Cloud deployment and architecture

Cloud service providers offer myriad options, from infrastructure to software to platforms. To make informed decisions about cloud deployment and architecture, organizations must know how to choose the resources that suit their workloads and budgets. That could mean adoption of a hybrid or even a multi-cloud architecture.

July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22
Walmart's multi-cloud strategy cuts millions in IT costs

Walmart built its own cloud platform and tied it to two public cloud providers, creating a multi-cloud architecture that saved millions in costs and sped up development tasks.
June 29, 2022 29 Jun'22
IT buyers respond to HPE GreenLake cloud pitch

Tech buyers are interested in the breadth and depth of services sold through the HPE GreenLake service, but want proof of cost savings and data control.
May 24, 2022 24 May'22
Cost savings among the biggest cloud fallacies

Experts at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium described the advantages that justify the high cost of moving to the cloud while acknowledging the data center is best for some companies.
May 03, 2022 03 May'22
IBM spruces up iSeries with cloud app dev tools

IBM's new version of the iSeries OS is tightly integrated with OpenShift and includes new tools to help iSeries developers modernize legacy apps for the cloud.

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AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management

Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates the creation and governance of user accounts. Continue Reading
How to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform

Terraform benefits include scalability, repeatable infrastructure and cost efficiency. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform. Continue Reading
Examine IBM's hybrid cloud strategy

IBM's focus on hybrid cloud efforts, including Cloud Paks and OpenShift, makes for a competitive option. See if its strategy fits your enterprise needs. Continue Reading

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Explore top AWS storage types for file, block, object

There are several AWS storage types, but these four offerings cover file, block and object storage needs. Explore how the cloud storage choices compare with each other. Continue Reading
On-premises vs. cloud data warehouses: Pros and cons

Data warehouses increasingly are being deployed in the cloud. But both on-premises and cloud data warehouses have pluses and minuses to consider, as explained here. Continue Reading
Why a distributed cloud architecture could be a boon for UC

Some organizations are more comfortable in keeping their unified communications on premises. Distributed clouds might be a more attractive alternative. Continue Reading

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How to plan and manage a multi-cloud database environment

Deploying databases on different cloud platforms offers various benefits. Here's a set of 10 best practices for building a multi-cloud database architecture. Continue Reading
Dell takes an 'E pluribus unum' approach to multi-cloud

At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be evolving into a single, but integrated, set of clouds. Continue Reading
What is multi-cloud visibility, and how do I achieve it?

It's not always clear how visibility relates to monitoring or observability or how these terms fit together in a multi-cloud environment. Let's sort it out. Continue Reading

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7 business process management challenges and how to fix them

On the road to a successful BPM initiative, missing C-level support, unclear goals, cultural change and poor testing environments are among the roadblocks that can be overcome. Continue Reading
4 common traps to avoid in a multi-cloud strategy

Multi-cloud strategies are popular, but they do require planning and management. Review some ways to sidestep these four potential pitfalls. Continue Reading
How to close the cloud skills gap at your enterprise

If your business struggles to hire IT pros with cloud experience, consider training your internal staff instead and create a supportive culture to get everyone on the same page. Continue Reading