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15 Oct 2026
Sovereign AI requires extending governance to AI layer
Under new data sovereignty regulations, deploying AI systems presents an urgent challenge: Endpoints within the U.S. are not enough to meet compliance requirements for cloud data. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2026
When clouds have borders: Navigating cloud sovereignty
The illusion of a borderless, accessible global cloud is collapsing. Business leaders must prepare governance frameworks for an increasingly fragmented global cloud landscape. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2019
5 expert tips to stay on top of cloud container technologies
Our experts weigh in on the container deployment models in the cloud and offer advice for how to avoid some common pitfalls for organizations as they get started with the technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2019
Maximize Amazon S3 reliability with shrewd choices
IT organizations moving to AWS might have data protection concerns. However, with replication across regions and versioning available, savvy S3 users get increased data reliability. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Google Cloud outages resolved, but stakes still high for users
Several Google Cloud services suffered some recent hiccups, but analysts gave the service provider high marks for quick resolution and transparency. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Mar 2019
Accelerate data migration with AWS DataSync
Dig into the details of AWS DataSync, such as deployment options and availability. Compare it to similar AWS services and see how it can fit into an organization's cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2019
Gogo's migration to AWS doesn't mean lock-in
In-flight broadband service provider Gogo has joined other companies with an all-in cloud push toward AWS, while keeping an eye on portability and its long-term options. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Mar 2019
Cloudability
Cloudability is a software vendor that provides financial management tools for monitoring and analyzing cloud computing costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2019
What are the two types of hybrid cloud infrastructure?
Hybrid cloud designs are shifting as public cloud providers push on premises with alternatives to a two-vendor approach. Learn the pros and cons of heterogeneous and homogeneous models. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
AWS Elasticsearch distro stokes open source competitive fires
The new AWS-backed Open Distro for Elasticsearch may constitute a fork of the popular distributed search and systems analytics engine. What it means for customers is yet to come. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Mar 2019
Understand AI and machine learning security impacts on cloud apps
Cloud-based machine learning can alleviate and aggravate security concerns. Review analysis and advice from our experts to stay on top of this emerging aspect of IT. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2019
Hosted private cloud speeds Epic EMR system rollout
A healthcare firm faced the daunting deadline challenge of deploying an Epic EMR system in eight months. US Signal's hosted private cloud helped the client beat the clock. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2019
AWS Security Hub centralizes an organization's cloud security view
AWS Security Hub consolidates an admin's sprawl of cloud assets into dashboards for better security insights. But its resource limitations may blunt its effectiveness, for now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2019
Google Cloud Storage price plan stresses data gravity's pull
Google Cloud Storage's expanded annual budget framework may give customers more cost savings and control, but they should consider other factors such as vendor lock-in. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2019
AWS CloudFormation complaints spark roadmap pledge
AWS has responded to user complaints over feature lag and a perceived lack of organizational support for CloudFormation, its popular native infrastructure-as-code service. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2019
Amazon Forecast melds time series data with machine learning
Consider Amazon Forecast to help with data predictions, resource planning and more. Find out how the service works and ways it can be customized to meet enterprise needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2019
Google tool signals move to greater cloud transparency
Access Transparency users can review the work Google admins did on their cloud accounts. It's a step toward greater accountability, but large organizations will want even more. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2019
AWS vs. Oracle cloud services: Compare costs and capabilities
AWS has established leadership in the cloud market, but long-standing software vendor Oracle could chase it down as a viable alternative. See how these cloud services compare. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2019
Azure Sentinel adds AI-driven SIEM for cloud security
Azure Sentinel, Microsoft's take on a security information and event management platform, relies on AI for threat detection and competes with the likes of Splunk. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2019
Amazon EC2 to S3: A guide to AWS products
The AWS product list is as vast as it is confusing. Here's what you need to know about the most vital AWS products, up to and including Amazon EC2, along with pricing information. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2019
Examine the top low-code development platform options
Nontechnical users can now build applications with little or no coding experience. However, there are many factors to consider before you jump in. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2019
Google Cloud Next 2019 agenda tips enterprise ambitions
Google's Cloud Next 2019 conference is coming up and the event session catalog illuminates some of the top priorities for the Google Cloud Platform. Here's a look at some notable talks slated for ... Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
Pick a cloud IDE that best fits developer projects
Cloud IDEs give developers more flexibility with when, where and how they create, deploy and manage code. Although enticing, end users should understand all aspects -- the good and the bad -- of cloud IDEs. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
TaylorMade Golf takes a shot with Oracle cloud database
TaylorMade Golf's move to Oracle's cloud data warehouse has produced major performance improvements, but other important Oracle workloads will remain on premises for now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2019
AWS month in review: More improvements for hybrid cloud
Amazon polished several services in February to simplify management of AWS hybrid cloud architecture. It also added five new EC2 bare metal instances and upgraded Amazon GuardDuty. Find out how AWS ... Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
The problems with cloud-based email security
Cloud-based email security can be challenging for enterprises to achieve. Learn what makes it a challenge and how to secure email in the cloud from expert Dave Shackleford. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2019
Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management
For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2019
AWS App Mesh faces tough race in microservices market
As AWS and its rivals continue to evolve their service mesh technologies, they'll have to do so with enterprise demands, including those for multi-cloud capabilities, top of mind. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Cloudability seeks to broaden the cloud cost management discussion
Enterprises can use a variety of software tools to control cloud spending, but they would further benefit from an operational model that aligns IT more closely with finance teams. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2019
Overcome IoT challenges for cloud-based workloads
Organizations often build IoT apps on public clouds for their scalability, but these platforms introduce their own obstacles. Factor in these network, storage and security impacts. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2019
Words to go: Google cloud security services
Digging through all of Google's cloud security tools can seem overwhelming. Get a snapshot of key services, and when to use them, with this quick list. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Feb 2019
AWS acquisitions continue with focus to build on core services
Explore what AWS' recent IT purchases say about the cloud vendor's overall acquisition strategy and why it likes to make the smaller deals instead of any big splash. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2019
Compare reserved instances pricing for AWS, Azure and GCP
Got commitment issues? When it comes to long-term instance reservations, cloud users should look closely at what AWS, Microsoft and Google offer. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2019
Know your options for Elasticsearch services on AWS
Determine which Elasticsearch tool is right for your organization with a comparison of key features in Amazon's Elasticsearch Service and Elastic's Elasticsearch. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2019
AWS WebSocket support ushers in real-time serverless features
The WebSockets vs. HTTP debate has changed for AWS users. With WebSocket support for Amazon API Gateway, users can build serverless applications that can communicate instantaneously. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
AWS predictive scaling boosts cloud's resource management
AWS Auto Scaling offers adjustable resources for workloads with fluctuations in demand. With predictive scaling, AWS applies machine learning to anticipate spikes in capacity needs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Feb 2019
Automation drives next wave of multi-cloud management tools
The current cloud landscape indicates a clear need for management tools that can span multiple platforms -- and they'll likely place an emphasis on automation, abstraction and orchestration. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Google buys Alooma to bolster its cloud data migration chops
Google Cloud will acquire Israeli startup Alooma in a bid to add to its data migration portfolio. The move follows last year's acquisition of cloud migration vendor Velostrata. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Google Cloud Services Platform presses hybrid cloud agenda
Google has pushed its Cloud Services Platform for hybrid computing into beta. The software is based on Google Kubernetes Engine and is geared toward application modernization. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Feb 2019
AI democracy, hybrid clouds top IBM Think takeaways
IBM's extension of its Watson AI services beyond the IBM Cloud to users on other cloud platforms impressed IBM Think attendees, but is it ready for enterprise use? Meanwhile, IBM's hybrid cloud and ... Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2019
Use AWS Firecracker to build micro VMs for containerized apps
Firecracker has many of the benefits of containers and VMs, without some of their limitations. Here are a few things to know if you plan to use this technology at your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2019
Compare tools for multi-cloud Kubernetes management
For IT teams that need to manage Kubernetes deployments that span multiple cloud platforms, here are seven tools intended to simplify that process. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2019
AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution
AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with the drawbacks, which include potentially higher costs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Feb 2019
AWS' blockchain approach takes divergent paths
AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and Amazon Managed Blockchain. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2019
Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs
Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Feb 2019
Google cloud head Kurian tips off future Google cloud plans
Thomas Kurian has kept a low profile since he replaced Diane Greene as CEO of Google's cloud division -- until now. The longtime former Oracle executive spoke publicly for the first time as ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
IBM's hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms
IBM doubles down on its hybrid cloud strategy with tools to help customers funnel data through their chosen cloud platform and apply IBM's AI to it all. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Google eyes confidential computing to buff cloud security cred
Google Cloud Platform's Asylo open source project could one day boost confidential computing efforts, but for now it mainly serves to boost Google's security bona fides. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2019
Five cloud migration themes at IBM Think
The IBM Think conference will provide insight into Big Blue's current and future cloud agenda, which now focuses on private and multi-cloud scenarios. Like many legacy IT vendors, IBM has struggled ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
UK news org plots move from AWS to Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform has scored one against rival AWS with The Telegraph's plan to switch providers to prep the British newspaper for continued success in digital publishing. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
New cloud service models put providers in the data center
All of the major cloud players now offer on-premises hardware or specific technologies to make a data center look and feel more like the public cloud. What's driving this trend? Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2019
The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management
VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many services. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2019
How to replicate Azure resources for speed, agility
There isn't a one-click tool to quickly clone full-stack application environments in Microsoft Azure, but these techniques can make the process easier. Continue Reading
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Guide
01 Feb 2019
Follow this enterprise cloud automation and orchestration guide
Automation and orchestration play a big role in cloud computing. Learn the basics, how these technologies work in hybrid and multi-cloud environments and which tools are available. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2019
AWS month in review: Cloud SLAs abound
AWS added 11 cloud SLAs to its platform in January as it continues to lure enterprises to higher-level services. The contracts should make the services more palatable to organizations that require ... Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
AWS Outposts continues the trend of 'cloud-down' hybrid
AWS Outposts may not make an impact until 2020, but organizations still need to prepare for Amazon's on-prem cloud service to see if the 'cloud-down' approach fits their needs. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Google Cloud Firestore points NoSQL database at mobile, IoT
Google's NoSQL document database, Cloud Firestore, is now generally available to offer better scale and reliability for mobile and IoT apps and keep pace with AWS and Azure services. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
Follow these 6 serverless security best practices
Optimal security for serverless architectures requires developers and ops teams to embrace best practices around dependencies, testing, access and more. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Cisco expands CloudCenter for multi-cloud management
Cisco hopes additions and changes to its CloudCenter software will appeal to companies that want to work with multiple clouds. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2019
5 ways to smooth the road to hybrid cloud deployment
In the move to hybrid cloud, security, app requirements and monitoring are just a few of the many factors to consider. Follow these guidelines for a smooth deployment process. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2019
Set your AWS cloud migration strategy before the big move
A move from on premises to the cloud doesn't happen with a click of a button. Set clear goals, and familiarize yourself with AWS' various native tools to make the most of your move. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2019
Get the most out of managed Kubernetes with these guidelines
Kubernetes has a lot to offer, but you can only reap those benefits with the right service management approach. Use these five tips to find the best fit for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Microsoft grabs Citus Data, expands Azure open source options
Microsoft's acquisition of Citus Data adds a distributed architecture for PostgreSQL on Azure and expands the cloud platform's array of open source software. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2019
Keep an eye on these third-party cloud management tools
Examine what third-party vendors can bring to the table before you choose your cloud provider's native management tools as a default option. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Google Cloud certifications fuel race for cloud talent
Google has expanded its cloud certification program to include tests for developers, security, networking and G Suite. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2019
Words to go: Azure migration services
Before Microsoft shops begin to move workloads from on-premises data centers to Azure, they should carefully choose a migration tool to help forge their path. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2019
Acquisition talk mounts as Kurian plots Google's cloud plans
It may not be a question of if, but when Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian makes acquisitions to round out the company's cloud platform portfolio. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2019
How to integrate DevOps QA testing on AWS
QA testing is an overlooked, but important, part of DevOps. For workloads on AWS, use CodeBuild, CodeCommit and other tools to make the most of your workflow. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2019
Get started with natural language processing APIs in cloud
As the cloud makes AI technology increasingly accessible to enterprises, more developers look to incorporate natural language processing into their apps. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2019
AWS Backup service targets native workloads
AWS Backup gives customers management and orchestration tools to simplify snapshots for a variety of Amazon services. The move follows AWS' acquisition of migration and backup vendor CloudEndure. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2019
Salesforce Lightning Platform update targets mobile apps
Salesforce targets line-of-business experts and citizen developers with the Lightning Platform Mobile development system to build enterprise mobile apps. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jan 2019
Amazon Aurora
Amazon Aurora is a relational database engine from Amazon Web Services. The engine is MySQL-compatible, which means code, applications and drivers used in databases relying on MySQL can be used in Aurora with minimal or no changes. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2019
Private cloud platforms step out of the shadows
Enterprises often confront a choice: public or private cloud. Public cloud may be the easy option, but it isn't the right one for everyone. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Hotel chain bets on AWS migration for cloud IT strategy
Choice Hotels has placed its technological future in the hands of AWS. Choice's CTO says it's the right move at the right time, the potential for lock-in notwithstanding. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2019
AWS scoops up TSO Logic for cloud spend analysis
AWS has acquired TSO Logic, which produces analytics that customers can use to plan moves to the cloud. The deal comes with the cloud-market land grab still in its infancy. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2019
Follow these steps for an Oracle-to-AWS migration
AWS represents the first viable alternative to Oracle for many organizations. Review your options, and follow these steps for a successful database move to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2019
CloudEndure acquisition expands AWS' cloud migration tools
AWS' acquisition of CloudEndure underscores the move toward multi-cloud, as well as demand from customers for an easier path to public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2019
AWS, MongoDB database collision stirs open source tensions
AWS' DocumentDB managed database service takes aim at the popular MongoDB NoSQL database and stirs up controversy over the rules of engagement for open source software. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2019
Cloud disaster recovery services evolve, but gaps remain
A severe outage can cripple a business, which is why a disaster recovery plan is critical. While today's DRaaS offerings make it easier to recover, there's still room for growth. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
AWS Fargate pricing change raises container management stakes
A dramatic price cut for AWS Fargate container management service aims to entice customers to bring workloads to the cloud platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2019
Implement cloud failover, replication for workload protection
Businesses increasingly use public cloud services as workload protection targets. But cloud failover and replication are hardly hands-off processes for IT teams. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jan 2019
Amazon Connect
Amazon Connect is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud customer contact center service. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2019
Hybrid cloud trends offer lessons for potential adopters
Hybrid cloud use cases are growing more compelling as the need for workload flexibility increases. Potential adopters should plan ahead with these deployment and migration lessons. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jan 2019
How AWS, Azure and Google approach service mesh technology
While AWS, Azure and Google all offer service mesh technologies to streamline microservices management, they also have distinct differences users should understand. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2019
5 open source cloud monitoring tools to evaluate in 2019
Open source monitoring tools can offer a number of advantages over cloud providers' native options. Review these five to find out which tool is best for your cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2019
RDS on VMware extends AWS' hybrid strategy
RDS on premises expands the AWS and VMware relationship, but adoption will depend on the breadth of capabilities for the managed database service. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2019
New app suite targets AWS enterprise customers
AWS wants to become more of a business adviser to its customers and plans to provide more options, thanks, in part, to an app suite currently in use by its in-house employees. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
Future of AWS hinges on AI, Lambda and on premises
SearchAWS contributors say AWS' future will continue to focus on AI and machine learning as the cloud provider attempts to stay ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Dec 2018
It's time to rethink app migration strategies for cloud
As applications increasingly become a collection of services rather than monolithic pieces of software, enterprises will start to question and rethink traditional migration practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2018
Cloud predictions for 2019 hone in on containers, IT skills
Our expert contributors share the trends and technologies they expect to make waves in the cloud market in 2019. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2018
Build and share code via Azure Notebooks
An Azure service enables enterprises to host Jupyter Notebooks in the cloud to ease access and management. Learn whether it could benefit your dev team, and how to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2018
Review Google cloud IAM fundamentals and best practices
To learn the ins and outs of Google’s identity and access management service, start with the basic concepts of roles, permissions and policies. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2018
Go for AWS third-party tools if native options don't cut it
AWS users who can't find the service they need can turn to third-party tools for help, especially if they run on multiple clouds or want better integration options. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Dec 2018
Prepare for these 3 cloud computing challenges in 2019
As enterprise cloud strategies continue to mature, IT teams will face a new set of challenges in 2019, ranging from cost governance to the management of complex, heterogeneous architectures. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2018
Step Functions outshines SWF for most AWS workflows
Simple Workflow Service has been around longer, but Step Functions offers more flexibility for asynchronous tasks. See why the latter is often better for multistep processes on AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2018
Experienced cloud architects, engineers in high demand for 2019
Despite all the buzz around emerging technologies such as serverless, many enterprises in 2019 will first look to round out their core cloud management and development skill sets. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Dec 2018
Hybrid cloud technologies become table stakes in IaaS market
In 2018, IaaS providers upped their commitment to hybrid cloud. Expect that trend to continue in full force next year -- with some key distinctions between vendors' strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Dec 2018
Secure data in the cloud with encryption and access controls
Enterprises can't rely on their IaaS provider to protect sensitive information in the cloud. Implement these data security techniques to mitigate potential risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Dec 2018
A look back at the top cloud computing news of 2018
From product releases to acquisitions, there was no shortage of cloud technology news in 2018. Take a look back at some of the biggest headlines of the year. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Dec 2018
Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2: Do updates tip the scale?
Amazon Lightsail updates will make the cloud bundle an appealing option for some AWS users, but EC2 still provides more benefits for users that need infrastructure flexibility. Continue Reading
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Quiz
21 Dec 2018
Test your knowledge of 2018 cloud acquisitions
To extend their offerings, top cloud providers made numerous acquisitions in 2018. Take this quiz to see if you remember some of the biggest deals that went down. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2018
AWS Secrets Manager
AWS Secrets Manager is a security service to centrally manage sensitive information and eliminate the need to hard-code that information into an application. Continue Reading