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Public cloud and other cloud deployment models

• Third-party cloud services for images, search and authentication

  Don't limit your cloud services to just what your provider offers. Consider these third-party alternatives to handle images, search and authentication.  Continue Reading

• AWS, Microsoft and Google should retire these cloud services

  Nothing lasts forever. Whether they've been supplanted by newer offerings or simply outlived their usefulness, these cloud services on AWS, Azure and GCP are ready to be retired.  Continue Reading

• The 2020 cloud acquisitions AWS, Microsoft and Google should make

  The major cloud providers offer a wide range of services, but they're far from perfect. Here are the 2020 acquisitions AWS, Microsoft and Google should make to shore up their platforms.  Continue Reading

• Decipher the true meaning of cloud native

  The term "cloud native" has become a popular yet nebulous buzzword among IT pros. Get to the bottom of what it really means before the definition gets even murkier.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Google Cloud Next 2019: End user computing news

  BeyondCorp gets revamped and more Google Cloud security product announcements.  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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