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• Shadow IT risks heightened in hybrid cloud

  While shadow IT applications pose a security risk for every organization, they can especially cause a ruckus in hybrid cloud environments.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating OpenShift vs. Cloud Foundry for open source PaaS

  OpenShift and Cloud Foundry are two popular options for open source PaaS. Here's how to tell which one is right for your development needs.  Continue Reading

• Open source platform as a service doesn't always come easy

  Open source platform as a service can ease cloud app development and deployment. But it also poses these six challenges for developers and the business.  Continue Reading

• Using PaaS can lead to better cloud app security

  You may not be aware that PaaS provides strong cloud app security. Tom Nolle explains how to get the most from PaaS security.  Continue Reading

• How to assess the risks of cloud malware

  Hosting apps in the cloud does not necessarily create a cloud malware risk. By focusing on new interfaces a cloud migration creates, you can make the cloud as secure as your data center.  Continue Reading

• Is Spark the answer for cloud and big data apps?

  Spark is gaining corporate sponsorship at an astounding rate. If big data, cloud data and business data are to meet somewhere, Spark is likely that place.  Continue Reading

• Find your cloud computing and big data recipe for success

  Supporting big data and high-performance computing in the cloud introduces a number of challenges. Fortunately, larger VM instances and GPUs offer relief.  Continue Reading

• Explore open source cloud software in five quick links

  When dealing with open source cloud computing, there are many factors to consider, ranging from support to hidden costs. Make informed decisions with these five quick links.  Continue Reading

• Five challenges with open source cloud infrastructure tools

  Open source cloud infrastructure platforms like OpenStack offer many benefits to an enterprise -- but first, IT must clear these five adoption hurdles.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating a cloud computing SLA? Look at app workflows

  Cloud expert Tom Nolle gives advice on evaluating a cloud computing SLA, including common mistakes, app and hybrid cloud workflow issues, response-time SLAs and more.  Continue Reading

• Explore the role of network as a service in cloud computing

  With the right network as a service (NaaS) offering, enterprises can boost the availability and performance of their cloud applications.  Continue Reading

• Developing and deploying cloud apps on GAE

  Expert Bill Claybrook breaks down the pros and cons of developing cloud apps in Google App Engine. Get a comparative analysis between AWS and GAE.  Continue Reading

• Tips for deploying cloud applications on GCE

  Cloud application developers should select an IaaS platform carefully. To aid your selection, here are pros and cons of deploying cloud applications on GCE.  Continue Reading

• How to detect cloud vendor lock-in before it's too late

  Many IT organizations unknowingly go "all in" with a single cloud provider. Here's how to make sure your cloud options stay open.  Continue Reading

• Four questions to ask cloud integration vendors

  When evaluating applications, know what you need from vendors, like API management or multi-tenant services, and what you don’t, like lock-in.  Continue Reading

• Cloud integration tools: The most popular products

  There’s no shortage of tools to integrate cloud applications. Here’s a brief – but thorough – list of the most popular products on the market.  Continue Reading

• Get to know the cloud integration environment

  Integrating disparate applications is not a one-shot deal. There are several pieces of the puzzle, including data governance and combining app functionality.  Continue Reading

• Ten ways to control public cloud spending

  Public cloud services are popular but can come with unexpected costs. Follow these 10 steps to reduce your cloud spending and get more out of the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cut costs with these four cloud optimization tricks

  To save money and boost performance in the cloud, follow these four cloud optimization tricks.  Continue Reading

• Be sure you have the right hypervisor in your cloud stack

  Understanding the three cloud stack hypervisor types and learning how to validate apps against the one you choose will help you know you've chosen the best hypervisor possible.  Continue Reading

• Testing cloud applications for Azure, Google Cloud

  As software development cycles accelerate, IT must more rapidly test cloud-based applications. The right tools and services can help pick up the pace.  Continue Reading

• Catch these high-flying cloud computing jobs

  The cloud computing market is brimming with opportunity for IT pros -- and especially those with open source and PaaS expertise.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating OpenStack vs. VMware for private cloud

  OpenStack and VMware are both viable options for hybrid and private cloud. So which one should your organization choose?  Continue Reading

• Cloud certifications that stand out from the crowd

  Cloud computing knowledge is almost a must-have in today's IT market. To land that dream job, consider these cloud certifications and courses.  Continue Reading

• Building a fluid cloud architecture

  Fluid cloud promises to enable greater cloud agility and a variety of use cases in enterprise applications and telecom services.  Continue Reading

• How to avoid security issues in cloud computing

  Allowing departments free range may create security issues for cloud computing within an entire enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Combine cloud and mobility for productivity holy grail

  While the cloud can save businesses big bucks, it also makes them more productive. And when combined with mobility, that productivity soars.  Continue Reading

• How to define hybrid cloud service-level agreements

  Defining hybrid cloud service-level agreements takes more forethought and planning than traditional SLAs. Here is what you should consider.  Continue Reading

• Fill security gaps with centralized cloud data encryption

  Most cloud providers offer data encryption services, but for some users, those services aren't enough to fully protect enterprise data in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Crafting a cloud business case execs can't resist

  For some executives, the cloud is still a frightening proposition. But with a solid business case, even the biggest cloud skeptics become believers.  Continue Reading

• Eight signs your private cloud project is doomed

  Despite their many benefits, private cloud deployments are fraught with potential risks. Here are eight mistakes many enterprises make in their private cloud projects.  Continue Reading

• The public cloud adoption trends sweeping the enterprise

  Citing security and other concerns, many organizations have passed on public cloud. But is the technology finally ready for enterprise prime time?  Continue Reading

• Don't bet on cost-efficiency with cloud migrations

  Many organizations move to the cloud with dollar signs in their eyes. However, cloud cost savings aren't guaranteed for every enterprise app.  Continue Reading

• Beware the hidden costs of open source cloud computing

  Many businesses assume open source cloud is cheaper than proprietary models. But that's not always the case, as many costs are often overlooked.  Continue Reading

• Three hybrid cloud management issues and how to tackle them

  Hybrid cloud gives enterprises the best of private and public cloud worlds. But effective management starts with addressing three key issues.  Continue Reading

• Cloud cost optimization techniques for enterprise apps

  While cloud is known for its cost-efficiency, the savings don't always come easy. Follow these three steps to optimize your cloud application costs.  Continue Reading

• Niche cloud computing environments gain steam

  By offering more targeted services, niche cloud environments are gaining traction within multiple vertical markets.  Continue Reading

• Top five APM tools for capacity planning

  Learn about five popular APM tools that have added capacity and demand planning to ensure improved user needs.  Continue Reading

• Put microservices, cloud at heart of your IoT strategy

  While many IT pros assume IoT is all about the network, other technologies, such as microservices and cloud, should play an equally important role.  Continue Reading

• Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization

  Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan.  Continue Reading

• Nearline, Glacier on brink of cloud archiving war

  With speed and a modest price tag, Google Nearline is emerging as a serious competitor to Amazon's Glacier cloud archiving system.  Continue Reading

• Three hybrid cloud advantages that fly under the radar

  While some hybrid cloud advantages, such as greater flexibility, are obvious, others fly under the radar. Are you missing out on hybrid cloud perks?  Continue Reading

• Not all providers support hybrid cloud applications

  An expert says you should pick wisely when selecting a provider for hybrid cloud apps. Here he clarifies misconceptions and defines selection criteria.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing careers reshaping IT jobs market

  Cloud is one of the fastest growing and most popular areas of IT. As the IT job market evolves around the technology, new cloud computing job titles and roles emerge.  Continue Reading

• Gauging capacity and performance management in the cloud

  An expert suggests that you make application capacity and performance management part of the application development process; you'll find it far easier to accomplish.  Continue Reading

• How to use application performance modeling techniques

  Effective application performance modeling requires understanding the techniques, gathering the right data and benchmarking against reality.  Continue Reading

• Comparing features, tiers and pricing of PaaS vendors

  As cloud services become more complex and customized, the harder they are to evaluate. An expert offers advice for evaluating PaaS vendors.  Continue Reading

• Keeping up data flow with BDaaS

  As companies create larger amounts of data, dealing with that data becomes an issue. Learn how BDaaS is meant to work with data efficiently.  Continue Reading

• Overcoming complex multi-cloud management challenges

  Deploying multiple cloud platforms offers the enterprise greater flexibility and choice. But multi-cloud management is still a pain point for IT.  Continue Reading

• GhangorCloud suite checks if you've been good or bad

  GhangorCloud focuses on data-leak prevention by fusing contextual and conceptual reasoning with an identity and role-based governance, risk and compliance model.  Continue Reading

• Nine questions for hybrid cloud integration

  Learn which nine questions companies should be asking when considering a hybrid could application integration strategy.  Continue Reading

• Big data tools a must for developers

  To find the right frameworks and big data tools, big data developers need to consider the full scope of their big data efforts.  Continue Reading

• Insiders offer advice on big data in the cloud

  Moving big data into the cloud can be complex and challenging. To ease your journey, experts offer advice for evaluating cloud platforms, services and tools.  Continue Reading

• How to compare platforms for enabling big data in the cloud

  When you're ready for the move, evaluate big data in the cloud providers carefully to ensure the best fit. Here is a look at four cloud service offerings.  Continue Reading

• Minimize threats through public cloud security testing

  Security concerns deter many IT pros from adopting public cloud. But security testing tools and a sound strategy can help them conquer their fears.  Continue Reading

• Improve cloud portability for better end user experience

  In the evolving mobile and cloud markets, end users strongly impact business decision making. Learn how cloud portability impacts end user experiences.  Continue Reading

• Achieving zero trust security in the cloud

  Zero trust security policies are tough to scale in physical implementations. But with virtualization and cloud, IT can overcome that challenge.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for BPaaS adoption

  Learn why more and more businesses are adopting BPaaS and how it differs from other service layers.  Continue Reading

• Taking the mystery out of Google Compute Engine pricing

  As the cloud market's IaaS war ensues, pricing battles between major cloud providers heat up. Will Google Compute Engine fit in your cloud budget?  Continue Reading

• How to choose the best cloud big data platform

  Finding the best cloud big data platform requires picking a database model, choosing a cloud service or cloud platform, and reviewing their features.  Continue Reading

• Where to turn for OpenStack development support

  While OpenStack's ecosystem continues to grow, finding support for the open source platform can be difficult. Luckily, there are resources to help.  Continue Reading

• Colocation vs. cloud: Can your IT team tell them apart?

  Colocation, much like virtualization, is often mistaken for cloud. Despite some similarities, the two technologies are worlds apart.  Continue Reading

• Four cloud computing ideas that faded away

  Despite many successful cloud computing developments, not every idea is a hit. Here are four cloud concepts that seemed great, but fell flat.  Continue Reading

• PaaS a step and stumbling block for Microsoft Azure cloud

  Microsoft Azure's PaaS strategy separates it from rivals like AWS. But there's a flip side to every coin -- even with Azure PaaS.  Continue Reading

• Maximize your ROI with cloud storage management

  While cloud storage may seem simple, there's a lot to consider to maximize ROI. Make sure security, metadata and management are top of mind.  Continue Reading

• Increase efficiency with cloud-based project management

  At the [email protected] Conference, enterprise architects discussed the importance of cloud-based project management for providing better innovation and efficiency to enterprises.  Continue Reading

• The cloud's future lies in agility-based hybridization tools

  Agility-based hybridization tools are key to the cloud's future. By using them, new development can exploit all the cloud's value.  Continue Reading

• Cloud and big data don't necessarily mean Hadoop

  The cloud and big data don't always mean Hadoop. Careful study is required before choosing the right technology, says consultant Tom Nolle.  Continue Reading

• Prevent cloud billing shock with cost monitoring tools

  Businesses move to cloud for cost efficiency. However, without proper monitoring tools, their cloud bill might be steeper than expected.  Continue Reading

• Constructing a solid hybrid cloud governance strategy

  The proliferation of SaaS and hybrid cloud forces IT teams to re-think data governance and compliance. What's the key to a solid cloud governance strategy?  Continue Reading

• Private cloud adoption dwindles in the enterprise

  Private clouds are trailing public clouds when it comes to enterprise adoption. And the cost of private cloud deployments could be partially to blame.  Continue Reading

• When to embrace, or walk away from, open source options

  Open source cloud allows enterprises to dodge software payments and vendor lock-in. But some organizations are better off walking away.  Continue Reading

• Weighing the perks, drawbacks of open source model

  Open source cloud computing eliminates vendor restrictions and lock-in -- but those perks come at the cost of provider support.  Continue Reading

• Azure vs. Google: Finding your cloud vendor fit

  Amazon Web Services is the clear cloud market leader, but Microsoft Azure and Google have their advantages. Which cloud provider is right for you?  Continue Reading

• Pains of assessing cloud computing costs lingers

  Executives still struggle to address cloud problems like cost assessment. Consultant Tom Nolle breaks down several of the lingering cloud issues.  Continue Reading

• How provisioning fits into cloud orchestration evolution

  Cloud orchestration is gaining traction -- but how does it differ from provisioning? Expert Tom Nolle suggests thinking of one process as walking and the other as dancing.  Continue Reading

• Tools to tackle multi-cloud management

  Because no two clouds are built alike, managing multi-cloud environments can be tough. Luckily, there's an emerging class of tools that can help.  Continue Reading

• Cloud storage options: Object storage systems or Hadoop?

  Object storage systems and Hadoop are both viable cloud storage options. But consider the latter when performing big data analysis in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud DevOps requires shift in IT, business thinking

  Cloud DevOps requires IT and the business side of organizations to make some changes to work together. Read on to find out the changes they should make.  Continue Reading

• Which cloud storage system matches your data?

  Choosing a cloud storage system can be a daunting task. Expert Dan Sullivan explores the benefits of SSDs, databases and other cloud storage options.  Continue Reading

• What to expect from Google Compute Engine in 2015

  To trump the competition this year, Google will likely soup up its Google Compute Engine with new features around containers, hybrid cloud, SDN and more.  Continue Reading

• Keep hackers at bay with cloud governance and security

  After a high-profile breach, many are quick to point a finger at cloud. But with a solid cloud governance and security strategy, there's not much to fear.  Continue Reading

• Federal market slowly ramps up cloud computing adoption

  U.S. federal agencies have been slow to adopt cloud due to security concerns, budget constraints and other factors. But that might change soon.  Continue Reading

• SDN and cloud: A dynamic IT duo?

  Software-defined networking can drive greater efficiency and agility in the cloud. But challenges, such as security and encryption, hold it back.  Continue Reading

• Cloud architects confront integration complications

  Cloud architects can use several DevOps techniques for cloud application integration, including the design, deploy and manage progression.  Continue Reading

• How to extend the private cloud model to hybrid cloud

  Private cloud is a great lead-in to hybrid cloud. Companies need to set concrete goals to move from the private cloud model to hybrid cloud.  Continue Reading

• Simplifying the complex cloud licensing equation

  When it comes to cloud licensing, the devil's in the details -- from support to the fine print. Do you know what to look for to avoid getting burned?  Continue Reading

• Choose a cloud governance flavor for your IT taste buds

  Governance is an important cog in the cloud computing wheel. But enterprises hit a bump in the road when they don't understand each governance level.  Continue Reading

• Devise a cloud security strategy for governance needs

  IT breaches stir up cloud security concerns. To limit potential issues, enterprises must consider governance needs, tools, providers and more.  Continue Reading

• IT just scratching surface of cloud computing technology

  With wide-ranging implications on apps, devices and more, cloud is more than an IT project or strategy. Are you prepared for IT's next big shift?  Continue Reading

• Overcome the most feared cloud security issues in 2015

  Security is a big concern for companies considering cloud deployments. However, many cloud security issues are self-inflicted.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid clouds a key step in the evolution of the cloud

  Three trends are shaping hybrid cloud: the evolution from compartments to components, emergence of 'migratory processing,' and event-based applications.  Continue Reading

• Cloud 2015: What can we expect?

  Take a look at the most popular content in 2014 to figure out what to expect in cloud 2015.  Continue Reading

• How container technology fits in the cloud picture

  Docker containers don't lack IT support. But drawbacks, such as its Linux dependency, make its place in the cloud picture unclear.  Continue Reading

• A cloud management tools comparison guide

  With its complex nature, cloud management can get bumpy at times. Luckily, cloud management tools from VMware, Dell and others can help.  Continue Reading

• Where OpenStack fits in a hybrid cloud strategy

  Interoperability between clouds is a challenge for enterprises adopting hybrid cloud. Open source options such as OpenStack can bridge cloud platform gaps.  Continue Reading

• How hosted private cloud services fill cloud model gaps

  For enterprises that are leery of private or public cloud, hosted private cloud services -- also known as a managed cloud -- may be a better option.  Continue Reading

• Service drawbacks hinder OpenStack adoption

  In theory, OpenStack is a popular open source cloud platform. But to reach its full potential and production use, it needs to clear several hurdles.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack features, services creating industry buzz

  OpenStack features, including portability, security and storage are prompting vendors and IT pros alike to support the open source cloud platform.  Continue Reading

• Learn from failure with a cloud project post-mortem

  It's easy to point fingers at team members following a cloud project failure. But learning from what went wrong can help companies move beyond cloud disappointments.  Continue Reading