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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 cloud architecture best practices for industry clouds
As enterprises seek industry clouds to boost their overall cloud ROI, they should architect with integration and security in mind and not limit their choices to one provider.
When to architect for the edge
When time is money or safety, or you face data compliance regulations, edge computing may be your best bet. Here are 5 scenarios where edge makes sense.
Who is invited to your cloud strategy party?
Small inner circles that control overall cloud strategies and deployment decisions are on the rise, even though it isn't in the best interest of the business or IT.
Cloud computing gets back to basics
Recent trends show a return to cloud fundamentals, such as data, development, deployment, and security, rather than chasing what’s new and cool.
Make 2023 the year of cloud computing optimization
It’s the week of AWS re:Invent and time for end-of-the-year cloud planning. Hopefully, we’ll see a shift in thinking toward making more effective use of cloud computing.
5 operations every cloud architect should automate
If there’s one defining characteristic of the cloud, or one characteristic that distinguishes the cloud from the traditional data center, it’s automation. Take advantage of it.
What's coming for cloud computing in 2023
Next year may change the cloud world as enterprises face lower budgets and a demand for ROI. It's time for planning and strategy to become the dominant trend.
