David Linthicum
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Cloud computing is driving a new gig economy in tech
A quiet revolution is going to change the way cloud work gets done. After being laid off, many people are starting their own businesses as cloud pros for hire. → Read More
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. → Read More
The good and bad of 'zero-touch' cloud operations
We’re getting closer to true zero-touch cloud operations, or so we keep hearing. Take a clear-eyed look at the advantages and disadvantages before jumping in. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
New Year’s resolutions for cloud pros
Look forward to a new year and new ways to beef up your cloud computing skills. Here are some ways to prepare for whatever the future may bring. → Read More
What to do in a cloud computing recession
Whether we're in a definite cloud spending downturn or not, strategically using periods of uncertainty can prepare the business for the future. → Read More
What observability means for cloud operations
When you look at your operations data, do you know what you’re seeing? Observability can help you gain more insights from complex cloud deployments. → Read More
Cloud architects are afraid of automation
Automation is one of the greatest gifts to cloud architecture, operations, security, and finops. Yet, many architects still are reluctant to use it. What's so scary? → Read More
The cloud is downturn-proof—maybe
So far, cloud spending is durable through economic turmoil. However, it won’t last forever, especially for enterprises that are not seeing ROI because of poor planning. → Read More
Lift-and-shift cloud migrations are dying
Enterprises have found smarter ways to move workloads to the public cloud. Systems that are better optimized make the most of cloud computing. → Read More
Why you’re getting cloud security wrong
New data shows that many enterprises are not approaching cloud security correctly, and it’s going to lead to unpleasant consequences. → Read More
Was moving to cloud a mistake?
A new study predicts freezes in cloud spending. Poor cloud ROI is largely self-inflicted and can be mitigated with careful planning and realistic expectations. → Read More
Get used to cloud vendor lock-in
The only certainties in life are death, taxes, and cloud lock-in. Let’s look at the reasons behind lock-in reality and why it’s so difficult to avoid. → Read More
Cloud security is the new battle zone
Attempted breaches are on the rise and cloud security professionals are forced to play 'Whac-A-Mole' with attacks. Are you ready to rethink your cloud security strategy yet? → Read More
Companies are still waiting for their cloud ROI
Everyone jumped to cloud computing to save money but got the opposite. Cloud ROI will require optimization, finops, and refactoring before it lives up to past promises. → Read More
The dirty little secret about edge computing
Some people say edge is the next revolution, but the gap between promised performance and actual results needs to be discussed. → Read More
Cloud’s key role in the emerging hybrid workforce
Hybrid work would not be possible without cloud computing. However, enterprises should address these mistakes before they kill productivity. → Read More
How devops in the cloud breaks down
Devops is always good for application development productivity, right? Think again. If you're missing tools and talent, your cloud development can quickly go off the rails. → Read More