Public cloud and other cloud deployment models
A public cloud is a third-party managed platform that uses the standard cloud computing model to make resources, applications and services available on demand to remote users around the world.. See complete definition.
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15 Nov 2022
Compare Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2 for your web app needs
Not all developers need, or want, the full capabilities of Amazon EC2. See if the scaled-back and simplified Amazon Lightsail is the better fit for your application. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
IBM hybrid cloud strategy driving revenue growth
IBM revenue for its hybrid cloud business showed little indication of slowing down, with the company reporting sales of $6.2 billion for the fourth quarter and $20 billion for 2021. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2019
Google takes a run at enterprise cloud data management
New Google Cloud boss Thomas Kurian is putting databases and data management at the forefront at Google. The vendor has forged key data deals, showing a more mature Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2019
7 cloud computing job roles to advance your career
The cloud rapidly evolves, so cloud jobs must adapt accordingly. Job openings are going fast, so review these positions and their qualifications to plan your next move. Continue Reading
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Quiz
10 Apr 2019
Put your serverless computing knowledge to the test
The word 'serverless' is on everyone in IT's lips, but do you know the basics? Take this quiz and find out. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2019
Google's multi-cloud platform goes GA as Anthos
Google's Cloud Services Platform, now called Anthos, aims to make waves for hybrid and on-premises cloud management, but customers should be aware the GA tag has its limitations. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2019
Google, open source vendors join for cloud managed services
Google has partnered with seven prominent open source software providers, including MongoDB and Redis, to tap customer demand for managed OSS services in the cloud. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
Cloud service delivery model shifts from the big 3 to tier 2
AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud aren't the only cloud service delivery options. There are plenty of alternatives to consider when moving compute or storage to the cloud. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2019
Azure Anomaly Detector service spots business data deviations
Microsoft's Anomaly Detector service for Azure applies AI to customers' time-series data sets to find deviations or patterns that suggest problems. But humans still have the final say. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2019
Oracle layoffs underpin its IaaS ambitions
Oracle plans further investments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but to do so it has cut jobs and made plans to hire fresh talent to support its cloud business. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2019
Google Cloud taps into VMware vRealize for hybrid deployments
Google Cloud is now tied into VMware vRealize through a plug-in that enables users to manage on-premises VMware workloads alongside cloud services such as Google Kubernetes Engine and Cloud SQL from Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2019
AWS Direct Connect tiers address planned network spikes
AWS Direct Connect pivots toward higher bandwidth requirements and cuts prices on lower tiers to handle customers' seasonal workload peaks and make AWS stickier overall. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2019
Strike a cost-performance balance in microservices deployment
To successfully deploy microservices in the cloud, IT teams should beware of these four common mistakes around resource locations, service selection and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2019
Kick-start your app migration strategy with these best practices
As the cloud becomes more popular, most enterprises will need a migration strategy. Before they move to the public cloud, companies should step back and assess their applications and migration methods. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2019
Expansions to VMware Cloud on AWS continue hybrid cloud push
Wider availability of VMware Cloud on AWS to 13 worldwide regions, along with VMware's adjusted software release cadence, reflects the realities of the cloud and hybrid cloud world. Continue Reading
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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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Feature
11 Mar 2019
Cloud connectivity tests the bond between enterprises, WAN providers
Collaborating on cloud connections can strengthen or strain relationships between enterprises and service providers. Service-level agreements, in particular, can be tested. Continue Reading
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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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27 Feb 2019
IT pros must adapt to Azure certification path changes
Microsoft reworked its Azure certifications recently and offers an upgrade path for IT pros with older credentials, but there is little time before the transition tests expire. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2019
Click-to-launch tools pull apps through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure marketplace
Oracle has made it easier for customers to choose and launch third-party software onto its cloud. Now, the question is whether more businesses will follow. Continue Reading
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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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04 Feb 2019
Rewards program provider taps Oracle IaaS for app migration
Oracle struggles in IaaS against AWS and Azure, but one Oracle cloud customer said its move there is a success, albeit within an overall multi-cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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12 Dec 2018
Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS
Microsoft's new monitoring tools for AKS and its decision to sunset Azure Container Service trumpet the rise of Kubernetes as the de facto choice for container orchestration. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Pivotal Function Service aims at multi-cloud, serverless
Serverless might rule in the public cloud, but the new Pivotal Function Service targets enterprises that also have private clouds in their mix. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
Expanded IBM-VMware partnership eyes hybrid cloud deployments
A managed cloud service for high availability and additional product integrations for microservices and Watson are the latest fruits of a partnership between IBM and VMware. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2018
Information storage on the cloud is often the way to go nowadays
Base your decision on where to park your business's critical data and apps on where they can be most effectively accessed and used. For enterprises today, that's frequently the cloud. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
NetApp Cloud Volumes gives new wrinkle to OnTap file storage
NetApp appends services to Data Fabric that aim to help enterprises flexibly manage their data between local storage and public clouds, including AWS, Azure and Google. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Oct 2018
AWS, Microsoft and Google push on with hybrid cloud strategies
As enterprises' appetite for hybrid cloud grows, the rivalry between AWS, Microsoft and Google will increasingly revolve around on-premises environments. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
Choose the right workloads for serverless platforms in cloud
Serverless might be the next big thing in cloud, but that doesn't mean it's a fit for all enterprise workloads. See if your requirements align with these common use cases. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2018
Public cloud management tools lacking, research finds
Networking experts discuss the challenge of finding robust public cloud management tools, how to improve network resiliency and avoiding network exceptions. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Oct 2018
Manage microservices in cloud with these native tools
AWS, Microsoft and Google all offer native resources and tools to support microservices-based architectures, most of which rely heavily on containers and service mesh technology. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2018
Google Cloud CTO talks Cloud Services Platform hybrid play
Google Cloud CTO Brian Stevens envisions an IT landscape where enterprises can more easily develop and manage apps that span on premises and the cloud. Hint: Kubernetes plays a big role. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
Azure outage spotlights cloud infrastructure choices
One difference in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure design may have contributed to the extended outage this week in an Azure region that hit a large number of customers. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2018
Overcome 9 microservices challenges for platform flexibility
It's all well and good to tear apart your monolith, but a careless microservices approach can result in the same old problems. Watch out for these nine hurdles. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Aug 2018
The enterprise will kill cloud innovation -- but that's OK
Hyperscale cloud providers grew incredibly fast and created a whole new way of doing business. That's great, but it's also a problem that needs fixing. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2018
Google Cloud Services Platform moves hybrid approach on premises
Google has focused its hybrid strategy around containers and microservices, as Cloud Services Platform extends some of the public cloud provider's software to users' data centers. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2018
Google dives into elusive cloud file storage market
Google Cloud Filestore may be the last piece of the puzzle for the vendor's storage services, but like its competitors' file offerings, it's far from a finished product. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2018
Top IaaS providers slowly warm up to multi-cloud
While major IaaS vendors all offer some flavor of multi-cloud support, they still have work to do to help customers achieve the dream of seamless portability. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2018
Microsoft, Google polish cloud budgeting tools
Recently added Google and Microsoft cloud cost control tools are critical for users who want to gain insight into how corporate cloud budgets are spent. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2018
Blockchain and cloud combine to fuel enterprise adoption
While still in its infancy, blockchain technology is no longer theoretical. And cloud providers will line up to cash in, as enterprises plan to invest millions. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
IBM PAIRS Geoscope brings geospatial-temporal data to devs
IBM Research's Geoscope service targets developers who build complex applications that require data from large, disparate geospatial-temporal data sets. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Cloud security challenges spark startup acquisitions
Cloud security startups are popular acquisition targets, as cloud providers and third parties seek to address corporate IT concerns across multiple platforms. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
VMware acquisition continues move toward cloud security
VMware cloud security tools will get a boost from the company's acquisition of CloudCoreo, a security and management startup focused on cloud deployments. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2018
Oracle Cloud data center buildup aims to enchant enterprises
An updated Oracle Cloud SLA becomes the first to factor in performance standards for customers -- one of several moves aimed at luring enterprises to its expanding public cloud. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2018
Serverless technology seeks mainstream enterprise traction
Serverless tech providers continue to add features as a service that have enterprise interests in mind, and IT pros have some wish list items. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2018
Words to go: Basic cloud computing terms
New to cloud computing? Use this list of basic terms to familiarize yourself with common deployment models, service categories and top providers. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Meltdown-Spectre bugs hit cloud usage less than first feared
IT shops expected their cloud usage to flag due to recent chip bugs, but most environments survived the patches unscathed. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Oct 2017
IaaS benefits broaden as public cloud market evolves
The benefits of IaaS now range from increased scalability to access to emerging technologies, such as serverless. Review these key benefits, as well as management implications. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2017
Cloud-first strategy speeds spinoff of American Express' travel unit
Given just months to spin off a $20 billion operation into a new, independent company, American Express Global Business Travel turns to the Dell Boomi cloud integration platform. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2016
Google Cloud Storage prices cut, Glacier cold storage competitor added
Google is revamping its Cloud Storage services to woo users and challenge AWS with price cuts, lifecycle management and cold storage with quicker retrieval times than Amazon Glacier. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2016
Containers vs. VMs: Which should you use for cloud?
Before going all in with containers, it's critical to understand how the technology differs from VMs in terms of private, public and hybrid cloud deployment. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2015
Testing cloud applications for Azure, Google Cloud
As software development cycles accelerate, IT must more rapidly test cloud-based applications. The right tools and services can help pick up the pace. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2015
Evaluating OpenStack vs. VMware for private cloud
OpenStack and VMware are both viable options for hybrid and private cloud. So which one should your organization choose? Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Jun 2014
Companies undeterred by their cloud data security woes
Many companies say they don't trust their data to cloud security, but that doesn't mean they aren't adopting public cloud. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2014
AWS platform services emerge from Microsoft's PaaS failures
Amid signs that Microsoft's PaaS commitment isn't working, cloud pros are concerned about profit beyond IaaS. Reigning leader AWS may have found it. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2013
Six cloud computing industry leaders to follow on Twitter
Want to eavesdrop on what cloud computing leaders are saying about industry trends? Follow these six Twitter accounts for expert opinions and scoops. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2012
mobile cloud
The mobile cloud is Internet-based data, applications and related services accessed through smartphones, laptop computers, tablets and other portable devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2011
Comparing four cloud computing strategies
It's important for prospective cloud adopters to know what the key vendors are planning. Our expert explains what to expect from four different offerings. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2011
Why is cloud computing so hard to understand?
In this chapter excerpt, see why cloud computing can be considered both a tangible delivery model and a buzzword for advanced IT services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2010
Amazon does not oversubscribe
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels said on Twitter that AWS does not oversubscribe its services. "If you launch an instance type you get the performance you ask (and pay) for, period. No oversubscription," ... Continue Reading
