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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.
The AI singularity is here
The time to figure out how to use generative AI and large language models in your code is now.
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.
5 priorities that cut cloud costs and improve IT ops
With infrastructure as code, virtual desktop infrastructure, and a proactive approach to incident management, you can help keep cloud costs reasonable.
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.
The problem with development speed
Instead of focusing on output, think about increasing testing and research and being willing to scrap projects that don't seem likely to succeed.
Companies can’t stop using open source
Even though open source can be more expensive than proprietary software, the time savings and ability to free up developers to innovate are worth it.
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.
When finops costs you more in the end
Cloud finops can save you tons of money on cloud spending and return more value to the business. Unfortunately, mistakes are costing companies big time.
Gatsby, Netlify, and the gravitational pull of general-purpose platforms
Developers want snazzy and innovative, but CIOs want stable and safe. The Gatsby acquisition shows an attempt to bridge those two desires.
3 reasons not to repatriate cloud-based apps and data sets
A close examination of specific business needs may reveal that staying in the cloud is the best choice for most applications and workloads.
Google blew it with open source layoffs
The decision to cut people who built the foundation that supports Google’s open source and cloud successes seems incredibly shortsighted.
The downsides of cloud-native solutions
Cloud-native development is having a great run of popularity and growth, but complexity and vendor lock-in are the trade-offs for agility and reliability.
The mark of a healthy engineering culture
The primary benefit of healthy engineering culture is predictability—the ability to ship high-quality software on time, reliably and repeatedly. It flows from the bottom up.
Rational exuberance drives IT spending
Enterprises seem to recognize that the flexibility and other benefits of cloud (machine learning, IaaS) are even more critical in uncertain times.
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.
Today’s industry clouds are different
Vertical industry clouds have key capabilities that were missing in the past. With various granularity levels and better integration, vertical clouds will work this time.
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.
