Cloud Insider

The unhappy reality of cloud security in 2023

Let's talk about how you can stay off the growing list of companies that have been hacked. Spoiler alert: It takes money and commitment.

By David Linthicum

Jun 27, 2023 5 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Security

Cloud computing is no longer a slam dunk

Data center hardware is cheap and cloud costs are high, complicating the business case for public cloud usage. Here’s how to evaluate your options.

By David Linthicum

Jun 23, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Technology Industry

3 downsides of generative AI for cloud operations

No one doubts the power of AI, but enterprises must realize it can also lead to deploying too many applications, scaling problems, and cost overruns.

By David Linthicum

Jun 20, 2023 3 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Management Generative AI

Multicloud deployments don’t have to be so complicated

If you haven't learned yet, multicloud isn't something you can wing. Now the enterprises that didn't make solid plans in the first place need real solutions.

By David Linthicum

Jun 16, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Multicloud

Malicious hackers are weaponizing generative AI

The powerful capabilities of ChatGPT are being used against enterprise systems. Malicious packages and AI hallucinations are a few of the growing threats.

By David Linthicum

Jun 13, 2023 3 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Security Generative AI

When are containers or serverless a red flag?

Everyone loves to use new technology, but sometimes it’s counterproductive. Business case should drive technology choices, not the other way around.

By David Linthicum

Jun 9, 2023 3 mins

Careers Generative AI Serverless Computing

What’s missing in your cloud optimization projects

The cool kids are into cloud optimization these days, saving money and making deployments much more efficient. Here are a few trends you should know.

By David Linthicum

Jun 6, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Cloud Storage

Cloud-based generative AI won’t be cheap

Get ready for the rush of generative AI applications heading your way in 2024, but watch out for the size of the bill. Who is going to pay for it?

By David Linthicum

Jun 2, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Technology Industry

Disaster recovery in the cloud

Underestimate the complexity and cost of cloud computing backup and recovery and you risk missing data and lost customers. Here’s what to do.

By David Linthicum

May 30, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Data Management

Amazing federated multicloud apps

Applications that span multiple public clouds are becoming more popular, especially with Kubernetes and containers, but think carefully.

By David Linthicum

May 26, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Multicloud Software Development

Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise

You chose on-premises systems behind a firewall for security. Don’t look now; cloud-based systems may carry out those operations on the firewall's other side.

By David Linthicum

May 23, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Software Development Technology Industry

Are multiyear cloud agreements a good idea?

Discounts or better service may come with big strings attached. Losing the ability to chase innovations or adjust to market changes may not be worth it.

By David Linthicum

May 19, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Technology Industry

Don’t overlook attack surface management

As cloud computing becomes a scarier place given the rise in threats, it’s time to focus on the basics of ASM that safeguard cloud applications and data.

By David Linthicum

May 16, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Security IT Skills

How finops affects cloud usage and repatriation

Seeing spending in real time might increase or decrease cloud utilization for enterprises. In what cases will finops recommend a return to traditional systems?

By David Linthicum

May 12, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

Component-based development has been a long time coming

The ability to build systems out of reusable and interchangeable parts has been growing for the past 30 years. We are finally getting there with cloud. Expect big changes in the near future.

By David Linthicum

May 9, 2023 5 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Software Development

Configure finops processes with the right metrics

Enterprises are leaning into finops systems to cut costs. However, if that’s the only metric, you could derail the overall business benefit of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum

May 5, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Generative AI

Get ready for exploding cloud growth

AI will drive tremendous net-new cloud growth, despite claims that we’re in a downturn. Optimizing your cloud systems has never been more important.

By David Linthicum

May 2, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

When will the fascination with cloud computing fade?

At some point, cloud will be baked into all of IT—just another building block of how we automate business. All the more reason to get it right the first time.

By David Linthicum

Apr 28, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Generative AI Technology Industry

When cloud pros fumble office politics

Dealing with humans may be more important than dealing with technology, especially now that many IT people are returning to in-person work.

By David Linthicum

Apr 25, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills

Repatriating cloud apps and data? Think it through

Repatriation is a good move for ill-fitting workloads in the cloud, but these mistakes can make things worse. Know your workload and what you gain or lose.

By David Linthicum

Apr 21, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

How to succeed with cloud computing during an economic downturn

Many say to cut cloud computing in a slowing economy, but it's not that simple. Use these strategic moves to position yourself to lead the recovery.

By David Linthicum

Apr 18, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills

Making a new business case for cloud computing

We thought cloud was all about cost savings, but that metric was wrong. We need to put a value on the agility and innovation cloud brings, not just dollars and cents.

By David Linthicum

Apr 14, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing

3 overlooked cloud security attack vectors

Enterprises are putting their sensitive data in the cloud, but both sides are responsible for security. Be sure your cloud provider is aware of these threats.

By David Linthicum

Apr 11, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Security

How generative AI can hurt cloud operations

The hype around generative AI is white hot, and cloud operators are excited about the possibilities. First, let’s anticipate the unique problems it can cause.

By David Linthicum

Apr 7, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

3 common myths about sustainability and cloud computing

As sustainability becomes a front-and-center topic for enterprises, stubborn misconceptions about the power consumption of cloud-based deployments need debunking.

By David Linthicum

Apr 4, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Devops

The ‘AI tax’ on AI-enabled applications in the cloud

The 'container tax' means companies pay more to use containers in the cloud. Applications with artificial intelligence are no different. Make sure AI is worth it.

By David Linthicum

Mar 31, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Careers Generative AI

From ‘cloud washing’ to ‘AI washing’

The marketing games continue. AI is the new spin causing a great deal of confusion in the world of cloud computing.

By David Linthicum

Mar 28, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Generative AI

3 multicloud myths that need to be crushed

You've probably heard that multicloud avoids lock-in, is more cost-effective, and shouldn't include legacy systems. Sorry to say, but that's all wrong.

By David Linthicum

Mar 24, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multicloud

Observability will transform cloud security

Cloud security threats are increasing in both frequency and intensity. We need better visibility into potential threats and proactive approaches to addressing risk.

By David Linthicum

Mar 21, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Security Multicloud

Sovereign clouds are becoming a big deal again

For companies that are required to keep data within a specific country or region, a sovereign cloud may be a key part of a multicloud deployment.

By David Linthicum

Mar 17, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multicloud

Why is your multicloud so slow?

Many complain about the performance of their multicloud deployments these days, and for good reasons. Here are a few areas to look for answers.

By David Linthicum

Mar 10, 2023 3 mins

Cloud Architecture Devops Multicloud

3 ways to screw up a multicloud deployment

We’re experienced with multicloud, but we’re also making common mistakes. Make sure you plan common services and have all your people on board.

By David Linthicum

Mar 7, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Multicloud

Forgotten cloud scaling tricks

Architecting for scalability will soon become a lost art. Most architects overlook autoscaling with predictive analytics, resource sharding, and cache invalidation.

By David Linthicum

Mar 3, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing IT Skills

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths

Once out of reach for smaller companies, quantum computing services level the playing field. Providers offer access, development kits, and training at more affordable prices.

By David Linthicum

Feb 28, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Quantum Computing Technology Industry

Don’t let buzzwords drive your cloud architecture

Many enterprises follow the crowd and choose as many hyped concepts as possible. Don't do it. Work from the requirements to the solution, not the other way around.

By David Linthicum

Feb 24, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing

When finops costs you more in the end

Cloud finops can save you tons of money on cloud spending and return more value to the business. Unfortunately, mistakes are costing companies big time.

By David Linthicum

Feb 21, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Management Cloud Storage

The cost and sustainability of generative AI

All the people using DALL-E to create images or letting ChatGPT write their term papers are eating up a lot of cloud resources. Who’s going to pay for all this?

By David Linthicum

Feb 17, 2023 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Generative AI

The good and bad of ‘zero-touch’ cloud operations

We’re getting closer to true zero-touch cloud operations, or so we keep hearing. Take a clear-eyed look at the advantages and disadvantages before jumping in.

By David Linthicum

Feb 14, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Cloud Management Devops

3 reasons not to repatriate cloud-based apps and data sets

A close examination of specific business needs may reveal that staying in the cloud is the best choice for most applications and workloads.

By David Linthicum

Feb 10, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Security Technology Industry

Data is a stumbling block for most multicloud deployments

If multicloud is your preferred architecture, you better have a solid plan for interoperability, security, portability, and centralized management. Do you?

By David Linthicum

Feb 7, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Computing Data Integration Multicloud

How multicloud changes devops

More clouds, more complexity, more challenges. Now’s the time to prepare for the impact multicloud will have on your devops teams.

By David Linthicum

Feb 3, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Devops Multicloud

MLops is the hot new cloud computing career path

Amid the popularity of ChatGPT, MLops spending will surge in 2023 as leaders increase investments in machine learning. Cloud pros should take a look.

By David Linthicum

Jan 31, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Machine Learning

The downsides of cloud-native solutions

Cloud-native development is having a great run of popularity and growth, but complexity and vendor lock-in are the trade-offs for agility and reliability.

By David Linthicum

Jan 27, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Software Development

Can AI replace cloud architects?

AI systems get more impressive every day. Today’s AI can automate the tasks of many information workers, so those in cloud jobs worry they're next.

By David Linthicum

Jan 24, 2023 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Architecture Generative AI

Which cloud workloads are right for repatriation?

The idea of cloud repatriation is sensitive and often misunderstood. Let’s do some back-of-the-napkin calculations to see where it might make sense.

By David Linthicum

Jan 20, 2023 5 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

Today’s industry clouds are different

Vertical industry clouds have key capabilities that were missing in the past. With various granularity levels and better integration, vertical clouds will work this time.

By David Linthicum

Jan 17, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Computing Software Development

Poor cloud architecture and operations are killing cloud ROI

It's old news that some enterprises are not getting the expected value from cloud computing. It’s time to be real about the core causes and how to fix things.

By David Linthicum

Jan 13, 2023 3 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing

Defining a cloud solution by the skills you actually have

Everyone wants top-of-the-line cloud architecture, but many are finding they have to compromise and work with the skills they can find and afford.

By David Linthicum

Jan 10, 2023 4 mins

Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing IT Skills

Did AI blow up your cloud bill?

Enterprises must balance their interest in artificial intelligence with cloud cost overruns. It's a good time to look at the value cloud-based AI actually brings.

By David Linthicum

Jan 6, 2023 4 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Machine Learning

2023 could be the year of public cloud repatriation

With cloud costs and complexity higher than expected, many enterprises are making a U-turn and putting applications and data back in traditional systems.

By David Linthicum

Jan 3, 2023 4 mins

Careers Cloud Architecture Technology Industry

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The unhappy reality of cloud security in 2023

Cloud computing is no longer a slam dunk

3 downsides of generative AI for cloud operations

Multicloud deployments don’t have to be so complicated

Malicious hackers are weaponizing generative AI

When are containers or serverless a red flag?

What’s missing in your cloud optimization projects

Cloud-based generative AI won’t be cheap

Disaster recovery in the cloud

Amazing federated multicloud apps

Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise

Are multiyear cloud agreements a good idea?

Don’t overlook attack surface management

How finops affects cloud usage and repatriation

Component-based development has been a long time coming

Configure finops processes with the right metrics

Get ready for exploding cloud growth

When will the fascination with cloud computing fade?

When cloud pros fumble office politics

Repatriating cloud apps and data? Think it through

How to succeed with cloud computing during an economic downturn

Making a new business case for cloud computing

3 overlooked cloud security attack vectors

How generative AI can hurt cloud operations

3 common myths about sustainability and cloud computing

The ‘AI tax’ on AI-enabled applications in the cloud

From ‘cloud washing’ to ‘AI washing’

3 multicloud myths that need to be crushed

Observability will transform cloud security

Sovereign clouds are becoming a big deal again

Why is your multicloud so slow?

3 ways to screw up a multicloud deployment

Forgotten cloud scaling tricks

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths

Don’t let buzzwords drive your cloud architecture

When finops costs you more in the end

The cost and sustainability of generative AI

The good and bad of ‘zero-touch’ cloud operations

3 reasons not to repatriate cloud-based apps and data sets

Data is a stumbling block for most multicloud deployments

How multicloud changes devops

MLops is the hot new cloud computing career path

The downsides of cloud-native solutions

Can AI replace cloud architects?

Which cloud workloads are right for repatriation?

Today’s industry clouds are different

Poor cloud architecture and operations are killing cloud ROI

Defining a cloud solution by the skills you actually have

Did AI blow up your cloud bill?

2023 could be the year of public cloud repatriation

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