Multi-cloud strategies

Multi-cloud strategies typically involve at least two public, infrastructure-as-a-service platforms from different providers. This deployment model can minimize downtime and maximize service options, but it also adds management complexity. Explore ways to combat common multi-cloud challenges, including with third-party management tools.

September 09, 2021 09 Sep'21
Exium offers 5G network security to IBM EAM

Exium is IBM's latest partner in 5G network security. Enterprises have the option of using Exium's network as a service with the IBM Edge Application Manager.
June 22, 2021 22 Jun'21
HPE bolsters GreenLake with support for Microsoft Azure Stack

HPE took another step toward its goal of being mainly a software-as-a-services company by 2022 with new services for GreenLake and several partnerships, including Microsoft.
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.
May 11, 2021 11 May'21
IBM hangs its hopes on hybrid clouds, AI to revive growth

After a decade of stagnant growth, IBM is betting all of its chips that hybrid clouds, new partnerships and AI will catapult it to a more competitive position.

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Multi-cloud networking -- how to choose the right path

There are a couple ways to connect the disparate pieces of a multi-cloud architecture. Review your networking options and choose the best fit for your environment. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud vs. hyper-converged: Hybrid wins hands down

When everything goes to cloud, why do you even need HCI? Who cares where server, storage, virtualization and networking are when IT adopts a 'run any app from anyplace' strategy? Continue Reading
Design a cloud application with portability in mind

Writing apps for easier portability between clouds takes some work and comes with tradeoffs. Yet, the effort required to design a portable app can pay off in the long run. Continue Reading

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9 IBM Cloud Paks for app modernization and cloud efforts

While businesses seek benefits in outsourced and scalable infrastructure and services, moving to cloud creates challenges in workload modernization. See if IBM Cloud Paks can help. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud similarities and differences

Organizations sometimes struggle to understand the difference between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud. Check out this video and tips to get familiar with these architectures. Continue Reading
What is hybrid cloud? Everything you need to know

A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between these platforms. Continue Reading

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Cloud security policy configuration in AWS, Azure and GCP

Explore cloud security policy configurations in AWS, Azure and GCP using native security tools in this excerpt of 'Multi-Cloud Architecture and Governance' by Jeroen Mulder. Continue Reading
Secure multi-cloud with architecture and governance focus

Certified enterprise and security architect Jeroen Mulder explains why multi-cloud security architecture planning should be informed by the business and customer perspectives. Continue Reading
Juggle a multi-cloud security strategy with these 3 steps

Enterprise security best practices must account for changes in cloud landscapes. Learn how to overcome such challenges and bolster multi-cloud security with technology and policy. Continue Reading

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4 common traps to avoid in a multi-cloud strategy

Multi-cloud strategies are popular, but they do require planning and management. Review some ways to sidestep these four potential pitfalls. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud services grow increasingly important for MSPs

As organizations expand their multi-cloud environments, they'll look to partners for support and expertise. It's time for the channel to board the multi-cloud train, experts say. Continue Reading
Accenture cloud computing paves way for integration plan

Penelope Prett, CIO at Accenture, aims to provide employees a holistic user experience, taking advantage of cloud computing to integrate various technology tools. Continue Reading