Quantum cloud computing is poised to revolutionize speed and efficiency in the digital landscape in 2025, offering breakthroughs that could redefine how we approach computation. Unlike classical computers, which process data in binary bits, quantum computers use qubits, allowing them to handle vast amounts of data simultaneously. This capability leads to exponential increases in processing […]
Strategies to Mitigate Cloud Expenses Amidst the Rise of AI
When diving into the world of AI, you have likely noticed how cloud costs can skyrocket unexpectedly, with bills piling up along the way. According to my company’s latest State of the Cloud Report, over half of all data now resides in public clouds. With 84% of the respondents citing cloud spending as their primary challenge, […]
The Hidden Pitfalls of Cloud-Based Managed MySQL Services
Cloud-based managed MySQL data services are being aggressively marketed to organizations with the promise of streamlining their database management. These “managed data services” are an alternative to more traditional “non-managed data services” – software solutions with embedded intelligent proxies and cluster management using native MySQL run on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid cloud. These […]
How Cloud Technology Can Transform Product Management in a Complex Market
In the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex product development landscape, it is essential that product teams prioritize the adoption of tools that can help streamline development management. Cloud-based solutions can offer a way for product teams to better navigate challenges posed by these complexities, helping them to optimize workflows and better meet the demands of […]
Cloud Computing and Business Strategy: How to Align for Maximum Impact
Today’s modern business landscape is fiercely competitive, and companies are wielding cloud computing as a strategic weapon to gain an edge. Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering on-demand access to a vast pool of IT resources – storage, servers, databases, networking, and software – all securely delivered over the internet. Imagine ditching expensive […]
Automating Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning and Management: Analyzing the Role of Automation
In today’s digital era, cloud infrastructure has become the backbone of many organizations, providing the necessary resources to support diverse applications and services. The increasing complexity and scale of cloud environments have necessitated the adoption of automation to manage infrastructure efficiently. This article explores the pivotal role of automation in provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure, […]
Cloud Computing vs. Data Security
Cloud computing has, in recent years, become both an essential service used in many industries and a ubiquitous part of the daily lives of consumers. By offering remote access to computing services that can be rented out on a flexible, efficient, as-needed basis, it gives companies access to greater computer power and storage capabilities than […]
How Changes to Cloud Egress Fees May – or May Not – Help You Save Money
For years, cloud egress fees – the costs incurred when data moves out of a cloud environment – were like death and taxes. They were unavoidable for any organization that used the cloud. But that has changed over the past few months as major cloud providers Google, Amazon and Microsoft have announced the discontinuation of […]
AI Has the Potential to Bring Cloud Sprawl Back Under Control
Enterprises continue to produce an explosive volume of data each year, so much so that companies admit up to 60% of their data goes unused, and one-third of enterprises report feeling overwhelmed with rising data quantities. Cloud-based data storage solutions have made it easier than ever to store this vast amount of data, and for companies who […]
Keeping Cloud Data Costs in Check
Cloud data workloads are like coffee: They come in many forms and flavors, each with different price points. Just as your daily cappuccino habit will end up costing you dozens of times per month what you’d spend to brew Folgers every morning at home, the way you configure cloud-based data resources and run queries against […]