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The cloud as supercomputer

Using the cloud to link widely distributed compute instances as a virtual supercomputer opens new possibilities to those without deep pockets.

By David Linthicum
Nov 30, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Software Development
analysis

Security is the Achilles’ heel of multicloud

With 2022 looking like the year of multicloud, enterprises need a solid plan for multicloud security.

By David Linthicum
Nov 19, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security
analysis

The SaaS-ification movement explained

Many traditional enterprises see monetary opportunities to incorporate their market knowledge into new or specialized SaaS applications and data sets.

By David Linthicum
Nov 16, 2021 6 mins
Careers Cloud Computing SaaS
analysis

Abstracting public clouds down to common services

Containers go beyond the hype to move enterprises forward with cloud-native applications. Abstracting services with them could commoditize public clouds.

By David Linthicum
Nov 12, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

What does the chip shortage mean for cloud computing?

It’s hard to get products that require processing chips—from trucks to toasters. Compute and storage servers are pinched, too, but the big providers have protections the little guys don't.

By David Linthicum
Nov 09, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

More evidence we’re in a multicloud world

Most companies are using multicloud, but only some of them planned for it. This lack of foresight and centralized coordination can kill a business.

By David Linthicum
Nov 05, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

When containers become a nightmare

Too few people doing container development are paying attention to security issues. Doubling down on scanning at every stage is a simple solution.

By David Linthicum
Nov 02, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Software Development
analysis

Sustainability can be a core driver of cloud innovation

More and more enterprises cite better sustainability to justify the use of cloud computing. There's more than good PR behind this trend.

By David Linthicum
Oct 29, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Technology Industry
analysis

Mind the value at risk with cloud computing solutions

Risk is a fundamental trade-off for most cloud architecture choices. To optimize your technology, evaluate risk and balance the costs and value.

By David Linthicum
Oct 26, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Get your cloud data right the first time

All cloud migration projects must deal with how data is used by cloud and non-cloud applications and humans. These 3 pragmatic tips should get you beyond the confusion.

By David Linthicum
Oct 22, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Data Governance Data Quality
analysis

3 things to add to your 2022 cloud to-do list

Cloudops, layered security, and a well-trained staff should all be on your radar for next year.

By David Linthicum
Oct 19, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security IT Skills
analysis

How to become a cloud architecture generalist

Experience may be the best teacher, but here are a few good ways to speed up the process.

By David Linthicum
Oct 15, 2021 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture IT Skills
analysis

AI won’t save you from a move to cloud computing

Data center managers now cite staffing as a major issue, with AI-based solutions nowhere in sight. What does this mean for hybrid and multicloud growth?

By David Linthicum
Oct 12, 2021 3 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Is devops becoming a cloud-only sport?

Organizations that use devops within complex cloud deployments are more successful. A new report reveals the practices that differentiate elite performers.

By David Linthicum
Oct 08, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Devops
analysis

Good cloud architects are generalists not specialists

Enterprises that focus on cloud architecture in the narrow may miss out on valuable solutions by not understanding all that technology has to offer.

By David Linthicum
Oct 05, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

How cloud computing impacts technology evolution

The progression to the cloud has allowed for experimentation, more mature services, and a distributed workforce.

By David Linthicum
Oct 01, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

What’s your multicloud maturity level?

Too many enterprises have multicloud and don't even know it. Understand the patterns of multicloud adoption and which approach is the winner.

By David Linthicum
Sep 28, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Move faster with continuous security scanning in the cloud

Cloud-native application protection platforms are a promising approach to securing cloud-based applications without sacrificing development speed.

By David Linthicum
Sep 24, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Software Development
analysis

What’s the real value of multicloud redundancy?

Many are seeking to duplicate systems with at least two hyperscalers, but in a lot of scenarios, it's an expensive solution that might not make financial sense.

By David Linthicum
Sep 21, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The lack of cloud skills is hindering cloud progress

The cloud skills shortage is killing enterprises that want to move to new technology quickly. Here are a few creative ways to deal with this issue.

By David Linthicum
Sep 17, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

What to do when you hit the cloudops wall

Many enterprises are now migrating the more difficult applications and data sets to the cloud. Once they attempt to operationalize these workloads, it’s clear that some things should have been fixed before.

By David Linthicum
Sep 14, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Technology Industry
analysis

How to get a maxed-out cloud budget

Effective cloud leaders know how to sell cloud to executives and boards, even if they don’t understand all the minutiae. Leverage your cloud skills to get the budget you need.

By David Linthicum
Sep 10, 2021 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

The lines between private data centers and public clouds are blurring

Public clouds are changing the way we look at IT, no matter if you’re using cloud computing or not.

By David Linthicum
Sep 08, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Cloud security and architecture teams need to communicate better

It’s a sure bet that containers and microservices will become new security vulnerabilities for cloud-native applications without discussions about best practices and standards.

By David Linthicum
Sep 03, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

Making the case for the intelligent edge

Let’s look at reasons to push core AI processes out of the centralized public cloud to the edge.

By David Linthicum
Aug 31, 2021 4 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

When a cloud provider retires a service you’re using

It may feel like a betrayal, but public cloud providers do need to sunset services at times. Here’s how to plan for it and even find an opportunity to improve.

By David Linthicum
Aug 27, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Managed Cloud Services
analysis

Architects are focused on the wrong end of multicloud

Success with multicloud architecture is more about ongoing multicloud operations, not how optimized the design is.

By David Linthicum
Aug 24, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

‘Why cloud computing?’ is always a good question

With no other viable options on the horizon, most people accept cloud as the new standard. But if you can’t offer a solid reason why, it’s a question worth asking.

By David Linthicum
Aug 20, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

‘Spreading the risk’ using multicloud

While many industries worry about putting all their cloud eggs in one service provider’s basket, a less-understood value of multicloud is emerging.

By David Linthicum
Aug 17, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Meta or micro cloud architecture? You need both

Those who focus on cloud-native architecture (aka, architecture in the narrow) may miss the boat on some important decisions.

By David Linthicum
Aug 13, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Why the cloud is so complicated—an explanation, not an excuse

Many people now realize that cloud computing is more difficult and complicated than we originally thought. Trying to minimize complexity from the start will help you not get in over your head.

By David Linthicum
Aug 10, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

How to screw up data migration to the cloud

Many enterprises move their data problems to the cloud. Invest the time and money to clean up your data so that it can be more valuable to the business.

By David Linthicum
Aug 06, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Data Management Data Quality
analysis

Cloud database and cloud infrastructure people need to talk

Hoping to increase speed and agility, most people want to decouple databases and infrastructure in their cloud computing solutions. That's a bad idea.

By David Linthicum
Aug 03, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Databases
analysis

Could you survive a cloud architecture walkthrough?

Someone could soon show up at your office to spend weeks second-guessing your cloud technology and architecture choices. Here's how to deal with the findings.

By David Linthicum
Jul 30, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The evolution of public clouds will benefit enterprises

The writing is on the wall. Most enterprise IT solutions will be multicloud, and cloud resources will be abstracted and commoditized.

By David Linthicum
Jul 27, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

3 creative ways to obtain cloud talent

If your company needs more cloud skills and recruiting is too slow, look outside the box to build the right cloud team.

By David Linthicum
Jul 23, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills
analysis

Cloud-native apps don’t have to stay DRY

Many of those designing microservices and service-based architectures are focusing a bit too much on reuse. ‘Don’t repeat yourself’ is not always good advice.

By David Linthicum
Jul 20, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing IT Skills Software Development
analysis

Cloud costs not optimized? That’s on you

If your company's public cloud computing bills are out of control, it's time to establish some controls.

By David Linthicum
Jul 16, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

How to change your career to cloud computing

New cloud gigs mean more money and even more fun. Be savvy about how you acquire the right skills.

By David Linthicum
Jul 13, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

Don’t be a ransomware victim

The growing number of attacks could threaten your cloud deployments. An approach of 'find, respond, and recover' can better protect your systems.

By David Linthicum
Jul 09, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Software Development
analysis

Why cloud will continue to explode post-COVID

Many expect the cloud boom to level out after the masks go away. However, the pandemic may have caused a permanent shift in thinking, and for new reasons.

By David Linthicum
Jul 06, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

Cloud lock-in is real

Lock-in is the dirty little secret of public cloud computing. Cloud engineers have whispered it for years, but more and more people are speaking up now.

By David Linthicum
Jul 02, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

6 features your cloudops tool must have

A cloudops technology stack is easier to define than to design. Here are 6 capabilities to look for.

By David Linthicum
Jun 29, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Cloud security is still a work in progress

Everyone believes they have the magic cloud security solution, but many problems require bigger thinking.

By David Linthicum
Jun 25, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

Are cloud-native ops tools right for multicloud?

The hyperscalers now offer multicloud ops tools. Cloud-native tools sound good in theory, but here are a few other things to keep in mind.

By David Linthicum
Jun 22, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Software Development
analysis

3 signs of an overengineered enterprise cloud solution

Overloaded and overcomplicated cloud solutions are 2021’s silent epidemic.

By David Linthicum
Jun 18, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Deal with supply chain issues using cloud computing

As the pandemic winds down, we learn what we did right and wrong with supply chain management. Many are now bolstering their supply chains with cloud computing.

By David Linthicum
Jun 15, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Data Integration SaaS
analysis

Complexity is the biggest threat to cloud success and security

Just when we thought cloud computing could take a post-pandemic victory lap, we now face the largest challenge to date.

By David Linthicum
Jun 11, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Management Cloud Security
analysis

The public cloud could evolve like streaming services

More competition and commoditization in the public cloud’s marketplace may create a model more like Netflix and Apple TV.

By David Linthicum
Jun 08, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

Is it possible to automate all of cloud operations?

As automation gets better and humans withdraw from the process, we could achieve almost 100% automation of cloudops and secops in just a few short years.

By David Linthicum
Jun 04, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Security
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