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• 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 Clarizen@Work 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

• Crafting a cloud budget that won't break the bank

  With so many available cloud services, it's tough to choose how to spend those precious IT dollars. Here are two cloud projects to budget for in the future.  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

• Cloud storage provider costs add up to more than capacity

  Cloud storage costs run deeper than capacity. And to choose the best option, companies must evaluate all the variables in the cloud storage equation.  Continue Reading

• High-performance cloud apps require new technologies

  As cloud evolves, new applications such as big data analytics and HPC enter the fray. What do these new apps mean for cloud's future and performance?  Continue Reading

• Get smart with intelligent agents in the cloud

  Artificial intelligence has grown in popularity with smart agents such as Apple's Siri. With the right planning, intelligent agents in the cloud top IT's wish list.  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

• Developers ride the microservices wave

  Learn why developers are finding microservices to be more efficient for implementing Web services.  Continue Reading

• Cloud portability concerns in cloud service systems

  Learn about cloud portability integration issues when moving to a cloud service system.  Continue Reading

• How to use cloud BI to improve application design

  Thanks to cloud BI tools, developers have easier access to historical business data that can help steer application design.  Continue Reading

• JFrog Bintray Premium pumps up DaaS features

  In this product of the month, learn about JFrog's Bintray Premium, the company's latest distribution as a service platform.  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

• Take the private cloud out of hybrid cloud computing

  Private cloud hesitation often hampers hybrid cloud adoption. A DevOps mindset lets enterprises go hybrid without the private cloud commitment.  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

• Vertical SaaS providers gain ground

  With industry-specific applications, software as a service providers continue to gain revenue share in vertical markets.  Continue Reading

• Azure's document database broadens storage choices

  Azure DocumentDB is the newest figure in the company's data storage menagerie. What benefits does Microsoft's document database offer developers and DBAs?  Continue Reading

• Hybridized mission-critical apps open new door to cloud

  When end users leave mission-critical apps on-premises, they miss out on the benefits of cloud computing. Hybridizing those apps lets users cash in on the cloud.  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

• Cloud-based management comes with trade-off

  As cloud application deployment numbers continue to rise, enterprise IT's need for cloud-based management tools grows. However, that demand may go unanswered.  Continue Reading

• Maintain private cloud network performance

  It's important to design a strong private cloud network, but that doesn't promise high performance. How can cloud admins maintain high QoS?  Continue Reading

• Assessing the private cloud network inside and out

  The key to strong private cloud performance is to evaluate the network for current and future needs. How should admins prep for high-demand workloads and failover?  Continue Reading

• Map customer trends with cloud predictive analytics

  Cloud predictive analytics use data to give users insight into what keeps customers happy and what drives them away. How do these services work?  Continue Reading

• Relishing a successful cloud project's secret sauce

  Cloud admins can learn just as much from success as they can from failure. Studying what went right in a cloud project ensures the next try goes smoothly.  Continue Reading

• Replicating Google's cloud model in the enterprise

  Google is firmly among the cloud elite, and many enterprises want to follow in its footsteps. Becoming a Google copycat may not be as hard as you think.  Continue Reading

• Cloud management services: Tips for implementation

  Cloud management services are useful for organizing the ever-growing, complex and sophisticated interconnections within the cloud structure.  Continue Reading

• Learning to love the complex multi-cloud

  Multi-clouds come with complexity, but can offer a more cost-efficient and valuable environment. Will enterprise IT learn to love a multi-cloud approach?  Continue Reading

• Getting started with cloud analytics services and tools

  Cloud analytics and BI are useful tools that help companies make informed, data-based business decisions. Read this tip to find out how to take advantage of those uses.  Continue Reading

• Don't let your cloud components become a DIY disaster

  DIY is good for remodeling a house, but it might not be right for your enterprise. Answering five questions can prevent your cloud from a DIY disaster.  Continue Reading

• How to secure REST API endpoints for cloud applications

  When designing APIs, developers must make good decisions about security design components that show who's using what API, when and for what purpose. This tip offers insights into the critical components for securing APIs.  Continue Reading

• Private cloud hardware planning critical for new projects

  There are many considerations for building a private cloud, especially with a tight budget. Keep costs in check by carefully planning out hardware, capacity, storage and networking.  Continue Reading

• Bare-metal cloud means more flexibility at a cost

  Businesses face the challenge of finding the right cloud for their needs. With the ability to customize software for unique app requirements, bare-metal cloud may be the best option.  Continue Reading

• What intelligent security means for your business

  Security intelligence is more than the latest buzzword. It's an essential function a successful business needs to protect its internal systems from data theft or loss of network resources.  Continue Reading

• Three misses that cause cloud failure

  The number of organizations moving data and applications to the cloud is rising, but so is the number of cloud failures. Here are the three leading causes of cloud death.  Continue Reading

• Breaking down the three stages of cloud data encryption

  Security remains a major concern for moving data to the cloud. Although data encryption provides protection, decisions need to be made regarding when, where and how to encrypt data heading to cloud.  Continue Reading

• Three products make integrating applications in the cloud easier

  Three integration vendors -- SnapLogic, Dell Boomi and Informatica Cloud -- are making it easier to integrate applications in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Make the most of Google's cloud architecture, Jetty improvements

  At JavaOne, Alexis Moussine-Pouchkine discussed improvements in Jetty Web server and Google's cloud architecture, as well as how to deal with the limitations of Java EE.  Continue Reading

• Discover the most integral cloud brokerage services

  Get the most out of cloud brokerage services with these tips on which features are most helpful to IT teams, which are nice to have, and which are optional.  Continue Reading

• How to make enterprise IT hire you in a cloud career

  From keeping up with the cloud's evolution to quelling security concerns, cloud admins have their work cut out for them -- but if you can master these skills, you'll be a desirable candidate for the job.  Continue Reading

• Cutting a public cloud provider out of your hybrid cloud

  Public cloud providers come with the risk of vendor lock-in, poor service and other issues that can derail your hybrid cloud. However, having a backup plan in place rids you of those provider problems.  Continue Reading

• Four crucial tips to enhance cloud network performance

  Cloud networks require a lot of maintenance and monitoring. However, simply throwing money at the problem is not the answer for poor performance.  Continue Reading

• Planning cloud network design for long-term resiliency

  Building a good house starts with a solid foundation, and a private cloud network is no different. Having a strong design can ensure its resiliency over the long term.  Continue Reading

• Cloud sprawl the death-knell of performance strategies

  Overprovisioning cloud services is a huge issue for maintaining high performance. This sprawl needs to be scaled back to keep costs and performance in line.  Continue Reading

• Cloud performance strategy lives and dies by network monitoring

  Closely watching your private cloud network performance is important, but often overlooked. Finding the right monitoring tools can save you a lot of hassle.  Continue Reading

• Target, Home Depot breach highlight need for cloud encryption

  Retail shoppers expect their card information is secure, but recent hacker attacks at Target and Home Depot proved otherwise. Is cloud encryption the best weapon for fending off hackers?  Continue Reading

• Gambling on the public PaaS provider race

  When it comes to platform as a service, the usual suspects of Amazon, Microsoft and Google are at the top of the list -- but unique customer requirements complicate finding the best PaaS provider.  Continue Reading

• Is it possible to block employees from public cloud access?

  Security concerns lead to organizations blacklisting some public cloud services as they would certain websites -- but not all blacklisting is increasing productivity.  Continue Reading

• Solving CRM needs with iPaaS

  IPaaS helps eliminate customer relationship management concerns when integrating existing infrastructures to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Public cloud's reputation fends off cloud hacker attacks

  Cloud experts are fighting to protect cloud's good name following the recent iCloud hack, but public opinion is not easily swayed. However, cloud may not be hackers' primary target -- for now.  Continue Reading

• BYOC fosters employee innovation and independence

  There are many security concerns with the bring your own cloud and other BYOD trends, but what about the benefits? Look at the upside of BYOC in this tip.  Continue Reading

• Top three emerging cloud standards

  Cloud standards are starting to emerge, but they have a lot of catching up to do with a market that is growing rapidly and in multiple directions.  Continue Reading

• Hype muddies waters around true hybrid cloud definition

  With all the hype around hybrid cloud, many companies say they're using the model when they're really just using both public and private cloud. What makes it a true hybrid cloud?  Continue Reading

• Integrating applications across cloud boundaries

  Application integration can be broken into two layers. One is interfaces and addressing, the other is deployment and management practices. Get to the bottom of solutions for both.  Continue Reading

• SaaS and collaboration: UC in the cloud

  Unified communications and collaboration was outdated before it had a chance to catch on, but one expert explains how it could have a second life with the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Apache Sqoop a crucial link for big data analytics in the cloud

  Hadoop is becoming the popular enterprise choice for big data analytics, but getting your data there isn't so simple. Apache Sqoop is stepping in to help bring the vital data from your database to Hadoop.  Continue Reading

• Hadoop tools combat obstacles of its constant evolution

  Hadoop is a top choice for big data analytics, but keeping up with the quickly evolving framework is a struggle. However, a variety of tools can simplify cloud admins' jobs.  Continue Reading

• Botnets creating security bugaboos for cloud users

  Botnets can impact any cloud user, but most are unaware of the security nightmare's existence. Understanding and minimizing the opportunities for attacks can keep you from becoming an unwitting accomplice.  Continue Reading

• How iPaaS integration gains platform status

  IPaaS integration is becoming a full-service integration platform. Learn how through use cases.  Continue Reading

• Application monitoring tools put Google Cloud under the microscope

  Public cloud has plenty of benefits, but it can be difficult to manage. Monitoring tools can ease the burden on cloud admins and keep your cloud under watch.  Continue Reading

• Mission-critical workloads not always cloud cost budget-buster

  Controlling mission-critical application costs starts with knowing the expenses. With app resource requirements subject to change, knowing the numbers for monthly expenses can prevent budgeting bugaboos.  Continue Reading

• Smoothing over a cloud provider breakup for a critical application

  'It's not you, it's me' doesn't apply to breakups with cloud providers. Regulations and better opportunities can cause the split, but knowing how to ensure the well-being of mission-critical workloads in a migration is key.  Continue Reading

• Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud

  Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads.  Continue Reading

• Strict monitoring keeps mission-critical apps out of trouble

  Mission-critical apps are bound to get into trouble if you take your eyes off of them. Being strict with performance monitoring can ensure the best availability and security for your vital applications.  Continue Reading

• Hadoop users see bumps in the open source road

  Hadoop has watched its popularity grow exponentially, and the market projects an even greater explosion in the future -- but, there's a flip side to every coin.  Continue Reading

• Taking mission-critical apps public requires a strong cloud SLA

  A solid service-level agreement is your best line of defense when migrating mission-critical applications to public cloud. Can your SLA withstand the seemingly insurmountable roadblocks?  Continue Reading

• Can cloud providers' disaster recovery capabilities stand up to critical apps?

  When disaster strikes, you don't want to be left with regrets. Plan ahead, and make sure your cloud provider has sufficient DR plans in place -- especially for mission-critical apps.  Continue Reading

• Three ways to bridge the gap between IaaS and PaaS

  Evolution from IaaS to PaaS seems like a no-brainer as the benefits of cloud platforms becomes clear. However, there's no one way to skin a cat, and finding the best path to PaaS means sifting through three possible options.  Continue Reading

• Consider performance, time to improve cloud workflow

  Cloud computing can involve problems in the movement of information between application components, which can lead to degraded quality of experience. Architects should work on creating a concise cloud workflow.  Continue Reading