Cloud automation and orchestration

In addition to streamlining resource deployment, cloud automation and orchestration reduce manual tasks for IT administrators. Get expert advice to more efficiently automate and orchestrate resources using cloud services and tools, including those hosted by public cloud providers such as Microsoft and Google.

October 07, 2021 07 Oct'21
VMware launches integrated services for multi-cloud operations

VMware Cross-Cloud services for multi-cloud environments faces competition from startups and in-house operational tools supplied by public cloud providers.
June 07, 2021 07 Jun'21
HealthBridge Financial banks on AWS, Boomi to build business

Startup HealthBridge Financial used cloud-only infrastructure and Boomi's iPaaS to launch and scale its business of providing a second-payer benefit option for employers.
May 17, 2021 17 May'21
IBM Think 2021 news, trends and analysis

The role of technologies like AI and the cloud in business is changing. This year's IBM Think conference seeks to help enterprises understand how to capitalize on these tools.
May 03, 2021 03 May'21
Dell strikes $4 billion deal to sell iPaaS specialist Boomi

Dell nails down a $4 billion cash agreement to sell integration-platform-as-a-service vendor Boomi to investment firms just weeks after spinning off VMware.

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cloud sprawl

Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of an organization's cloud instances, services or providers. Continue Reading
Key aspects of RPA in the cloud

As more enterprises prioritize automation, RPA seeks to build upon that growth within the cloud sector. Learn why vendors see the technology as an investment in the future. Continue Reading
cloud infrastructure

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

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Understand the role of an SRE vs. cloud engineer

While SREs can play a distinct role in cloud computing, they don't replace the need for cloud engineers. Learn how the two roles can work together toward reliability goals. Continue Reading
Top cloud migration and adoption trends for 2022 and beyond

Cloud migrations are inevitable for some enterprises as they navigate a move off premises or between clouds. Evaluate some of the latest migration trends and the pros and cons that come with each. Continue Reading
On premises vs. cloud: The major similarities and differences

An organization deciding whether to run a workload on premises or in the cloud must carefully evaluate security, reliability, costs and other factors -- and ask four key questions. Continue Reading

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9 cloud migration security considerations and challenges

Cloud migration may seem daunting to security teams. Follow these essential practices to safely and successfully migrate infrastructure and applications. Continue Reading
How to transition to the cloud: 7 best practices

The cloud can help improve an app's performance and cost, but businesses need to plan for success. Follow these best practices to ensure cloud migration success. Continue Reading
12 key steps for a successful cloud migration

Ready to move your on-premises apps to the cloud? From rehosting vs. redesigning to testing and monitoring, follow these key steps for a successful cloud migration. Continue Reading

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Use cloud auto scaling, tagging to give unneeded resources the boot

Auto scaling services help admins identify underused resources and reduce public cloud costs. Learn how load balancing and tagging can maximize those benefits. Continue Reading
Strategies for adopting continuous software development for cloud

Management buy-in, along with the right mix of tools and staff, are critical to successfully implement continuous app development for cloud. Continue Reading
Thinking outside the 'box' for cloud orchestration strategies

Cloud orchestration can offer IT pros the dynamic environment cloud requires, but a strategy must be carefully implemented to see results. Continue Reading