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Google buys Alooma to bolster its cloud data migration chops

Google Cloud will acquire Israeli startup Alooma in a bid to add to its data migration portfolio. The move follows last year's acquisition of cloud migration vendor Velostrata.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 20, 2019

Google Cloud Services Platform presses hybrid cloud agenda

Google has pushed its Cloud Services Platform for hybrid computing into beta. The software is based on Google Kubernetes Engine and is geared toward application modernization.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 20, 2019

Use AWS Firecracker to build micro VMs for containerized apps

Firecracker has many of the benefits of containers and VMs, without some of their limitations. Here are a few things to know if you plan to use this technology at your organization.

By Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 19, 2019

Compare tools for multi-cloud Kubernetes management

For IT teams that need to manage Kubernetes deployments that span multiple cloud platforms, here are seven tools intended to simplify that process.

By Tom Nolle • Feb. 18, 2019

AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution

AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with the drawbacks, which include potentially higher costs.

By Ernesto Marquez • Feb. 15, 2019

AWS’ blockchain approach takes divergent paths

AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and Amazon Managed Blockchain.

By David Linthicum • Feb. 15, 2019

Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape.

By Kathleen Casey • Feb. 14, 2019

IBM’s hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms

IBM doubles down on its hybrid cloud strategy with tools to help customers funnel data through their chosen cloud platform and apply IBM's AI to it all.

By Ed Scannell • Feb. 12, 2019

Google eyes confidential computing to buff cloud security cred

Google Cloud Platform's Asylo open source project could one day boost confidential computing efforts, but for now it mainly serves to boost Google's security bona fides.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 8, 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.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 6, 2019

New cloud service models put providers in the data center

All of the major cloud players now offer on-premises hardware or specific technologies to make a data center look and feel more like the public cloud. What's driving this trend?

By Alan Earls • Feb. 6, 2019

The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management

VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many services.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Feb. 5, 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.

By Mike Pfeiffer • Feb. 1, 2019

AWS Outposts continues the trend of ‘cloud-down’ hybrid

AWS Outposts may not make an impact until 2020, but organizations still need to prepare for Amazon's on-prem cloud service to see if the 'cloud-down' approach fits their needs.

By Alan Earls • Jan. 31, 2019

Google Cloud Firestore points NoSQL database at mobile, IoT

Google's NoSQL document database, Cloud Firestore, is now generally available to offer better scale and reliability for mobile and IoT apps and keep pace with AWS and Azure services.

By Chris Kanaracus • Jan. 31, 2019

Follow these 6 serverless security best practices

Optimal security for serverless architectures requires developers and ops teams to embrace best practices around dependencies, testing, access and more.

By Chris Tozzi • Jan. 31, 2019

Cisco expands CloudCenter for multi-cloud management

Cisco hopes additions and changes to its CloudCenter software will appeal to companies that want to work with multiple clouds.

By Chris Kanaracus • Jan. 30, 2019

5 ways to smooth the road to hybrid cloud deployment

In the move to hybrid cloud, security, app requirements and monitoring are just a few of the many factors to consider. Follow these guidelines for a smooth deployment process.

By Sarah Neenan • Jan. 29, 2019

Set your AWS cloud migration strategy before the big move

A move from on premises to the cloud doesn't happen with a click of a button. Set clear goals, and familiarize yourself with AWS' various native tools to make the most of your move.

By George Lawton • Jan. 28, 2019

Get the most out of managed Kubernetes with these guidelines

Kubernetes has a lot to offer, but you can only reap those benefits with the right service management approach. Use these five tips to find the best fit for your enterprise.

By Trevor Jones • Jan. 28, 2019

Microsoft grabs Citus Data, expands Azure open source options

Microsoft's acquisition of Citus Data adds a distributed architecture for PostgreSQL on Azure and expands the cloud platform's array of open source software.

By Chris Kanaracus • Jan. 25, 2019

Keep an eye on these third-party cloud management tools

Examine what third-party vendors can bring to the table before you choose your cloud provider's native management tools as a default option.

By Alan Earls • Jan. 25, 2019

Google Cloud certifications fuel race for cloud talent

Google has expanded its cloud certification program to include tests for developers, security, networking and G Suite.

By Chris Kanaracus • Jan. 24, 2019

Words to go: Azure migration services

Before Microsoft shops begin to move workloads from on-premises data centers to Azure, they should carefully choose a migration tool to help forge their path.

By Kristin Knapp • Jan. 24, 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.

By Chris Kanaracus • Jan. 23, 2019