David Linthicum
Contributor
David S. Linthicum is an internationally recognized industry expert and thought leader. Dave has authored 13 books on computing, the latest of which is An Insider’s Guide to Cloud Computing. Dave’s industry experience includes tenures as CTO and CEO of several successful software companies, and upper-level management positions in Fortune 100 companies. He keynotes leading technology conferences on cloud computing, SOA, enterprise application integration, and enterprise architecture. Dave writes the Cloud Computing blog for InfoWorld. His views are his own.
Cloud-based generative AI won’t be cheap
Get ready for the rush of generative AI applications heading your way in 2024, but watch out for the size of the bill. Who is going to pay for it?
Disaster recovery in the cloud
Underestimate the complexity and cost of cloud computing backup and recovery and you risk missing data and lost customers. Here’s what to do.
Amazing federated multicloud apps
Applications that span multiple public clouds are becoming more popular, especially with Kubernetes and containers, but think carefully.
Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise
You chose on-premises systems behind a firewall for security. Don’t look now; cloud-based systems may carry out those operations on the firewall's other side.
Are multiyear cloud agreements a good idea?
Discounts or better service may come with big strings attached. Losing the ability to chase innovations or adjust to market changes may not be worth it.
Don't overlook attack surface management
As cloud computing becomes a scarier place given the rise in threats, it’s time to focus on the basics of ASM that safeguard cloud applications and data.
How finops affects cloud usage and repatriation
Seeing spending in real time might increase or decrease cloud utilization for enterprises. In what cases will finops recommend a return to traditional systems?
Component-based development has been a long time coming
The ability to build systems out of reusable and interchangeable parts has been growing for the past 30 years. We are finally getting there with cloud. Expect big changes in the near future.
Configure finops processes with the right metrics
Enterprises are leaning into finops systems to cut costs. However, if that’s the only metric, you could derail the overall business benefit of cloud computing.
Get ready for exploding cloud growth
AI will drive tremendous net-new cloud growth, despite claims that we’re in a downturn. Optimizing your cloud systems has never been more important.
When will the fascination with cloud computing fade?
At some point, cloud will be baked into all of IT—just another building block of how we automate business. All the more reason to get it right the first time.
When cloud pros fumble office politics
Dealing with humans may be more important than dealing with technology, especially now that many IT people are returning to in-person work.
Repatriating cloud apps and data? Think it through
Repatriation is a good move for ill-fitting workloads in the cloud, but these mistakes can make things worse. Know your workload and what you gain or lose.
How to succeed with cloud computing during an economic downturn
Many say to cut cloud computing in a slowing economy, but it's not that simple. Use these strategic moves to position yourself to lead the recovery.
Making a new business case for cloud computing
We thought cloud was all about cost savings, but that metric was wrong. We need to put a value on the agility and innovation cloud brings, not just dollars and cents.
3 overlooked cloud security attack vectors
Enterprises are putting their sensitive data in the cloud, but both sides are responsible for security. Be sure your cloud provider is aware of these threats.
How generative AI can hurt cloud operations
The hype around generative AI is white hot, and cloud operators are excited about the possibilities. First, let’s anticipate the unique problems it can cause.
3 common myths about sustainability and cloud computing
As sustainability becomes a front-and-center topic for enterprises, stubborn misconceptions about the power consumption of cloud-based deployments need debunking.
The 'AI tax' on AI-enabled applications in the cloud
The 'container tax' means companies pay more to use containers in the cloud. Applications with artificial intelligence are no different. Make sure AI is worth it.