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Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise

You chose on-premises systems behind a firewall for security. Don’t look now; cloud-based systems may carry out those operations on the firewall's other side.

By David Linthicum

May 23, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Software Development Technology Industry

Are multiyear cloud agreements a good idea?

Discounts or better service may come with big strings attached. Losing the ability to chase innovations or adjust to market changes may not be worth it.

By David Linthicum

May 19, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Technology Industry

Don’t overlook attack surface management

As cloud computing becomes a scarier place given the rise in threats, it’s time to focus on the basics of ASM that safeguard cloud applications and data.

By David Linthicum

May 16, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Security IT Skills

How finops affects cloud usage and repatriation

Seeing spending in real time might increase or decrease cloud utilization for enterprises. In what cases will finops recommend a return to traditional systems?

By David Linthicum

May 12, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

Component-based development has been a long time coming

The ability to build systems out of reusable and interchangeable parts has been growing for the past 30 years. We are finally getting there with cloud. Expect big changes in the near future.

By David Linthicum

May 09, 2023 5 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development

Configure finops processes with the right metrics

Enterprises are leaning into finops systems to cut costs. However, if that’s the only metric, you could derail the overall business benefit of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum

May 05, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Generative AI

Get ready for exploding cloud growth

AI will drive tremendous net-new cloud growth, despite claims that we’re in a downturn. Optimizing your cloud systems has never been more important.

By David Linthicum

May 02, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

When will the fascination with cloud computing fade?

At some point, cloud will be baked into all of IT—just another building block of how we automate business. All the more reason to get it right the first time.

By David Linthicum

Apr 28, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Generative AI Technology Industry

When cloud pros fumble office politics

Dealing with humans may be more important than dealing with technology, especially now that many IT people are returning to in-person work.

By David Linthicum

Apr 25, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills

Repatriating cloud apps and data? Think it through

Repatriation is a good move for ill-fitting workloads in the cloud, but these mistakes can make things worse. Know your workload and what you gain or lose.

By David Linthicum

Apr 21, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

How to succeed with cloud computing during an economic downturn

Many say to cut cloud computing in a slowing economy, but it's not that simple. Use these strategic moves to position yourself to lead the recovery.

By David Linthicum

Apr 18, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills

Making a new business case for cloud computing

We thought cloud was all about cost savings, but that metric was wrong. We need to put a value on the agility and innovation cloud brings, not just dollars and cents.

By David Linthicum

Apr 14, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing

3 overlooked cloud security attack vectors

Enterprises are putting their sensitive data in the cloud, but both sides are responsible for security. Be sure your cloud provider is aware of these threats.

By David Linthicum

Apr 11, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Security

How generative AI can hurt cloud operations

The hype around generative AI is white hot, and cloud operators are excited about the possibilities. First, let’s anticipate the unique problems it can cause.

By David Linthicum

Apr 07, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

3 common myths about sustainability and cloud computing

As sustainability becomes a front-and-center topic for enterprises, stubborn misconceptions about the power consumption of cloud-based deployments need debunking.

By David Linthicum

Apr 04, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Devops

The ‘AI tax’ on AI-enabled applications in the cloud

The 'container tax' means companies pay more to use containers in the cloud. Applications with artificial intelligence are no different. Make sure AI is worth it.

By David Linthicum

Mar 31, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

From ‘cloud washing’ to ‘AI washing’

The marketing games continue. AI is the new spin causing a great deal of confusion in the world of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum

Mar 28, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Generative AI

3 multicloud myths that need to be crushed

You've probably heard that multicloud avoids lock-in, is more cost-effective, and shouldn't include legacy systems. Sorry to say, but that's all wrong.

By David Linthicum

Mar 24, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multi Cloud

Observability will transform cloud security

Cloud security threats are increasing in both frequency and intensity. We need better visibility into potential threats and proactive approaches to addressing risk.

By David Linthicum

Mar 21, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Multi Cloud

Sovereign clouds are becoming a big deal again

For companies that are required to keep data within a specific country or region, a sovereign cloud may be a key part of a multicloud deployment.

By David Linthicum

Mar 17, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multi Cloud

Why is your multicloud so slow?

Many complain about the performance of their multicloud deployments these days, and for good reasons. Here are a few areas to look for answers.

By David Linthicum

Mar 10, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Architecture Devops Multi Cloud

3 ways to screw up a multicloud deployment

We’re experienced with multicloud, but we’re also making common mistakes. Make sure you plan common services and have all your people on board.

By David Linthicum

Mar 07, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multi Cloud

Forgotten cloud scaling tricks

Architecting for scalability will soon become a lost art. Most architects overlook autoscaling with predictive analytics, resource sharding, and cache invalidation.

By David Linthicum

Mar 03, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing IT Skills

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths

Once out of reach for smaller companies, quantum computing services level the playing field. Providers offer access, development kits, and training at more affordable prices.

By David Linthicum

Feb 28, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Quantum Computing Technology Industry

Don’t let buzzwords drive your cloud architecture

Many enterprises follow the crowd and choose as many hyped concepts as possible. Don't do it. Work from the requirements to the solution, not the other way around.

By David Linthicum

Feb 24, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing

When finops costs you more in the end

Cloud finops can save you tons of money on cloud spending and return more value to the business. Unfortunately, mistakes are costing companies big time.

By David Linthicum

Feb 21, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Management Cloud Storage

The cost and sustainability of generative AI

All the people using DALL-E to create images or letting ChatGPT write their term papers are eating up a lot of cloud resources. Who’s going to pay for all this?

By David Linthicum

Feb 17, 2023 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Generative AI

The good and bad of ‘zero-touch’ cloud operations

We’re getting closer to true zero-touch cloud operations, or so we keep hearing. Take a clear-eyed look at the advantages and disadvantages before jumping in.

By David Linthicum

Feb 14, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Devops

3 reasons not to repatriate cloud-based apps and data sets

A close examination of specific business needs may reveal that staying in the cloud is the best choice for most applications and workloads.

By David Linthicum

Feb 10, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Security Technology Industry

Data is a stumbling block for most multicloud deployments

If multicloud is your preferred architecture, you better have a solid plan for interoperability, security, portability, and centralized management. Do you?

By David Linthicum

Feb 07, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Data Integration Multi Cloud

How multicloud changes devops

More clouds, more complexity, more challenges. Now’s the time to prepare for the impact multicloud will have on your devops teams.

By David Linthicum

Feb 03, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Devops Multi Cloud

MLops is the hot new cloud computing career path

Amid the popularity of ChatGPT, MLops spending will surge in 2023 as leaders increase investments in machine learning. Cloud pros should take a look.

By David Linthicum

Jan 31, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Machine Learning

The downsides of cloud-native solutions

Cloud-native development is having a great run of popularity and growth, but complexity and vendor lock-in are the trade-offs for agility and reliability.

By David Linthicum

Jan 27, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Software Development

Can AI replace cloud architects?

AI systems get more impressive every day. Today’s AI can automate the tasks of many information workers, so those in cloud jobs worry they're next.

By David Linthicum

Jan 24, 2023 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Architecture Generative AI

Which cloud workloads are right for repatriation?

The idea of cloud repatriation is sensitive and often misunderstood. Let’s do some back-of-the-napkin calculations to see where it might make sense.

By David Linthicum

Jan 20, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

Today’s industry clouds are different

Vertical industry clouds have key capabilities that were missing in the past. With various granularity levels and better integration, vertical clouds will work this time.

By David Linthicum

Jan 17, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Software Development

Poor cloud architecture and operations are killing cloud ROI

It's old news that some enterprises are not getting the expected value from cloud computing. It’s time to be real about the core causes and how to fix things.

By David Linthicum

Jan 13, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing

Defining a cloud solution by the skills you actually have

Everyone wants top-of-the-line cloud architecture, but many are finding they have to compromise and work with the skills they can find and afford.

By David Linthicum

Jan 10, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing IT Skills

Did AI blow up your cloud bill?

Enterprises must balance their interest in artificial intelligence with cloud cost overruns. It's a good time to look at the value cloud-based AI actually brings.

By David Linthicum

Jan 06, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Machine Learning

2023 could be the year of public cloud repatriation

With cloud costs and complexity higher than expected, many enterprises are making a U-turn and putting applications and data back in traditional systems.

By David Linthicum

Jan 03, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

New Year’s resolutions for cloud pros

Look forward to a new year and new ways to beef up your cloud computing skills. Here are some ways to prepare for whatever the future may bring.

By David Linthicum

Dec 30, 2022 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills

When will cloud computing stop growing?

The pandemic caused a huge cloud computing growth spurt, and cloud is now the foundation for all emerging technology. Growth will continue, but the rate is debatable.

By David Linthicum

Dec 27, 2022 5 mins

Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Technology Industry

3 cloud architecture best practices for industry clouds

As enterprises seek industry clouds to boost their overall cloud ROI, they should architect with integration and security in mind and not limit their choices to one provider.

By David Linthicum

Dec 23, 2022 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Data Integration

When containers are not the answer

Containers are being sold as a cure-all for cloud computing systems, but they have a specific purpose, and in many instances should not be used.

By David Linthicum

Dec 20, 2022 3 mins

Cloud Computing Emerging Technology Serverless Computing

The best way to pursue cloud sustainability

Making your cloud deployment cost-efficient kills two birds with one stone: It saves money and helps your sustainability goals.

By David Linthicum

Dec 16, 2022 3 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Software Development

The exploding multicloud management market

The past few years saw the proliferation of multiclouds and tools to manage them. Now it's time to update your strategy to maximize multicloud ROI.

By David Linthicum

Dec 13, 2022 3 mins

Careers Cloud Management Multi Cloud

Who is invited to your cloud strategy party?

Small inner circles that control overall cloud strategies and deployment decisions are on the rise, even though it isn't in the best interest of the business or IT.

By David Linthicum

Dec 09, 2022 4 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing

Complexity is the enemy of cloud security

Cloud security and IT security in general often overlook complexity. It’s not taught in security courses, and most experts don’t consider it in risk analytics.

By David Linthicum

Dec 06, 2022 3 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Multi Cloud

Cloud computing gets back to basics

Recent trends show a return to cloud fundamentals, such as data, development, deployment, and security, rather than chasing what’s new and cool.

By David Linthicum

Dec 02, 2022 3 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Security Data Science

Make 2023 the year of cloud computing optimization

It’s the week of AWS re:Invent and time for end-of-the-year cloud planning. Hopefully, we’ll see a shift in thinking toward making more effective use of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum

Nov 29, 2022 5 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Management

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Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise

Are multiyear cloud agreements a good idea?

Don’t overlook attack surface management

How finops affects cloud usage and repatriation

Component-based development has been a long time coming

Configure finops processes with the right metrics

Get ready for exploding cloud growth

When will the fascination with cloud computing fade?

When cloud pros fumble office politics

Repatriating cloud apps and data? Think it through

How to succeed with cloud computing during an economic downturn

Making a new business case for cloud computing

3 overlooked cloud security attack vectors

How generative AI can hurt cloud operations

3 common myths about sustainability and cloud computing

The ‘AI tax’ on AI-enabled applications in the cloud

From ‘cloud washing’ to ‘AI washing’

3 multicloud myths that need to be crushed

Observability will transform cloud security

Sovereign clouds are becoming a big deal again

Why is your multicloud so slow?

3 ways to screw up a multicloud deployment

Forgotten cloud scaling tricks

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths

Don’t let buzzwords drive your cloud architecture

When finops costs you more in the end

The cost and sustainability of generative AI

The good and bad of ‘zero-touch’ cloud operations

3 reasons not to repatriate cloud-based apps and data sets

Data is a stumbling block for most multicloud deployments

How multicloud changes devops

MLops is the hot new cloud computing career path

The downsides of cloud-native solutions

Can AI replace cloud architects?

Which cloud workloads are right for repatriation?

Today’s industry clouds are different

Poor cloud architecture and operations are killing cloud ROI

Defining a cloud solution by the skills you actually have

Did AI blow up your cloud bill?

2023 could be the year of public cloud repatriation

New Year’s resolutions for cloud pros

When will cloud computing stop growing?

3 cloud architecture best practices for industry clouds

When containers are not the answer

The best way to pursue cloud sustainability

The exploding multicloud management market

Who is invited to your cloud strategy party?

Complexity is the enemy of cloud security

Cloud computing gets back to basics

Make 2023 the year of cloud computing optimization

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