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AWS cloud platform News

September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
Partner products now certified for AWS Outposts

AWS has brought more than 30 certified partner software products into the mix for Outposts, the on-premises version of its public cloud.
August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20
Google enhances Cloud Spanner and other databases

Google is adding a series of enhancements to its cloud database portfolio, with new capabilities for the Bigtable data store, Firestore mobile database and other platforms.
May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say.
April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20
AWS brings cloud data lake services to bear against COVID-19

AWS has set up a large cloud data lake filled with information and resources on COVID-19 in an effort to help medical researchers fight the global pandemic.

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10 cloud computing experts you should follow

Get up to speed on what's happening in the cloud by following some of the top voices in the industry, including those who are building the technologies and other industry experts. Continue Reading
4 tips to pick the right cloud database service

Before you migrate your data to the cloud, evaluate your cloud database options. Use these guidelines to choose the right database offering for your enterprise. Continue Reading
Amazon S3

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a scalable, high-speed, web-based cloud storage service. Continue Reading

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DynamoDB on-demand vs. provisioned capacity: Which is better?

There are two primary ways to handle capacity in DynamoDB: on-demand or provisioned. Learn the advantages, concerns and use cases for each option. Continue Reading
How can AWS, Azure and GCP increase cloud market share?

The Big Three dominate the cloud market, but they all have room for improvement. See what each vendor needs to do to increase its market share and attract more enterprises. Continue Reading
Get a quick rundown of 12 cloud developer tools from AWS

With so many available options, it can be difficult to keep track of all the developer tools AWS has to offer. Check out 12 tools that are a part of AWS' toolkit. Continue Reading

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Top 5 cloud news stories of 2020 -- so far

As cloud outages and acquisitions rolled on in early 2020, it seemed like the news cycle would never slow down. Review the top news articles to prepare for the rest of the year. Continue Reading
How Azure, AWS, Google handle data destruction in the cloud

Data destruction is a topic that has been poorly covered until recently. Regardless of which cloud service provider you use, this review of the top three CSPs' data destruction documentation should improve your due diligence. Continue Reading
Establish S3 bucket security with proper access control

Misconfigured S3 buckets can put your sensitive data at risk. Learn to configure secure S3 buckets and block public access with this guide. Continue Reading

Problem Solve AWS cloud platform Issues

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How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager. Continue Reading
Overcome legacy DynamoDB limits with a hot migration

Performing a hot migration in DynamoDB can be a stressful but often necessary process. Here are the steps to upgrade tables without causing downtime or service interruptions. Continue Reading
It takes more than brute force to beat shadow IT

Think you know how much cloud use is in your organization? Think again. Shadow IT is more common -- and harder to control -- than suspected. Continue Reading