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Global Cloud

Cloud sprawl frustrates enterprise connectivity

September 27, 2023

Via: CIO Dive

Companies embraced cloud for its agility, scalability and compute capabilities, only to discover new solutions bring different problems. Easy access to on-demand applications can lead to software bloat and wasted spend. Running workloads on-prem and in one or more clouds […]


Global Cloud

eWEEK TweetChat, October 17: the Future of Cloud Computing

September 25, 2023

Via: eWeek

On Tuesday, October 17 at 11 AM PT, @eWEEKNews will host its monthly #eWEEKChat. The topic will be the future of cloud computing, and it will be moderated by James Maguire, eWEEK’s Editor-in-Chief. We’ll discuss – using Twitter, now called […]


Global Cloud

Even with repatriation cost savings, the value of cloud computing is still strong

September 22, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

37Signals, led by CTO David Heinemeier Hansson, implemented a cloud repatriation plan that has already saved them $1 million. Previously, the company spent $3.2 million annually on cloud services. They viewed that as being too much. Their repatriation project invested […]


Global Cloud

How Cisco is Addressing the Widening Skills Gap

September 21, 2023

Via: eWeek

Today’s companies have difficulty acquiring the right talent, as evidenced by ManpowerGroup’s 2023 Talent Shortage Survey, where 77 percent of organizations stated that it’s challenging to find skilled workers. As a result, 71 percent of these organizations are focusing on […]


Global Cloud

The risks of low-code and no-code development in cloud architecture

September 19, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Low-code and no-code development platforms have gained significant traction recently, and more so with the rise of artificial intelligence in 2023. This technology promises to democratize application development and empower “citizen developers.” If it sounds familiar, we tried this back […]


Cloud Security

What Is Cloud Endpoint Protection? NGAV, EDR, and More

September 19, 2023

Via: Cloud Tweaks

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the concept of endpoint has significantly extended beyond traditional workstations and servers to include a plethora of cloud resources. From API interfaces to virtual machines and databases, these cloud endpoints are integral to modern […]


Global Cloud

Inside Intermax’s ambitious journey to be a sustainable cloud leader

September 18, 2023

Via: CIO

A fleet of green data centers and a well-advanced plan to stop using fossil-fuel powered vehicles are among the key steps driving Intermax’s mission to be the most sustainable cloud services provider in the Netherlands. Ludo Baauw – founder, corporate […]


Global Cloud

3 things to do right now to enhance your cloud computing career

September 15, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

One of the most common questions I get is not, “Which cloud is best?” It’s, “How do I improve my cloud computing career growth?” First, let’s focus on what not to do. Don’t spend too much on executive MBA programs […]


Cloud Security

IBM X-Force: Use of compromised credentials darkens cloud security picture

September 15, 2023

Via: Network World

As connectivity to cloud-based resources grows, cybercriminals are using valid, compromised credentials to access enterprise resources at an alarming rate. That’s one of the chief findings of the IBM X-Force Cloud Threat Landscape Report, which also found a 200% increase […]


Global Cloud

Compromised credential use jumps 300% in cloud intrusions: IBM

September 15, 2023

Via: CIO Dive

Valid credentials are also a hot c The upward trend of credential use as an initial access vector highlights the need for organizations to move beyond human-reliant authentications. “Adversaries continue to wager on improper credential hygiene across enterprises to carry […]


Global Cloud

Cloud strategy misalignment leads some workloads back on-prem

September 14, 2023

Via: CIO Dive

Cloud isn’t a panacea for all that ails IT. Scalable infrastructure, on-demand compute and a menu of additional tools and services stoked enterprise appetite for the technology. Most executives are pleased with the results. Indeed, 9 in 10 respondents said […]


Editorial

Green Cloud Computing: Adopting Sustainable Practices for Your Data Center

September 12, 2023

Via: Rassell Neal

Cloud computing has emerged as a compelling choice of IT infrastructure for companies, offering attractive cost and productivity efficiencies. However, the backbone of a cloud infrastructure is the data center, which poses a growing environmental dilemma due to its dependence […]


Deployment Models, Private Cloud

A comeback for private clouds

September 12, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

I’ve been keeping up with private clouds. I’m not doing too much private cloud work, but I am writing and designing courses on the topic. As you may recall, not long ago private clouds were the primary focus for most […]


Global Cloud

Connecting Your IoT Ecosystem to the Cloud with MQTT

September 12, 2023

Via: Cloud Tweaks

MQTT, an acronym for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, is a lightweight, publish-subscribe network protocol that transports messages between devices. It was designed for constrained devices and low-bandwidth, high-latency, or unreliable networks. The design principles are to minimize network bandwidth and […]


Global Cloud

Oracle expects data-hungry generative AI to drive revenue growth

September 12, 2023

Via: CIO

Oracle is betting on high demand for data, driven by generative AI-related workloads, to boost revenue in upcoming quarters as enterprises look to adopt generative AI for productivity and efficiency. “Generative AI is changing everything. As of today, AI development […]


Global Cloud

Beyond.pl: Addressing sovereign cloud needs in Poland and beyond

September 11, 2023

Via: CIO

Wojciech Stramski, CEO of Beyond.pl a data center, cloud, and Managed Services provider, is quick to point out that enterprises’ data sovereignty requirements are growing in scope. As cloud computing becomes increasingly ubiquitous with business success, ensuring that data not […]


Global Cloud

Adding generative AI systems may change your cloud architecture

September 8, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

So, you’re building a cloud architecture and also designing generative AI-powered systems. What do you need to do differently? What do you need to do the same? What are the emerging best practices? After building a few of these in […]


Global Cloud

Mainframe market still growing in cloud’s shadow

September 8, 2023

Via: CIO Dive

The rush to cloud delivered efficiency gains, unlocked new technological capabilities and, in many cases, ballooned IT spending. As tech leaders grapple with controlling cloud cost, the mainframe, the legacy workhorse of the enterprise tech stack, remains an attractive option […]


Global Cloud

Generative AI may displace traditional cloud development

September 7, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Cloud computing conference season is here, and the theme is clear. Conferences are not focusing on general cloud computing services, such as storage, compute, security, and databases. Instead, they have become generative AI conferences . Please don’t get me wrong—I’m […]


Global Cloud

Experts Discuss AI at the Google Cloud Conference

September 7, 2023

Via: eWeek

In theory, the recent Google Next cloud computing conference was focused on cloud computing. As if to prove the point, Google pasted its marketing slogan all over the event in massive font: “the new way to cloud.” In reality, I’ve […]