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Compare AWS CDK vs. CloudFormation, and the state of IaC on AWS

Infrastructure as code has become an essential part of the cloud development process. Learn how the AWS CDK addresses the weaknesses of CloudFormation and improves automation on AWS.

By Kerry Doyle • Dec. 24, 2019

Amazon healthcare strategy is built on pilot projects

Amazon may be known as an online retail giant. But the company has its sights set on something else: healthcare.

By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 23, 2019

AWS monitoring best practices extend beyond CloudWatch

AWS users can choose from a range of native tools to monitor their environments -- but, ultimately, a combination of these services will produce the best results.

By Kurt Marko • Dec. 23, 2019

Experts’ cloud predictions for 2020

This was a big year for cloud computing progress, so what's in store for 2020? See what contributors predict for security updates, container tech and more in the new year.

By Sara Grier • Dec. 23, 2019

It’s time to implement a cloud data retention policy

While cloud storage is cheap, that doesn't mean you should keep data forever. There are four main factors to consider before you put your data in cold storage and throw away the key.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 23, 2019

Top cloud news of 2019 from AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle

It's been quite a year for the major cloud providers, with product releases, lawsuits, layoffs and IT competitions. Review the biggest news stories of 2019 to see how 2020 will shape up.

By Sara Grier • Dec. 20, 2019

How Amazon HR influences hiring trends

Amazon recently reached the 750,000 employee mark. As the company gets larger, so does its potential to shape wages and hiring. But its HR influence is a matter of debate.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Dec. 20, 2019

Hybrid, cost management cloud trends to continue in 2020

Hybrid and multi-cloud approaches evolved in 2019, cost management efforts rose and deployment options vied for dominance. Those trends are all likely to continue through 2020.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 19, 2019

AWS storage changes the game inside, outside data centers

Long-term influence of Amazon storage centers on S3 API for object systems and extends to pricing, data durability and IT infrastructure planning and decision-making.

By Carol Sliwa • Dec. 19, 2019

Manage and secure cloud sprawl in multi-cloud systems in 2 steps

As enterprise cloud adoption increases, so too does the risk of cloud sprawl -- and, with it, cloud security threats. Learn how to beat cloud sprawl in two steps.

By Brian Olearczyk • Dec. 19, 2019

Quiz yourself on the top cloud acquisitions of 2019

Enterprise needs constantly evolve, so cloud providers must keep their offerings fresh, often through acquisitions. Do you know the biggest buys from 2019? Let's see.

By Kathleen Casey • Dec. 19, 2019

AWS security groups vs. network ACLs and other AWS firewalls

Protect your AWS cloud environment with these Amazon firewall services. Learn how security groups and network ACLs work, along with other key AWS firewall options.

By Ofir Nachmani • Dec. 18, 2019

Use EventBridge to unlock AWS event-driven architecture

Amazon EventBridge improves serverless capabilities on AWS. Learn the differences between EventBridge and CloudWatch Events and how to get the most out of event-driven applications.

By Ernesto Marquez • Dec. 18, 2019

How Amazon customer experience became e-commerce standard

Amazon made personalization, one-click shopping, quick shipping and easy returns de facto standards for all B2C and now, B2B businesses. Read about how the company did it, and what's next.

By Don Fluckinger • Dec. 17, 2019

Use these 8 tools to deploy microservices on Azure

IT teams deploy microservices to quickly build and scale apps, but it can get complicated fast. Check out these Microsoft Azure tools and best practices to get started the right way.

By Kerry Doyle • Dec. 17, 2019

Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance

The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant.

By Shaun Sutner • Dec. 16, 2019

Amazon’s growth strategy could target 5 key markets

Amazon could move well beyond its core e-commerce and cloud services businesses in pursuit of growth, targeting markets such as publishing, health care and travel.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 16, 2019

Set up a data lake on AWS with Lake Formation

Modern businesses must organize an unprecedent amount of information. Find out how AWS Lake Formation can help your business manage and analyze high volumes of data.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 16, 2019

Amazon supply chain model disrupts entire industry

Amazon has conditioned consumers to get goods as quickly as possible, which has affected the global supply chain industry from top to bottom, including inventory management and logistics.

By Jim O'Donnell • Dec. 16, 2019

Amazon stores struggle to move from the cloud to solid ground

Looking for new kingdoms to conquer, Amazon is aggressively moving into physical retail locations. This time the e-commerce giant may face tougher competition.

By Ed Scannell • Dec. 13, 2019

The future of the Kubernetes ecosystem isn’t all about cloud

Developers still lean on the public cloud to simplify Kubernetes deployments, but that won't always be the case. See how lingering complexity issues have opened the door for on-premises vendors.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 13, 2019

Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps

Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery tips to keep workloads running during and after an outage.

By George Lawton • Dec. 13, 2019

Evaluate general and niche cloud service use cases

Can't decide between a niche cloud provider or a hyperscaler? Review some real-world examples to help weigh the options and find the best fit for your workloads.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 12, 2019

Compare niche cloud services to the hyperscale offerings

Consider your enterprise's specific needs when choosing between niche clouds and hyperscale clouds. Here's an overview of what you should know about both options.

By Chris Tozzi • Dec. 12, 2019

AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market

AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers.

By Jonathan Dame • Dec. 10, 2019