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    Kubernetes clusters multiply like Tribbles -- but why?

    Like the U.S.S. Enterprise faced a rapidly compounding Tribble problem, Kubernetes admins find themselves in a similar situation with clusters. What do you do now?

    Janae Stow Lee • Sept. 14, 2022
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    VMware goes deep into multi-cloud universe

    With its rebranded Explore conference, VMware made it clear its focus is on supporting customers' multi-cloud and edge computing environments as data is processed in new places.

    Bob Laliberte • Sept. 9, 2022
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    How VMware Explore 2022 changed my mind

    Multi-cloud and cloud-native strategies emerged as major themes at VMware Explore 2022. Explore key announcements from the conference and their impact here.

    Paul Nashawaty • Sept. 8, 2022
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    How automating distributed cloud infrastructure changes IT

    As IT environments become increasingly distributed and complex, organizations are exploring how automation can address their evolving IT operations and infrastructure needs.

    Scott Sinclair • Sept. 7, 2022
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    Distributed cloud changes IT architecture and planning

    With modern applications distributed across multiple platforms and locations, IT organizations must adjust how they confront that greater management complexity.

    Scott Sinclair • Sept. 6, 2022
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    What to consider in scaling automation for distributed cloud

    Infrastructure automation accelerates IT ops, fosters innovation and creates competitive advantage -- but executive support is essential, especially in complex cloud environments.

    Scott Sinclair • Sept. 6, 2022
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    Understand the Intel Optane shutdown

    Intel's upcoming shutdown of Optane follows multibillion-dollar losses. However, some technology benefits came out of the IT giant's effort to improve storage performance.

    Jim Handy • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Tips for smoother, more secure cloud performance

    It's easy for an unanticipated glitch to create a significant disruption to a cloud environment. To get around these pitfalls, here are some key things to watch out for.

    Siddharth Bhai • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Why modern networks require AIOps

    Distributed IT environments increasingly require automated networks, and AIOps can provide the answer for network operations teams dealing with increased complexity, starting now.

    Bob Laliberte • Aug. 12, 2022
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    Quantum computing market sees new partnerships, progress

    From Infineon and Oxford Ionics' partnership to Cambridge and Honeywell's merger and QCI's new Entropy Quantum Computing, explore the major new leaps in the quantum market.

    Paul Nashawaty • July 26, 2022
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    IRL: Cisco Live 2022 goes full-stack o11y

    Observability, or o11y, looks more deeply and broadly into an IT environment than traditional IT monitoring. At Cisco Live in June, Cisco unveiled plans for full-stack o11y.

    Rob Strechay • July 13, 2022
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    Marketing hype fuels AI predictive network troubleshooting

    Vendors are pushing heavily on the benefits of predictive analysis to automatically identify and remediate network issues. But should enterprise customers care?

    Andrew Froehlich • July 12, 2022
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    Can HPE change what it means to use the cloud?

    The latest updates to HPE GreenLake demonstrate the tech vendor's commitment to "everything-as-a-service." Will it be enough to transform the cloud computing model?

    Scott Sinclair • July 11, 2022
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    Cloud-native modernization is on the rise

    Research suggests that cloud-native application deployment is becoming more prevalent as organizations continue to embrace public cloud infrastructure.

    Paul Nashawaty • June 30, 2022
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    5 factors that form the future of Wi-Fi

    For businesses, mounting ownership costs, unrealistic performance expectations, client device chaos and competing technologies all play a role in the future of Wi-Fi.

    Lee Badman • June 27, 2022
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    Cisco Live highlights network observability, the metaverse

    The conference was teeming with topics, including network security, infrastructure transformation, cloud-based network management and open source tools.

    Paul Nashawaty • June 23, 2022
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    Notes from Lenovo’s ISG analyst summit

    Lenovo is more than just a PC company. In its recent analyst summit, the company revealed its goals with AI, edge, cloud services, HCI as well as growth in foreign markets.

    Paul Nashawaty • June 22, 2022
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    Splunk .conf22 focuses on scaling observability for the cloud

    The Splunk .conf22 event highlighted different ways companies can expand their observability practices at multi-cloud scale to gain a competitive edge.

    Scott Sinclair • June 20, 2022
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    The cloud is changing the channel, and customers win

    The Ingram Micro Cloud Summit called for channel partners to develop intellectual property around cloud offerings and emphasize customer success to boost retention.

    Rob Strechay • June 17, 2022
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    SUSECON 2022 highlights include container management, edge

    SUSECON featured several key product launches and trends, including business-critical Linux, containers and the edge. But how will SUSE impact the market?

    Paul Nashawaty • June 14, 2022
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    Pure Storage’s focus shines at Pure Accelerate 2022

    At Pure Accelerate 2022, Pure Storage displayed its continued investment in R&D, coupled with new product releases. The vendor should continue to make a splash in flash.

    Scott Sinclair • June 14, 2022
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    What the Broadcom-VMware acquisition means for cloud users

    How will the Broadcom acquisition affect VMware's cloud strategy? As-a-service models, observability and partnerships are some key factors to consider.

    Rob Strechay • June 7, 2022
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    How Broadcom’s merger with VMware will affect developers

    Broadcom's acquisition of VMware may seem like a straightforward business move, but some key details surrounding the deal point to big potential shakeups in the market.

    Paul Nashawaty • June 7, 2022
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    Key takeaways from Red Hat Summit 2022

    At Red Hat's 2022 Red Hat Summit, the organization announced changes to edge strategy, Linux admin skill gaps and hardware and software modernization.

    Paul Nashawaty • May 24, 2022
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    Highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2022

    Now that KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe has come to a close, check out these updates from vendors across the conference floor.

    Paul Nashawaty • May 23, 2022