud is faltering as studies find that data location matters less than accessibility.  Continue Reading

• The future of cloud apps: Key trends lead the way to real benefits

  Contributor Tom Nolle provides an insightful analysis into important trends driving the future of cloud apps.  Continue Reading

• Finding the true value of cloud means not focusing on infrastructure

  The cloud market seems stuck on the infrastructure in Infrastructure as a Service, which could squander the real benefits of cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• In the rush to cloud, enterprise IT can't forget traditional IT best practices

  The collapse of Nirvanix has IT experts worried about cloud failures, but IT pros should remember old school IT best practices to avoid trouble.  Continue Reading

• Why most enterprise companies can't afford to ignore the cloud

  Although cloud benefits vary from one company to the next, a few across-the-board advantages make it difficult for enterprise companies to ignore.  Continue Reading

• Has Microsoft lost sight of its original Windows Azure PaaS vision?

  At its core, Windows Azure isn't too different from AWS. But Microsoft's fuzzy focus has made non-Microsoft technologies second-class citizens.  Continue Reading

• With cloud technologies, pay attention to the man behind the curtain

  Enterprise IT ventures toward cloud like Dorothy toward Oz -- full of hope. But to unveil cloud's true benefits, we can't believe all the hype.  Continue Reading

• AWS cloud security compliance beats on-premises

  Despite continuing concerns about cloud security, AWS proves its cloud security compliance with FedRAMP is better and easier than on-premises.  Continue Reading

• Cloud apps are movin' on up

  It’s not new anymore. The cloud is everywhere, and most business apps out there have cloud versions as well. But it still put some companies on edge, and they aren’t on board -- yet.  Continue Reading

• Developers and users both have cause to celebrate BYOA and BYOC

  Executive Editor Jan Stafford explores the benefits and challenges of the 'bring your own applications' and 'bring your own cloud' trends.  Continue Reading

• IPaaS: Confusion around cloud and on-premises app-integration

  Experts consider iPaaS as the fastest growing integration middleware approach, though cloud capabilities remain confusing.  Continue Reading

• Turning off cloud services, tuning into cloud apps jobs

  Learn why customers are moving away from cloud services and turning toward cloud apps jobs.  Continue Reading

• Cloud app success means end-user identity management

  A downfall of cloud applications is an inability to share info with other cloud apps. Can roaming profiles increase use and mobility among providers?  Continue Reading

• Shadow IT is in your enterprise -- get over it

  IT departments must embrace shadow IT to stay competitive in the market and attract coveted employees.  Continue Reading

• What's wrong with the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing, 2012?

  The Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing report offers some insights into the cloud market. But its poorly defined cloud terms can be misleading.  Continue Reading

• Avoid surprises, do your homework on cloud computing service providers

  Cloud service providers often advertise high redundancy, but they have been found hiding critical details. Research is vital to avoiding surprises.  Continue Reading

• Proving cloud computing pros and cons to the CIO

  As an IT pro, how do you sell the cloud model to your CIO and convince him that now’s the time to migrate? Cloud guru Bob Plankers has some ideas.  Continue Reading

• A reality check on cloud challenges

  Much has been made of how cloud computing can reduce data center costs and bring greater automation to corporate IT. But vendors—and sometimes even users—focus less on the steps required to achieve this vaunted state.  Continue Reading

• Complexity in the cloud

  Companies that are considering private or hybrid clouds often report the vexing problem of trying to understand complex cloud service-level agreements (SLAs).  Continue Reading

• Cloud predictions for enterprise IT in 2012

  You don’t need a crystal ball to know where cloud is heading in 2012. I see more widespread cloud adoption, vendor wars and Olympics in our future.  Continue Reading

• Trends in cloud computing: Getting nimble in the cloud

  Cloud One on One with Reza Malekzadeh—the former marketing director at VMware Inc. and now the VP of marketing at Nimbula Inc.  Continue Reading