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Build a custom VM image for Azure deployments

Follow this step-by-step guide to create a custom virtual machine image for Microsoft Azure deployments.

By Stuart Burns • Feb. 5, 2021

Amazon CEO Bezos to step down; AWS’ Jassy will take reins

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will step down from his role later this year. He will be succeeded by AWS CEO Andy Jassy, in a move some observers have expected.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 3, 2021

Pandemic cloud migration push to have lasting impact

Enterprises boosted their investments in cloud computing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if vaccines resolve the crisis, COVID-19's influence will linger in the cloud market.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 2, 2021

What you need to know to manage multiple AWS accounts

Explore AWS services and best practices that can optimize multi-account management across your organization.

By Joe Emison • Feb. 2, 2021

Tercera looks to invest in cloud professional services firms

The newly launched firm, led by Appirio co-founder Chris Barbin, will take minority stakes in cloud consultancies and offer advice on growing a services business.

By John Moore • Jan. 28, 2021

Learn from these real-world AWS serverless examples

Check out how Equinox Media and BMW use AWS serverless tools and technologies to process and analyze data as part of their IT strategies.

By Ryan Dowd • Jan. 28, 2021

Microsoft cloud revenues soar on digital transformation trend

Momentum for Microsoft Azure continues to build with the company reporting a 50% increase in sales of the cloud platform, helping lift sales of the company's other cloud offerings.

By Ed Scannell • Jan. 28, 2021

Cloud infrastructure automation: When and where to use it

Manual tasks are time consuming and can lead to mistakes. Free up your IT teams and ensure an error-free environment by adding automation to these cloud processes.

By Adam Bertram • Jan. 25, 2021

IBM acquisition spree targets hybrid cloud consulting market

Acquiring five providers specializing in cloud-based consulting and managed services since November, IBM wants to make it easier for users to move workloads across multiple clouds.

By Ed Scannell • Jan. 20, 2021

How to choose between IaaS and SaaS cloud models

Even if you already moved a few workloads to the cloud, it's never too early to start looking at where you are going and never too late to make a change. See if IaaS or SaaS is the right service model for your organization.

By Brian Kirsch • Jan. 19, 2021

How to migrate from AWS to Azure using Azure Migrate

Watch how to set up and configure Azure Migrate to easily convert your existing Amazon EC2 instances into Azure VMs.

By Douglas Francis • Jan. 15, 2021

Deloitte: Life sciences vertical taps cloud for R&D

The life sciences vertical has begun to fully embrace cloud computing, spurred on in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Deloitte research; other IT channel news.

By John Moore, Spencer Smith • Jan. 15, 2021

COVID-19 and remote work shift cloud predictions for 2021

If we learned anything from 2020, it's to expect the unexpected. Yet that doesn't stop analysts from trying to predict what's to come in the world of cloud computing this year.

By Sara Grier • Jan. 14, 2021

Amazon’s impact on publishing transforms the book industry

Amazon changed the way we publish, purchase and read books. Publishing experts said they expect more industry disruption to come.

By Bennett Voyles • Jan. 13, 2021

Review these 7 CASB vendors to best secure cloud access

CASB technology offers threat protection, increased visibility and policy enforcement. Explore how these seven vendors stack up and protect access to cloud applications.

By Kevin Tolly • Jan. 11, 2021

Cloud providers jockey for 2021 market share

AWS and Microsoft still dominate the cloud market, but Google, IBM and Oracle aren't without merit. Learn where each provider excels to find your perfect match.

By Kurt Marko • Jan. 11, 2021

Review these top FAQs on cloud development APIs

APIs offer two capabilities central to cloud -- self-service and automation. APIs simplify application development, but there are limitations imposed by a lack of standardization.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 31, 2020

Top cloud computing tips of 2020

As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. Check out the articles that caught the attention of IT pros this year and learn what that says about the current state of the market.

By Sara Grier • Dec. 21, 2020

How to prepare for the OCI Architect Associate certification

Author of 'Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide' Roopesh Ramklass shares his expert advice on OCI concepts and certification in this Q&A.

By Sarah Neenan • Dec. 21, 2020

Re:Invent recap: Week 3

Another re:Invent is -- mostly -- in the books. Check out the highlights from the third week of the virtual conference, including product news and thoughts from AWS leadership.

By Trevor Jones • Dec. 18, 2020

Amazon Kendra vs. Elasticsearch Service: What’s the difference?

Amazon Elasticsearch Service and Amazon Kendra both handle search, but that's about where the similarities end. Learn how and when to use each AWS offering for your application.

By Ernesto Marquez • Dec. 16, 2020

Cloud security: The building blocks of a secure foundation

Before going ahead with digital transformation, ensure your organization has created its cloud security strategy to ensure that moving to the cloud doesn't create vulnerabilities.

By Pam Nigro • Dec. 11, 2020

Re:Invent recap: Week 2

The second batch of re:Invent keynotes highlighted AWS AI services and sustainability ventures. Here's what you need to know about the features and services AWS rolled out.

By Trevor Jones • Dec. 11, 2020

Colocation vs. cloud: What are the key differences?

An organization can host a private cloud in a colocation facility, but using the colocation facility isn't the same as building a private cloud; the two are exceedingly different.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 11, 2020

How to become a cloud administrator

Although the cloud admin role varies from company to company, there are key skills every successful one needs. Explore seven areas of expertise and how they relate to this role.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 10, 2020