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
Systems that inform you of problems but don't fix them are really only halfway managed
The press is attempting to pit edge computing against cloud computing, but the two will never be mutually exclusive
The trend is using plural public clouds, but it’s helpful to stop and see how much you’ll really have to pay
'Traditional systems' serve a purpose, and they may be more important to your cloud computing future than you think
Giving systems enabled with machine learning to the cloud operations team to manage is not only a mistake, it’s dangerous
We’ve all watched bad decisions about technology architecture made right in front of our eyes. It's time to do something about it
A few years ago many voices advocated new thinking around cloud computing. Today it’s hard to find those same visionaries
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
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
Planning an operationally effective cloudops plan is complex. Chances are you missed these two issues
Enterprises looking to monetize internal application development need to take things to a higher level in the cloud
As enterprises become more dependent on cloud providers and cloud tools, they may need to become more self-sufficient
Hybrid cloud has changed since the days it was first defined by NIST. The evolution was necessary — and good for most enterprises
Armed with big data, machine learning, predictive analytics, and unlimited data access, how do we limit the potential for harm?
Cloud complexity may be inevitable, but a few strategies can help keep the chaos contained
What have we learned from deploying container-based applications to the public clouds? Some best practices are emerging
Many people envisioned an open, interoperable public cloud, but the reality has been somewhat different
Learn the tricks and traps of the big three cloud providers and get better results from the cloud
The big three cloud providers know a few architecture tricks that keep money in their pockets. Learn how to make their secrets work for you
Who said an architect’s job is all glitz and glamour? The responsibility extends to ops, and here’s how it’s done
Cloud security technology is the best it’s ever been, yet enterprises still don't live up to expectations
People have to change along with the technologies of cloud computing. Here is why leaders need to pay attention
Serverless cloud technology is useful, but look past the hype. Sometimes it just doesn't fit
It’s no secret that traditional private clouds are on the decline. Extensions and middleware can fill the gap
Debate over the effect of cloud computing on the planet is ongoing, but between the cloud or a traditional data center, the better choice is clear
Moving ERP out of the corporate data center can improve security and data access—and save money
Design specifically for serverless computing and you'll win every time
Containers are sound, portable ways to deploy applications to the cloud, but don't forget these extra costs
Summer means grilling, vacation, and screwing up your cloud migration projects. Here’s how to avoid failure
Those who wouldn’t go a day without DR for traditional systems find themselves exposed in the cloud. Here’s how to fix it
Proprietary public cloud analogs that work on premises have been around for a year now. Here’s what we’ve learned
The cloudops turnover is very high in some companies. Here are the typical reasons and how you can fix it
With the rise of multicloud, internal cloud brokering seems like a slam dunk, yet enterprises report several problems
Even the health care vertical is all about the cloud these days. I prescribe two ways to keep your systems in good shape
Many think performance problems don’t exist in the cloud, but they do. Deal with them the same way you did before cloud
A crisis of bad or nonexistent planning has led to cloud systems that are underoptimized and overly expensive
Kubernetes is overused for security and infrastructure but underused for automation. Those who need it most don't realize its potential
Google's new cloud-based gaming platform has something to offer enterprise IT
Fancy algorithms predict time and costs to migrate data and applications to the public cloud. Sadly, they're rarely right
Understand the storage, encryption, and data processing trade-offs when building your IoT apps in the cloud
The most common mistakes are going too wide and going too narrow
Now that 5G is on the horizon, how long before cloud computing can take advantage, and who will benefit most?
You use technology for a purpose, your purpose is never to use technology
IT will have to be on the lookout for hidden biases and take action to minimize the harm
There are three main causes of cloud migration failures to avoid if possible and learn from if not
Most enterprises bring all their redundant data to the cloud, along with the security risk such redundancy creates. Here’s how to fix it
New data shows a pretty obvious trend: the acceleration of serverless adoption. Make sure you consider the pros and cons
New cloud monitoring and cloud management tools are becoming self-learning, with both pros and cons today