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.

June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21
Nvidia partners with Google Cloud to boost AI for 5G app dev

Nvidia continues its aggressive push into both the AI and 5G markets, partnering with Google Cloud to aid in development of AI apps for the data center to the edge.
June 07, 2021 07 Jun'21
Oracle Cloud lures developers with 'Always Free' services

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure lags rivals, but the company hopes that a broader set of free services will draw interest from a critical constituency – developers.
May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Oracle's new Arm-based cloud instances target penny pinchers

Oracle enters the Arm-based processor market alongside other top-tier cloud providers to improve price-performance for cloud app development.
May 11, 2021 11 May'21
IBM hybrid cloud, AI offerings ease data integration

IBM rolled out new hybrid cloud and AI offerings this week, while CEO Arvind Krishna offered his vision for how those technologies will reshape business.

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