Cloud

January 10, 2024

APMdigest is following up the list of 2024 Application Performance Management Predictions with predictions from industry experts about how the cloud will evolve in 2024. Part 2 covers cloud costs, the edge and more ...

January 09, 2024

APMdigest is following up the list of 2024 Application Performance Management Predictions with predictions from industry experts about how the cloud will evolve in 2024. Part 1 covers hybrid, multi-, public and private cloud ...

November 16, 2023

As organizations struggle to find and retain the talent they need to manage complex cloud implementations, many are leaning toward hybrid cloud as a solution ... While it's true that using the cloud is not a "one size fits all" proposition, it is clear that both large and small companies prefer a hybrid cloud model ...

October 30, 2023

The overwhelming majority of IT leaders (80%) say budget cuts are negatively impacting their company's cloud migration. At the same time, nearly the same amount (71%) say they expect to be working with a mix of both cloud and on-prem infrastructure — and all of them (100%) think it's best for business. It's clear that hybrid isn't going anywhere. So what's the problem? ...

September 12, 2023

Only 33% of executives are "very confident" in their ability to operate in a public cloud environment, according to the 2023 State of CloudOps report from NetApp. This represents an increase from 2022 when only 21% reported feeling very confident ...

September 07, 2023

A large majority of organizations employ more than one cloud automation solution, and this practice creates significant challenges that are resulting in delays and added costs for businesses, according to Why companies lose efficiency and compliance with cloud automation solutions from Broadcom ...

August 31, 2023
To fully take advantage of emerging technologies, companies need to ensure their infrastructure is set up for success. How and where to get apps into the cloud is unique to each organization's application portfolio and workload complexity, but there are some techniques that are better than others ...
August 30, 2023

Cloud resiliency plans are vital to an enterprise's overall cloud strategy. These plans prepare organizations for unexpected disruptions and safeguard critical systems and data. However, many leaders neglect to implement another essential component of a resiliency plan: disaster recovery strategies and protocols ...

August 23, 2023
Articles proclaiming the death of CMDB started appearing with regularity as early as 2010. Cloud was named as the likely killer. The problem with this bit of folk wisdom is that it isn't true. EMA experience and field research consistently find that CMDB use not only continues but is on the rise ...
August 15, 2023
Direct public cloud interconnection is a "must have" for 94% of IT leaders surveyed, according to the 2023 State of the Data Center Report from CoreSite and CIO. The majority of respondents agree that a native, direct connection between colocation data centers and major cloud providers is essential for improved performance, enhanced security, cost savings and hybrid cloud connectivity ...
August 14, 2023

When I first started talking to NetOps pros about the challenges of supporting remote workers, there was one recurring theme. When troubleshooting home office user experience, network admins and engineers focused on discovering whether the root cause of the problem was the internet connection or the Wi-Fi router. Today, those remain top issues, but something else has also emerged ...

August 08, 2023

It's no secret that IT modernization has become one of the most critical ways for a business to stay competitive and ahead of the curve. But even while that notion is clear, the path toward achieving modernization is not. IT leaders today are bombarded with all kinds of trends and technologies that make the task of modernizing a complex, even risky endeavor. With so many options to choose from, where do IT leaders' priorities fall? ...

August 02, 2023

Gartner highlighted the top trends impacting the future of data science and machine learning (DSML) as the industry rapidly grows and evolves to meet the increasing significance of data in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly as the focus shifts towards generative AI investments ...

July 26, 2023

In 2023, cloud computing has become commonplace across tech and non-tech organizations around the world ... But are organizations prepared for public clouds? ...

July 19, 2023

Organizations are hindered by a large multicloud skills gap, according to the 2023 State of Cloud Report from Pluralsight. The findings underscore how critical cloud skills development is for organizations to ensure the multicloud reward outweighs the risk ...

July 13, 2023

In today's digital world, cloud migration is essential for organizations looking to modernize their data infrastructure ... Let's discuss some practical solutions for a seamless cloud migration experience. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, these tips can help organizations overcome the hurdles of cloud migration to modernize their data infrastructure ...

July 12, 2023

Despite the overwhelming enthusiasm around hybrid cloud infrastructures, hurdles remain around cloud optimization, according to the 2023 Cloud Impact Study, commissioned by Aptum. The study also reveals the untapped potential IT leaders should implement. A few notable highlights include ...

June 28, 2023

If your company is considering migrating to the cloud and/or looking to make better use of your current cloud investments, look no further! Let's explore three ways you can minimize cloud spend while maximizing the value derived from your tech stack ...

May 31, 2023

Optimizing existing use of cloud is the top initiative — for the seventh year in a row, reported by 62% of respondents in the Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report ...

May 30, 2023

Gartner highlighted four trends impacting cloud, data center and edge infrastructure in 2023, as infrastructure and operations teams pivot to support new technologies and ways of working during a year of economic uncertainty ...

May 11, 2023
Applications can be subjected to high traffic on certain days, which, if not taken into account, can lead to unpredictable outcomes and customer dissatisfaction. These may include slow loading speeds, downtime, and unpredictable outcomes, among others ... Hence, applications must be tested for load thresholds to improve performance. Businesses that ignore load performance testing and fail to continually scale these applications leave themselves open to service outages, customer dissatisfaction, and monetary losses ...
April 20, 2023

Almost all (98%) of senior IT leaders have been impacted by increasing cloud complexity in some capacity, potentially leading to poor IT performance, loss in revenue and barriers to business growth, according to the 2023 Cloud Complexity Report from NetApp ...

April 10, 2023

Maintaining customer satisfaction necessitates reliable cloud infrastructure, while robust cybersecurity investments are essential for safeguarding data. In some cases, the lines between cloud and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly blurred. The following are some notable trends in cloud infrastructure ...

January 24, 2023

Driven by the need to create scalable, faster, and more agile systems, businesses are adopting cloud native approaches. But cloud native environments also come with an explosion of data and complexity that makes it harder for businesses to detect and remediate issues before everything comes to a screeching halt. Observability, if done right, can make it easier to mitigate these challenges and remediate incidents before they become major customer-impacting problems ...

January 23, 2023

The spiraling cost of energy is forcing public cloud providers to raise their prices significantly. A recent report by Canalys predicted that public cloud prices will jump by around 20% in the US and more than 30% in Europe in 2023. These steep price increases will test the conventional wisdom that moving to the cloud is a cheap computing alternative ...

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