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Is generative AI bringing back private clouds?

Many enterprises are dusting off the private cloud strategies that lost out to the allure of the public cloud. Is this the right move?

By David Linthicum
May 17, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

Need GPUs? Take a look at microclouds

There’s definitely more uncertainty in going with a microcloud provider, but choosing a smaller company for your GPU services may pay off big in the end.

By David Linthicum
May 14, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Cloud environments beyond the Big Three

The idea of decentralizing cloud computing has been overshadowed by AI, but frustration with high cloud prices has boosted interest in other options.

By David Linthicum
May 10, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Hybrid Cloud
analysis

Does cloud security have a bad reputation?

It seems to be fair game now to label cloud security as risky even though your data is likely safer there than on premises.

By David Linthicum
May 07, 2024 5 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Technology Industry
analysis

Does cloud security deserve a bad reputation?

It seems to be fair game now to label cloud security as risky even though your data is likely safer there than on premises.

By David Linthicum
May 07, 2024 5 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

‘Architecture by conference’ is a really bad idea

Using the generic architecture you saw at a conference for your company's unique business needs is a surefire way to waste money and time.

By David Linthicum
May 03, 2024 5 mins
Cloud Architecture Generative AI IT Skills
analysis

How cloud cost visibility impacts business and employment

New data reveals some interesting information about cloud cost management and the fear of being fired. Should we rethink our approaches?

By David Linthicum
Apr 30, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

The temptation of AI as a service

Enterprises may find it faster and easier to deploy their AI models in a public cloud that runs them as a service. AWS is jumping on this trend.

By David Linthicum
Apr 26, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

The cloud is not a slam dunk platform for generative AI

With public cloud providers chasing generative AI, it may be a surprise when dollars flow in other directions. Vendors and customers have a lot to consider.

By David Linthicum
Apr 23, 2024 5 mins
Careers Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

3 secrets to deploying LLMs on cloud platforms

Let’s not make the same mistakes we did 10 years ago. It is possible to deploy large language models in the cloud more cost-effectively and with less risk.

By David Linthicum
Apr 16, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Generative AI
analysis

The cloud is benefiting IT, but not business

A recent study shows that the cloud benefits the IT department more than other business areas. That’s not enough to make it a success.

By David Linthicum
Apr 12, 2024 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

ESG tools for cloud computing can be a distraction

ESG scores can be a helpful tool in the pursuit of sustainability. But they won’t look deep into your architecture to see if poor design is wasting money and energy.

By David Linthicum
Apr 09, 2024 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

AI advancements are fueling cloud infrastructure spending

It’s no surprise that AI will be a gold mine for cloud providers. However, if vendors and customers move too far in the wrong direction, we’ll waste business value for years.

By David Linthicum
Apr 05, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

There’s more to cloud architecture than GPUs

Many systems architects already see too much focus on processors for generative AI systems and not enough attention on other vital components.

By David Linthicum
Apr 02, 2024 6 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing
analysis

The dawn of eco-friendly systems development

How much carbon is your software responsible for? Awareness of power consumption and accountability for it are the first steps in a green development cycle.

By David Linthicum
Mar 29, 2024 6 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development Technology Industry
analysis

Ethics makes a comeback in cloud-based systems

Interest in doing the right thing is extending to IT systems beyond AI. This is good, even if mainly motivated by the fear of legal or financial consequences.

By David Linthicum
Mar 26, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Is Kubernetes worth it?

A dirty little secret in the cloud world is that container workloads have a higher total cost of ownership than they should.

By David Linthicum
Mar 22, 2024 6 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

A change in the machine learning landscape

AI models that use data where it exists rather than centralizing it require stronger privacy and security measures. Introducing the RoPPFL framework.

By David Linthicum
Mar 19, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Machine Learning
analysis

Why public cloud providers are cutting egress fees

Enterprise IT sees these fees as arbitrary and annoying, and cloud providers are taking notice. However, it’s not all about customer goodwill.

By David Linthicum
Mar 15, 2024 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Why your generative AI systems are stupid

Generative AI systems for business are alarmingly inaccurate. Data needs some serious attention to avoid wrong info, bias, or legal trouble.

By David Linthicum
Mar 12, 2024 6 mins
Data Quality Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

Are the different public clouds really that different?

Cloud providers are becoming commoditized, so you have to be careful to determine where the best value lies.

By David Linthicum
Mar 08, 2024 6 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Why we need both cloud engineers and cloud architects

Let’s clear up the confusion around the semantics of these critical roles. They offer a combo of strategic vision and on-the-ground development skills.

By David Linthicum
Mar 05, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Engineer
analysis

Questioning cloud’s environmental impact

Cloud can be a green technology, but not without significant planning and up-front work that most enterprises are reluctant to fund.

By David Linthicum
Mar 01, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

What’s going on with cloud finops?

Recent reports supply old and new information about finops. Financial priorities are changing, and more employee training is needed.

By David Linthicum
Feb 27, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Generative AI
analysis

When cloud AI lands you in court

It’s clear that AI, including generative AI, will be tested in the courts. Cloud and AI architects must practice defensive design and governance to stay out of trouble.

By David Linthicum
Feb 23, 2024 5 mins
Cloud Computing Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

Improving performance in hybrid cloud deployments

Avoid the stereotype that hybrid cloud is inefficient by implementing measurable objectives, customized architecture, and continuous testing and monitoring.

By David Linthicum
Feb 20, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Hybrid Cloud IT Skills
analysis

Mainframes are dead! Long live cloud computing!

Not so fast. Mainframes have more staying power than most understand. Let’s look at the realities of mainframe technology and the people who operate it.

By David Linthicum
Feb 16, 2024 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Databases
analysis

3 killer apps for cloud-based generative AI

Natural language generation, recommendation systems, and anomaly detection are good opportunities to create strong business value with genAI.

By David Linthicum
Feb 13, 2024 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Natural Language Processing
analysis

Why companies are leaving the cloud

Cloud is a good fit for modern applications, but most enterprise workloads aren’t exactly modern. Security problems and unmet expectations are sending companies packing.

By David Linthicum
Feb 09, 2024 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

How to assemble a generative AI dream team

A lot of different skills are needed to create a system that can do the most for your business. Here’s a description of the important roles.

By David Linthicum
Feb 06, 2024 6 mins
Careers Generative AI IT Skills
analysis

Cloud migration is still a pain

Without a magic bullet, enterprises need to do the hard work of optimizing their cloud workloads, especially before jumping into generative AI.

By David Linthicum
Feb 02, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development Technology Industry
analysis

Most cloud-based genAI performance stinks

Without basic computer architecture best practices, generative AI systems are sluggish. Here are a few tips to optimize complex systems.

By David Linthicum
Jan 30, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Generative AI IT Skills
analysis

Is API design a lost art?

We’re getting too much latency from poorly designed, developed, and deployed cloud-based APIs and services. It’s time to brush up on testing and monitoring.

By David Linthicum
Jan 26, 2024 4 mins
APIs Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Most cloud failures have nothing to do with cloud

The verdict is in. Most cloud computing failures can be traced back to very human mistakes. What (expensive) lessons have we learned?

By David Linthicum
Jan 23, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Beware of hidden cloud fees

Cloud providers are stacking up 'junk fees' and enterprises are pushing back. Here are a few tips to better negotiate and manage those fees.

By David Linthicum
Jan 19, 2024 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Technology Industry
analysis

Do you need GPUs for generative AI systems?

There is so much interest in GPUs for generative AI deployment and for some good reasons. However, in some cases, they are overkill and too expensive.

By David Linthicum
Jan 16, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Generative AI
analysis

How finops can make the cloud more secure

Finops offers obvious financial benefits, but security may be its secret weapon. It's time to have the finops and security teams combine their efforts.

By David Linthicum
Jan 12, 2024 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security
analysis

Why most companies suck at digital transformation

Research agrees: Most businesses need help with cloud-focused digital transformation efforts. Luckily, most wounds are self-inflicted and easily avoided.

By David Linthicum
Jan 09, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Why cloud architects make big bucks

Survey after survey will tell you what most hiring managers already know. You can find good cloud architects, but it will cost you.

By David Linthicum
Jan 05, 2024 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry
analysis

You should be worried about cloud squatting

Just when you thought you knew all the ways hackers could access your data on a public cloud, a new threat has emerged. Luckily, the fixes are manageable.

By David Linthicum
Dec 26, 2023 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security
analysis

Navigating cloud concentration and AI lock-in

All the worry over technical debt and the risks of cloud vendor lock-in has spread to AI, only the stakes are now much higher.

By David Linthicum
Dec 19, 2023 5 mins
Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

Build or buy cloud-based generative AI?

The mantra for computing is to use other people’s technology, so it's surprising that generative AI doesn’t seem to follow that pattern for many enterprises.

By David Linthicum
Dec 15, 2023 4 mins
Careers Generative AI Technology Industry
analysis

Companies aren’t ready to succeed with AI

A new study shows that AI won’t work without a lot more talent in the employment market. Enterprises will need to be innovative to win this one.

By David Linthicum
Dec 12, 2023 4 mins
Artificial Intelligence IT Skills Technology Industry
analysis

Why your cloud database performance sucks

I’m having ‘Sixth Sense’ moments when I see dead databases walking. With GenAI poised to eat your data for lunch, it’s time to fix performance problems.

By David Linthicum
Dec 08, 2023 4 mins
Cloud Storage Databases Relational Databases
analysis

Can cloud computing be truly federated?

With the rising costs of the cloud and the availability of connected computing and storage resources, we could see colossal cloud brands that don’t own data centers.

By David Linthicum
Dec 05, 2023 5 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

The evolution of multitenancy for cloud computing

We used to be a lot more interested in the mechanics of multitenancy. What are the exciting evolutions in the technologies that support it?

By David Linthicum
Dec 01, 2023 4 mins
Cloud Computing Multi Cloud Technology Industry
analysis

Are we too focused on vendors?

The mega cloud conferences hosted by cloud providers never fail to mesmerize us with shiny new technology. We should focus on our business needs instead.

By David Linthicum
Nov 28, 2023 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Cloud security and devops have work to do

A recent study shows a narrowing gap between enterprises' application development skills and the likelihood of a vast data breach.

By David Linthicum
Nov 24, 2023 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Devops
analysis

What’s missing from cloud training

Most training covers cloud brand-related skills. However, if we’re looking for talent to scale, we must go broad rather than deep.

By David Linthicum
Nov 21, 2023 4 mins
Careers Certifications Cloud Computing
analysis

A cloud professional’s cloud predictions for 2024

Predictions are the ability to see the continuation of existing patterns. Yes, genAI is on the list, as well as the talent crunch and the partnership between business and IT.

By David Linthicum
Nov 17, 2023 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Generative AI
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