The golden age of public cloud is over, and a more balanced future is taking shape. A Revolutionary Beginning The advent of public cloud services marked a transformative era in the technology sector. Providers such as Amazon, leading the way with the launch of AWS, followed by Google (GCP) and Microsoft (Azure), redefined infrastructure management, […]
For years, organizations embraced the “cloud-first” strategy, aiming for a full migration to cloud infrastructures. This vision was fueled by promises of scalability, cost efficiency, and technological agility. However, as organizations deepened their cloud adoption, a reality check emerged. Challenges such as rising costs, increased complexity, and the rigidity of one-size-fits-all solutions led to a […]
It’s a tumultuous time for digital infrastructure. From the emergence of controversial new licensing models (and their accompanying price hikes) to the failure of hyperscalers to make good on promises of cost savings, many consumers are scrambling to find cost-effective, compliant, stable, and secure cloud servicing options. But there’s good news. Against this confused and […]
Shiny new cloud native objects will catch your eye, but very often, tried and tested, boring solutions are a better solution. Complexity. Avoiding it is one of the first things that draws many of us into Kubernetes and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem. After all, who doesn’t love trying out the latest tools and finding […]
The cloud presents a great deal of agility and scalability, but brimming with tempting possibilities, it can make an organization act like a kid in a candy store. This newfound freedom can lead to unchecked expenses as organizations generously pile on additional resources, accidentally creating idle services, poor access controls, and overprovisioning. According to Part […]
The results are clear. Three years on from the pandemic, organizations across the US, UK and Canada are confidently embracing more sophisticated cloud technologies to drive ever-greater innovation – and they are reaping the benefits. Notably, cloud computing has rapidly become an essential component of enterprise IT strategies in 2023, facilitating the modern-day working infrastructures […]
