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Wanted: More types of machine learning

Now that we’re big into machine learning in the cloud, perhaps we should start thinking about how to do it better

The true value of cloud-based AI isn’t what you think

Along with intelligent applications, using AI to improve automation, security, and knowledge sharing will have far-reaching benefits

3 signs you have a cloud culture problem

Cloud computing is easy to accept by most in IT, but in some cultures it has no chance of success. Here’s how to spot those toxic cultures and fix them

Break down those cloud security silos

Want to ensure that your cloud solution is safe? Focus on proper integration rather than best-of-breed solutions, and breaches will be less likely

Is cloud migration iterative or waterfall?

Argument rages in the IT workplace over which approach is better. The correct answer may be neither—and both

3 cloud security ‘hacks’ to consider today

Keeping your cloud deployments secure is a full-time job. Here are a few shortcuts that make your cloud security better and your life easier

Simplifying data management in the cloud

Enterprises are bogged down in a sea of data complexity as they expand the use of cloud-native databases. Could self-identifying data be the answer?

Active vs. passive cloud management tools

Understand the pros and cons of active and passive cloud management tools. Before you invest, know which way the market is going

Looking into an intelligent cloud future

Cloud computing is now a great way to make quick progress with enterprise IT. However, a few future developments may catch enterprises by surprise

Why SaaS-based AI training will be a game changer

As machine learning engines multiply, we see the benefits of having them train each other, versus using limited training data we may or may not have

I still hate New Year’s cloud predictions, but here are mine

It’s that time of year when everyone has an opinion about the next 365 days of cloud computing

‘Containerize everything’ is lazy cloud architecture

Containers are a good way to provide value to cloud computing migrations, but many in IT rely on them too much

Native or non-native? Choosing a cloud integration solution

Data integration is a necessary component for cloud computing, but the choices are not that clear

How to future-proof cloud applications

With thousands of applications moving to the cloud, it’s time we think about what will keep them going in the coming years

Data science and cloud computing win most political campaigns

With the 2020 elections a year away, technology will play a bigger role than policy. Enterprises should learn something

Should you go all-in on cloud native?

Using purpose-built storage, compute, databases, and more that‘s native to a specific platform sounds ideal but could mean double systems

What surgery taught me about the cloud

In the process of fixing my shoulder, I discovered some lessons for all enterprises regarding the effective integration of information

Thinking about the security of IoT and the cloud

Don’t underestimate IoT security complexity. Some tricks and technology can make IoT security easier

Don’t kludge serverless cloud applications

Somewhere along the way developers decided to build serverless applications on the fly, with little planning or design. That’s a bad idea

Create a productive cloudops feedback loop

Continuously improving operations requires end users to communicate issues with cloud-delivered systems directly to the ops team

Cloud architects who earn $150,000 are likely underpaid

Good cloud architects are hard to come by and often worth their weight in gold. That’s why, in some cases, their salary may be higher than their leaders’

Cloud architecture that avoids risk and complexity

Architecture that isn't effective but still works isn't good enough. Removing risk, complexity, and cost should be your primary objectives

Be prepared for microservices challenges

Microservices come with container-based development and cloud services. However, linking to other people’s code has its own risks

Fend off the increasing container attacks in the cloud

A new report shows that hackers are going after vulnerabilities in containers. Here are a few things you can do

It’s time to change your cloud operating model

Cloud changes a great deal of things, including how you operate. Here is some basic guidance so you don’t run off the rails

Data centers can learn sustainability from the cloud

Most of the proposed solutions for green data centers need improvement. It’s time to be more invasive and take a few lessons from cloud multitenancy

Why a cloud computing degree makes sense

Cloud computing degrees are popping up everywhere. The good news is that most people can earn these degrees debt free

Kubernetes is bringing ’multicloud 2.0’

As our thinking evolves around multicloud, we could be moving into a new, ‘open’ era

A fight is brewing over edge computing

Edge computing is becoming an important part of the cloud, but a battle looms over who is responsible for edge devices in the enterprise

Improve cloud performance with these 3 tips

Cloud systems too slow? Before you provision more resources, try these engineering fixes

‘Cloud only’ policies are as bad as ‘no cloud’ ones

IT tends to shift from one extreme to the other. Emerging technologies can be beneficial, but across-the-board restrictions can result in bad platform decisions

It’s time for cloud management with automated fixes

Systems that inform you of problems but don't fix them are really only halfway managed

Settling the edge computing vs. cloud computing debate

The press is attempting to pit edge computing against cloud computing, but the two will never be mutually exclusive

What multicloud really costs

The trend is using plural public clouds, but it’s helpful to stop and see how much you’ll really have to pay

Learn to love legacy systems

'Traditional systems' serve a purpose, and they may be more important to your cloud computing future than you think

Machine learning operations don’t belong with cloudops

Giving systems enabled with machine learning to the cloud operations team to manage is not only a mistake, it’s dangerous

How to stop people from causing bad cloud architectures

We’ve all watched bad decisions about technology architecture made right in front of our eyes. It's time to do something about it

Where did all the cloud computing thought leaders go?

A few years ago many voices advocated new thinking around cloud computing. Today it’s hard to find those same visionaries

More reasons to put secure data in the public cloud

The headlines might scare you into keeping data within your firewall, but the cloud is now the safest place. In the future, it may be the only option

Taking enterprise databases to your cloud

Most companies have foundational databases. As you move to the cloud, decide if those databases are vintage models or clunkers ready for the scrap heap

2 things you probably forgot in cloudops planning

Planning an operationally effective cloudops plan is complex. Chances are you missed these two issues

Your cloud-based application could be a profitable product

Enterprises looking to monetize internal application development need to take things to a higher level in the cloud

More security partitions is always a good idea

For cloud support, enterprises should consider DIY

As enterprises become more dependent on cloud providers and cloud tools, they may need to become more self-sufficient

Hybrid cloud is not what it used to be

Hybrid cloud has changed since the days it was first defined by NIST. The evolution was necessary — and good for most enterprises

The moral side of cloud-based data science

Armed with big data, machine learning, predictive analytics, and unlimited data access, how do we limit the potential for harm?

How to deal with cloud complexity

Cloud complexity may be inevitable, but a few strategies can help keep the chaos contained

3 tips for container devops in the cloud

What have we learned from deploying container-based applications to the public clouds? Some best practices are emerging

Don’t wait up for the open cloud

Many people envisioned an open, interoperable public cloud, but the reality has been somewhat different

More secrets your cloud provider doesn’t want you to know

Learn the tricks and traps of the big three cloud providers and get better results from the cloud