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• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Explore cloud application integration use cases

  Integrating cloud applications may be complicated, but it is essential. There are a few different use cases developers can use, including iPaaS services, cloud to cloud, cloud to integrator to cloud and hybrid cloud.  Continue Reading

• Crunching the numbers with cloud cost analysis tools

  Cloud costs can quickly skyrocket if the budget isn't kept in check. Cloud cost analysis tools, such as CloudCheckr and Cloudability, however, can help avoid that monthly sticker shock.  Continue Reading

• Digging deep into the myriad Azure management tools

  Windows Azure carries a reputation of being difficult to manage, but with Microsoft and third parties stepping up with several management tools, it can be difficult to sort through your options.  Continue Reading

• Netflix model citizen for creating highly available cloud apps

  The first rule about building highly available cloud apps is: You do not think of apps; you think of services. But that's only the first rule.  Continue Reading

• Attain magical five nines availability for cloud applications

  Every company seeks the magical five nines -- or 99.999% availability. If major providers can't promise it, how can you get it?  Continue Reading

• Types of cloud application integration

  Learn about strategies and vendors if your company is looking to cloud application integration.  Continue Reading

• IBM Cloud Marketplace one-stop shop for every XaaS need

  IBM's SoftLayer acquisition and BlueMix PaaS helped launch its cloud marketplace, where the vendor hopes to meet any enterprise demand.  Continue Reading

• IPaaS integration: When, how and why to use iPaaS

  Learn how to determine if iPaaS integration works for your business needs.  Continue Reading

• Google Compute Engine is a powerful one-year-old

  In the quest for IaaS domination, Google is stating its case against AWS. But is Google Compute Engine still too new to compete?  Continue Reading

• The security impact of moving public key infrastructure to public cloud

  Moving security controls like public key infrastructure to the cloud can save money, but is cloud security strong enough to handle it?  Continue Reading

• Niche providers make a splash in the cloud computing market

  With big fish such as Amazon and Google stealing cloud computing market share, lesser-known providers must make a splash to get noticed.  Continue Reading

• Sizing, pricing Amazon Web Services EC2 instance types

  Bill Claybrook compares complex sizing and pricing issues when choosing EC2 instance types.  Continue Reading

• Amazon Kinesis benefits and alternatives

  Amazon made waves with the release of Kinesis, but companies should know its ups and downs before blindly adopting AWS's service.  Continue Reading

• Maintain cloud computing compliance in the enterprise -- or else

  Cloud compliance is a moving target, so enterprise IT must be diligent to stay on top of changing requirements and regulations to avoid sanctions.  Continue Reading

• DRaaS benefits spark market growth, mask dangers

  Cloud-based disaster recovery addresses major enterprise concerns, such as lower costs and greater flexibility. But it's not without warts of its own.  Continue Reading

• Migrating to Office 365 requires planning, pilot-testing

  Contributor Tom Nolle explains why companies migrating to Office 365 need to plan, pilot-test and verify at every step.  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

• Is Amazon CloudSearch superior to do-it-yourself search tools?

  Big data can be incredibly valuable for enterprise business intelligence. But to extract that value, you must choose the most appropriate search tool.  Continue Reading