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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Google and other public cloud providers News

August 03, 2020 03 Aug'20
Google, Microsoft add to their cloud migration toolkits

New cloud migration tools and services from Google and Microsoft seek to meet customer demand for easier, faster deployments amid rising favor for multi-cloud deployments.
July 14, 2020 14 Jul'20
BigQuery Omni enables Google multi-cloud data analytics

Google BigQuery data analytics users can now query data across clouds from multiple providers, including AWS and Microsoft Azure, without the need to first move the data.
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.
May 18, 2020 18 May'20
VMware Cloud Foundation to run on new Google Cloud service

VMware and Google signed their second deal in less than a year, this time to support VMware Cloud Foundation workloads on Google Cloud.

Google and other public cloud providers Get Started

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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
Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet. Continue Reading
What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware?

The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift. Continue Reading

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Public cloud vs. private cloud: Key benefits and differences

As cloud services and practices mature, it might be time to rethink some long-held assumptions about the private and public cloud models. 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
Multi-cloud environments: Explore the pros and cons

The use of multi-cloud is trending up, but is it right for your workloads and business? Review the advantages and disadvantages with Gartner expert Daryl Plummer. 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
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
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

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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