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Yes, it’s safe to move sensitive data to the cloud

The public clouds have been safe places to store mission-critical and sensitive data for some time, but it takes a pandemic to push most enterprises over the tipping point

3 things the pandemic taught us about cloud computing

Many enterprises are learning some hard lessons they did not even know existed four months ago

Why data and processing should live in the cloud, not on devices

New evidence suggests that mobile device users prefer the processing and data to not reside on their devices. Is this a new best practice?

When not to use AIops for cloudops

The excitement around AIops means that it’s sometimes being deployed for the wrong reasons. Here are a few situations where AIops is contraindicated

The post-pandemic move to edge computing requires some thought

With a newly expanded distributed workforce, many enterprises are considering a move to the edge. Make sure you've thought about security and data volume

3 serverless downsides your cloud provider won’t mention

Serverless is getting more popular as enterprises rush to the cloud, but some drawbacks are almost never discussed

Cloud complexity is a threat to data security

One study shows what many of us already suspected: Cloud complexity makes data more vulnerable, even with the best security practices and technologies in place

3 myths of disaster recovery and cloud computing

Most in IT understand the need for backup and recovery operations, but moving to the cloud has caused some confusion

3 steps to successful cloud architecture

Cloud architects need to understand cloud technology and how the pieces fit together. They also need to understand old school process

A pragmatic approach to the post-pandemic run on cloud computing

All signs indicate cloud computing will be hotter soon, pushed by vulnerabilities identified during the pandemic. Will you be ready?

3 cloud security mistakes you’re likely making without knowing

Moving to a post-pandemic cloud deployment? You can easily avoid these security errors

Intra-cloud latency is real. Here’s what to do about it

A little-known Achilles heel in the cloud computing world, intra-cloud latency could have a huge negative impact on public cloud-based application performance

The state of microservices and cloud computing

Now is a good time to look at microservices, and if they're overused or underused

How the cloud will support colleges and universities post-pandemic

With in-person classes unlikely to resume in the fall, most institutions are pivoting to remote learning by leveraging public clouds

The pros and cons of using a virtual private cloud

VPCs have been around for at least a decade, but consider both sides of the coin before using them

Where to direct healthcare spending on cloud computing

As things return to normal, we could see new spending patterns in the stressed healthcare systems. Cloud computing can help fix weaknesses exposed by the pandemic

Prepare for the future of distributed cloud computing

With the new architecture, we’re certainly moving to complex distributed systems. Plan now to succeed

Should you let a cloud maturity model judge you?

Cloud maturity models grade how an enterprise is progressing to the cloud, but these rankings don't show the whole picture

3 post-pandemic cloud architecture trends

The stakes are much higher and the timelines much shorter. Here’s what to focus on in the next few years

The future of serverless everything

Serverless becomes more important to cloud development each day. We're likely to see these specific trends soon

The new normal: A step-by-step guide for the enterprise

As states relax lockdown restrictions, enterprises think about how to return to a more ordinary state. These steps will help ensure a successful return to the new reality

Cloud security secrets your cloud provider doesn’t want you to know

Cloud security seems like something specific to a cloud provider, but emerging approaches and technologies are changing the game

5 ways to manage a cloud migration using a remote team

Working from home shouldn't slow or stall cloud migrations. These strategic tips will smooth the process

Not all AIops tools are created equal

These tools can solve multicloud complexity issues, but they use very different approaches

Utilities get cloud computing religion

Electric utilities are finally embracing cloud computing. Good thing, since their market will be more dynamic than most in the years to come

Are you overengineering your cloud apps?

Just because you can does not mean you should. Think twice before making solutions more complex than they need to be

Get ready for the post-pandemic run on cloud

Weeks of lockdown may cause a temporary economic downturn. After the pandemic is behind us we may also see a run on cloud computing

Can public clouds keep up with the pandemic surge?

So far, most public cloud providers have kept pace with new demands, but even the cloud has limits

Enhance your cloud career during lockdown

Some are being laid off, but many more are still on the payroll and working from home. Here are 3 things you can do to create a silver lining

3 things I bet you didn’t know about multicloud security

Security is security, right? Sorry, but multicloud requires learning different approaches and mechanisms than on-premises or native public cloud

Cloud computing finally getting green cred

Many have villainized the rise of cloud computing as a major carbon emitter, but the truth should not surprise most cloud pros

Raspberry Pi is your new private cloud

Raspberry Pis are versatile, small, inexpensive computers with all sorts of uses. Now they can also be private clouds

3 cloud architecture problems that need solutions

With cloud architecture becoming more art than science, some problems are stumping those who are supposed to have all the answers

The state of container-based cloud development

This just in: Cloud computing is hard

A new study confirms what most of us have said for years: cloud computing has a high degree of difficulty. However, worthwhile endeavors are rarely easy

Which multicloud architecture will win out?

Will it be heterogenous cloud native, heterogenous federated, or none of the above? Two of these are good options

Are containers a good choice for your applications?

Containers are hotter than hot, and the hype is raging. Consider these 3 things before you make the move

Can you partition a database between public clouds and on-premises?

While the short answer is yes, the technology realities make some requirements too difficult or too costly

Cloud computing is even greener than we thought

It turns out that cloud efficiencies go far beyond higher utilization and lower power consumption

Cloud spending is outpacing cloud cost governance

Cloud bills are high and understanding why is low. Here's how to protect yourself and plan for the future

Where autonomous vehicles and edge computing have arrived

Advances in autonomous farming technology are leading farms big and small to 100 percent automation—perhaps the first industry to get there

3 devops and cloud computing myths debunked

Devops and cloud are joined at the hip, but some misinformation out there needs to be cleared up

2 suggestions for surviving the 2020 cloud job explosion

Cloud computing continues to grow rapidly, but enterprises and cloud professionals need to watch out for a few downsides

Cloud AI is like nuclear power

With incredible potential for both good and harm, AI needs worldwide regulation to ensure it isn't misused

Cloud spending set to outpace traditional on-prem

Enterprises will confront the tipping point of cloud spending surpassing traditional IT costs in 2020. Is this too early or too late? A few thoughts to consider

Understand ‘as is’ before you migrate to the cloud

Avoid making some huge errors in your public cloud migration with just a bit more study

Tolerable security risk is a spectrum

Some enterprises have too much security, but many don’t have enough. Where do you rank?

Enterprises are still spending on data centers. What gives?

The tremendous growth in money spent on cloud computing was supposed to reduce data center costs, but new survey says no

Cloud computing is the unheralded hero at CES 2020

CES traditionally shows off flat screens, self-driving cars, and digital assistants, but cloud computing drives all this innovation

Your excess server resources are wanted in the cloud

The opportunity to leverage private server resources could make or save money for both parties, but governance and security are real concerns