Google and other public cloud providers

Google, Oracle, IBM and other public cloud providers offer various compute, storage and networking services -- as well as more advanced technologies for machine learning and more -- yet one might better meet an enterprise's needs than another. Read tips and news coverage to choose the right provider, and keep up with its expanding cloud portfolio.

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To address issues with managing multi-cloud environments, some teams are turning to a cloud management platform to bring disparate environments under control. In this expert guide, explore key features your tool should have to ensure it can meet your organization’s specific requirements.

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Google and other public cloud providers News

November 12, 2020 12 Nov'20
Google brings wizard approach to cloud database migration

Google Cloud's top database executive details the tech giant's new tool for enterprises to move databases to the cloud, as the need has accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic era.
October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20
Government action on big tech monopoly power moving quickly

Government antitrust actions are building against tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. They could lead to tighter regulation or even a breakup.
August 26, 2020 26 Aug'20
Google Anthos update adds on-premises clout

An update to Google's Anthos makes the container management and orchestration platform feel more at home inside customers' data centers.
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.

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What is cloud management? Everything you need to know

Cloud management is the exercise of administrative control over public, private and hybrid clouds. 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
5 Google Cloud management tools you should know

Organizations that use Google Cloud Platform have a few different ways to manage their resources. Review the features and capabilities of these five cloud management tools. Continue Reading
The ins and outs of Google Cloud Anthos on NetApp HCI

Combining NetApp HCI with Anthos from Google enables enterprises to more easily implement and maintain a hybrid cloud infrastructure that supports modern applications and more. Continue Reading

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4 ways IoT cloud platforms improve application development

The cloud is a critical IoT resource for organizations with distributed, unpredictable IoT traffic. How can organizations get the most from their cloud provider tools? Continue Reading
7 must-have steps for a cloud migration checklist

Migrating an enterprise's data and applications to the cloud includes a laundry list of considerations. Review the steps you need to take to complete your migration. Continue Reading
Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management

For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more. Continue Reading