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3 business solutions where AI is a good choice

Now that AI is cheap and widely available, we often leverage it too often and for the wrong reason. Here's where cloud-based AI provides the most value.

By David Linthicum
May 31, 2022 3 mins
Analytics Data Mining Predictive Analytics
analysis

Multicloud complexity is a major operational challenge

Multicloud is everywhere, but the complexity, risks, and costs are becoming big concerns. Your best bet is to plan carefully and fix problems before you migrate.

By David Linthicum
May 27, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Cloud architecture by committee is always a bad idea

'Design by committee' is a pejorative term and a punchline for many jokes, but it’s still seeing a comeback, and that’s scary.

By David Linthicum
May 24, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Understand the trade-offs with reactive and proactive cloudops

Before you get excited about proactive cloudops tools, know their limitations, especially if you're using a cloud service provider.

By David Linthicum
May 20, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management Managed Cloud Services
analysis

You’re doing cloudops planning too late

If cloudops isn't going well, perhaps important planning is being overlooked or left until too late in the process.

By David Linthicum
May 17, 2022 3 mins
Agile Development Cloud Computing Devops
analysis

How to build changeable cloud solutions

The agility and speed to market that cloud computing offers don't just happen. Systems need to be architected to easily accommodate change.

By David Linthicum
May 13, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

How to figure out the value of cloud computing

Even with finops and other monitoring and governance tools, finding cloud's true ROI isn't easy. Start with the metrics of success for your specific situation.

By David Linthicum
May 10, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Leaving cloud scalability to automation

Autoscaling in the cloud can ensure organizations always have resources, but sometimes it's a lazy and expensive decision.

By David Linthicum
May 06, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Serverless Computing
analysis

The biggest multicloud mistake people are making

To optimize your multicloud architecture, know what your business specifically needs, and avoid the trap of 'vendor think.'

By David Linthicum
May 03, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Why public clouds lead with renewables

As enterprises work on their green cred, cloud providers step up to provide more green power. Doing good for the planet also comes with doing well in the market.

By David Linthicum
Apr 29, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

5G is important to cloud computing (but not that important)

It’s a good time to understand how 5G impacts cloud computing. Specific use cases will benefit the most, but for many, it won't make much difference.

By David Linthicum
Apr 26, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Computing Small and Medium Business Technology Industry
analysis

Why we multicloud

As so many enterprises move to multicloud, the debate continues about its validity as an architectural solution, especially regarding complexity and lock-in.

By David Linthicum
Apr 22, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

3 strategies for enterprise cloud finops

Set up a cloud business office, automate where possible, and provide visibility into your cloud agreements.

By David Linthicum
Apr 19, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management IT Skills
analysis

Approach cloud architecture from the outside in

New best practices support defining cloud solutions from the outside in to take advantage of the strengths of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum
Apr 15, 2022 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The complex layers of cloud computing sustainability

Interest is growing in cloud computing’s ability to reduce carbon, but the ‘green cloud’ argument is not as clear as many believe.

By David Linthicum
Apr 12, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

A closer look at traditional solutions and cloud

As the cost and efficiency of traditional on-premises solutions become more attractive, compare the two options carefully to find the best one.

By David Linthicum
Apr 08, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Emerging Technology
analysis

Where edge computing breaks down: Operations

As edge computing becomes more widespread, many are experiencing unexpected operational challenges.

By David Linthicum
Apr 05, 2022 5 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

Is distributed data realistic?

Data everywhere may be the future of cloud-native and edge computing deployments, but the possibilities come with expense and management issues.

By David Linthicum
Apr 01, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Computing Data Architecture Data Governance
analysis

Optimize your cloud career

Fine-tune your career satisfaction with positions that offer appreciation, growth opportunities, work flexibility, and money, too.

By David Linthicum
Mar 29, 2022 4 mins
Careers IT Skills Salaries
analysis

Why governance is critical to cloud success

Governance can save you from bankruptcy after a data breach or keep day-to-day costs from spinning out of control. It pays to understand it.

By David Linthicum
Mar 25, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Data Governance
analysis

My data killed my cloud project!

As we push more data to the cloud, avoidable mistakes are hampering migration. The biggest culprit: messy data with inadequate security and integration.

By David Linthicum
Mar 22, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Data Quality Databases
analysis

What happened to performance engineering in the cloud?

Instead of tossing money at performance issues, take a second look at how to manage and optimize cloud computing performance.

By David Linthicum
Mar 18, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Why many enterprises waste money in the cloud

Enterprise cloud projects pour unnecessary amounts of cash down the drain. Here are a few causes and some tips to avoid waste.

By David Linthicum
Mar 15, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The biggest obstacle to cloud is people

People and culture prevent many businesses from capturing the true value of cloud computing. Transforming organizational culture and revamping KPIs can help.

By David Linthicum
Mar 11, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

Cloud computing and the metaverse

How does cloud computing factor in to the metaverse? Here are some thoughts before you put on your VR glasses and buy digital real estate.

By David Linthicum
Mar 08, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Virtual Reality
analysis

‘Cloud native’ confusion continues

The term ‘cloud native’ is years old, but we don’t agree on what it means and what value it brings.

By David Linthicum
Mar 04, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Software Development
analysis

The truth about VDI and cloud computing

Enterprises are looking to VDI to make secure remote work possible, hopefully without sacrificing productivity, cost, and security.

By David Linthicum
Mar 01, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Security
analysis

Use the cloud to strengthen your supply chain

Stressed supply chains cause revenue and productivity issues and disrupt our own lives. Whose supply chains are still working well, and what technology are they using?

By David Linthicum
Feb 25, 2022 4 mins
Analytics Artificial Intelligence Data Integration
analysis

The lowdown on low code and no code in the cloud

Low code and no code can be part of a successful cloud solution, but you need the proper protection mechanisms to guard against inadvertent mistakes.

By David Linthicum
Feb 22, 2022 5 mins
Cloud Computing No Code and Low Code Software Development
analysis

IT spending will be mostly cloud soon. Are you ready?

Cloud computing budgets will hit 51% of IT spending by 2025 and will continue to increase beyond that. It’s time to change how we think about cloud.

By David Linthicum
Feb 18, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Embedded intelligence: concepts versus buzzwords

Although we've called 'continuous intelligence' by different names in the past few decades, the concept is important. Don't be distracted by the label.

By David Linthicum
Feb 15, 2022 4 mins
Analytics Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
analysis

The top edge computing providers are the public clouds

The tech press predicted that edge computing would displace cloud computing, but public cloud powerhouses deliver much of today’s edge computing.

By David Linthicum
Feb 11, 2022 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Overdoing service-focused cloud development

Microservices, cloud services, and general-purpose services are fantastic development tools that sometimes get overused. Here are some signs you’ve gone too far.

By David Linthicum
Feb 08, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

A short guide to cloud computing training and certifications

Wondering how to make your way through the cloud computing training maze? Here’s how to get the most out of training for the least amount of money and time.

By David Linthicum
Feb 04, 2022 5 mins
Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills
analysis

3 multicloud myths that cloud pros still believe

We have enough experience with multicloud that there are no more surprises, right? The ideas that multicloud prevents lock-in, is cheaper, and is more resilient are still out there.

By David Linthicum
Feb 01, 2022 5 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

Enterprise data centers won’t really go away

Recent survey data indicates that cloud will push traditional enterprise data centers into extinction. However, extinction events are rarely that simple.

By David Linthicum
Jan 28, 2022 4 mins
Careers Commercial Providers Technology Industry
analysis

Cloud architecture must accommodate rapid change

Yesterday we built architectures around static requirements that changed slowly. Today's cloud-based configurations need to quickly adapt to growth and change.

By David Linthicum
Jan 25, 2022 5 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The forces behind enterprise cloud spending trends

After a small decline in 2021, cloud spending is up again, but perhaps not for the reasons we expected, which are often based on faulty assumptions.

By David Linthicum
Jan 21, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing
analysis

The lowdown on industry clouds

This new trend is an old trend. Industry-specific services are now being offered by the big cloud providers, giving companies more benefits with less risk.

By David Linthicum
Jan 18, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

View cloud architecture through a new optimization lens

Just getting a cloud deployment to work is no longer the goal. Focus on new metrics and approaches to build and deploy an optimal solution.

By David Linthicum
Jan 14, 2022 5 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing IT Skills
analysis

Maybe cloud migration needs more than six Rs

The six Rs are a common part of cloud migration plans. However, perhaps it’s time to pay more attention to what each workload specifically needs.

By David Linthicum
Jan 11, 2022 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The real value of 5G and cloud computing

There’s a lot of hype around 5G and how it applies to technologies such as cloud. Together, they have the potential to reshape distributed, complex systems.

By David Linthicum
Jan 07, 2022 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Using the cloud to build more affordable housing

Residential construction is ripe for cloud computing disruption. The cloud can play a more significant role as we get closer to automated delivery of housing.

By David Linthicum
Jan 04, 2022 4 mins
Cloud Computing Emerging Technology
analysis

What most cloud-using CIOs want in 2022

A single answer to technical questions, cheaper security, and skills on demand are the biggest items on the 2022 wish lists.

By David Linthicum
Dec 28, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

How technology bias impacts cloud architecture

We need to focus on objectivity when we select technology, recognizing that humans can be easily swayed.

By David Linthicum
Dec 21, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

2 cloud computing predictions you won’t hear anywhere else

Every December I see obvious forecasts mostly from PR firms. It’s time for some targeted predictions about governance and cloudops as we enter a new year.

By David Linthicum
Dec 17, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Will multicloud save us from outages?

A recent outage caused many to speculate that a multicloud could have avoided the impact, but we need to consider a few technology realities (and price tags).

By David Linthicum
Dec 14, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

The true value of serverless computing

Serverless computing just turned seven. Let’s examine when, where, and what to use it for today.

By David Linthicum
Dec 10, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Serverless Computing Software Development
analysis

Overcomplicated cloud solutions are making the skills shortage worse

Cloud architects and hiring managers are shooting themselves in the foot by designing too-complex cloud solutions that need specialized skills.

By David Linthicum
Dec 07, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture IT Skills
analysis

Why the cloud computing hangover?

Costs, complexity, and lack of skills are prompting enterprises to press pause on their move to cloud.

By David Linthicum
Dec 03, 2021 4 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Management
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