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IoT analytics should not be an afterthought

IoT is driving huge data growth. Enterprise architects need to think about implementing an IoT analytics service for cloud applications in order to generate new business value.

By George Lawton • Nov. 13, 2015

Reduce hybrid cloud latency with these five tips

With the right workload design and infrastructure changes, organizations can minimize latency and boost hybrid cloud performance.

By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 5, 2015

How is cloud penetration testing different for AWS, Google, Azure?

Penetration tests help organizations spot vulnerabilities in their public cloud environments. But how are the testing requirements different for AWS, Google and Azure?

By Dan Sullivan • Oct. 26, 2015

Five things to know to land a cloud architect job

Demand for cloud architects is growing in the enterprise, but competition for jobs is tough. Here are five questions to help you ace a cloud architect interview.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Oct. 22, 2015

How are microservices and cloud computing related?

Microservices and cloud are both on the up and up when it comes to enterprise adoption. But what exactly is the connection between the two technologies?

By Stephen Bigelow • Oct. 15, 2015

Considerations for choosing an OpenStack distribution

When it comes to choosing an OpenStack distribution, HP, Red Hat, Cisco and others are all viable options. But enterprises should make their decision carefully.

By Jim O'Reilly • Sept. 30, 2015

Three issues that hinder cloud computing API performance

APIs can be critical to a cloud application's success. But if poorly designed, they can also be a big headache for cloud providers, developers and users.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 14, 2015

What is a cloud-based system?

Get an overview of what a cloud-based system is and what would work best in your enterprise.

By Chris Moyer • Sept. 1, 2015

How do vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator differ?

VMware offers two products that can help automate cloud management tasks to provide more consistency with the distribution of IT services.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 27, 2015

How does AWS Simple Email Service differ from my email server?

Our business sends promotional emails and newsletters. We like our current email server, but could AWS Simple Email Service help with our marketing efforts?

By Dan Sullivan • Aug. 26, 2015

Five challenges with open source cloud infrastructure tools

Open source cloud infrastructure platforms like OpenStack offer many benefits to an enterprise -- but first, IT must clear these five adoption hurdles.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 25, 2015

What to know before going all-in with AWS AppStream

While a valuable service for AWS users looking to connect to different types of devices, AppStream has network and security limitations IT professionals should consider.

By George Lawton • Aug. 24, 2015

Cloud-based integration seeks to tear down data silos

As companies adopt a pantheon of cloud apps, so grows the risk of having isolated bodies of data. The cloud-based integration of far-flung systems can have divine results.

By Joel Shore • Aug. 10, 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.

By Dan Sullivan • July 29, 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?

By Jim O'Reilly • July 24, 2015

How does Elastic File System affect AWS storage costs?

Amazon only charges for actual storage capacity incurred in its new Elastic File System service. Fine, but what is the final price for the service?

By Stephen Bigelow • July 21, 2015

Microsoft cloud strategy turns competitors into partners

For a company once known for its closed ecosystem, the Microsoft cloud strategy is increasingly reliant on the competition.

By Trevor Jones • July 16, 2015

How to define hybrid cloud service-level agreements

Defining hybrid cloud service-level agreements takes more forethought and planning than traditional SLAs. Here is what you should consider.

By Crystal Bedell • July 15, 2015

Is Google’s PerfKit a reliable cloud benchmarking tool?

As the IaaS market grows, choosing the right vendor becomes challenging. Google's PerfKit Benchmarker can help, but will it provide unbiased results?

By Dan Sullivan • June 11, 2015

How can we save money in Amazon EC2 Container Service?

Our group doesn't need containers all the time. How can we scale back or stop a Docker container that's running in Amazon Elastic Container Service?

By Stephen Bigelow • June 1, 2015

Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization

Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan.

By Tom Nolle • May 27, 2015

Exploring capabilities, costs of Microsoft Azure cloud

Microsoft Azure targets enterprises that want to connect their existing data centers to the cloud. But is Azure the best bet for your organization?

By Valerie Silverthorne • May 13, 2015

Getting a handle on Google Cloud Platform options

With a range of options for big data, storage and more, Google Cloud Platform has become the public cloud of choice for many enterprise users.

By Valerie Silverthorne • May 8, 2015

Comparing features, tiers and pricing of PaaS vendors

As cloud services become more complex and customized, the harder they are to evaluate. An expert offers advice for evaluating PaaS vendors.

By Kurt Marko • May 4, 2015

Amazon earnings numbers show AWS success, IaaS growth

Amazon finally broke out AWS numbers in its recent earnings report, quieting critics and proving it's a viable IaaS cloud provider for the enterprise.

By Jeff Kaplan • April 30, 2015