Cloud application development

This section provides tips and best practices around the latest cloud application development tools and trends. Compare different development environments, such as PaaS and low-code/no-code platforms, and learn whether, and how, to embrace development strategies such as DevOps and CI/CD. Also, read coverage of emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning and serverless computing.

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6 Multi-Cloud Management Tool Must-Haves

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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Cloud application development News

September 09, 2020 09 Sep'20
New Red Hat Marketplace pushes OpenShift to hybrid clouds

A new Red Hat marketplace is a one-stop shop for 50 OpenShift-certified applications that can operate like cloud services.
August 05, 2020 05 Aug'20
Microsoft unveils Open Service Mesh, vows donation to CNCF

Microsoft pledged to donate its service mesh to the CNCF in a stab at Istio, setting the stage for potential vendor collaboration around multi-cloud interoperability standards.
May 13, 2020 13 May'20
Backblaze S3-compatible APIs set up cloud battle

Backblaze releases S3-compatible APIs for its B2 Cloud Storage. Several vendor partners joined the launch with integrations. Uses include backup and archiving.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
IBM, Red Hat move users toward edge computing, 5G networks

IBM and Red Hat have jumped into the edge computing market debuting a slew of products and services that work hand in glove with the existing hybrid cloud strategy it shares with Red Hat.

Cloud application development Get Started

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cloud infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, a network, virtualization software, services and management tools -- that support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model. Continue Reading
fog computing (fog networking, fogging)

Fog computing is a decentralized computing infrastructure in which data, compute, storage and applications are located somewhere between the data source and the cloud. Continue Reading
A cloud services cheat sheet for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

Don't know your Neptune from your Front Door? Check what AWS, Microsoft and Google call their foundational cloud services. And yes, those are real service names. Continue Reading

Evaluate Cloud application development Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How 5G could change cloud computing

The major cloud providers have embraced the push for 5G in the cloud with partnerships and offerings. Learn about the benefits and early limitations of 5G in the cloud. Continue Reading
Explore cloud computing's effect on application development

AWS and cloud computing changed the way organizations build and run applications. Explore why that happened and see what to expect in the future as more businesses jump on board. 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

Manage Cloud application development

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Instill cloud change management best practices

Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and productive when handling change. Continue Reading
Utilize AI for cloud cost optimization

The sticker shock of cloud bills is still a pain point for enterprises. Providers are looking to AI to fix the problem, but can this technology actually meet customers' needs? Continue Reading
Multi-cloud data storage implementation best practices

This handbook lays out the key implementation steps to take when moving to a multiple cloud storage strategy and the must-have features that need to be on your radar. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Cloud application development Issues

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Confront cloud security challenges with these 5 tips

Security gets complicated when the cloud overlaps with other technologies, such as AI and serverless. Review these common risks, and learn how to prevent attacks. Continue Reading
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
This 90-year-old business crushed application integration problems

By putting a microscope to a 90-year-old manufacturing company's digital transformation project, find out how application integration problems materialize and how to solve them. Continue Reading