Ahead in the Clouds

March 2017

Lock-in: Using cloud-neutral technology to avoid it
Caroline Donnelly - Senior Editor, UK 30 Mar 2017

In this guest post, Gary Bloom, CEO of database software supplier MarkLogic, explains why adopting a cloud-neutral strategy is essential for enterprises to avoid lock-in. Not so long ago, choosing ...

Amazon S3 outage: Acknowledging the role humans play in keeping the cloud going
Caroline Donnelly - Senior Editor, UK 06 Mar 2017

The Amazon cloud storage outage provides a neat reminder about the role humans continue to play in the delivery of online services, but - when things go wrong - end-user sympathy for the plight of ...

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Senate antitrust legislation targeting big tech advances
Antitrust legislation targeting the business operations of companies like Apple and Google has advanced to the Senate floor, ...
Digital twinning use cases strengthen with AR, VR
More business leaders are realizing that digital twinning plus augmented reality and virtual reality helps them advance their ...
New book explores business benefits of immersive technology
Immersive technologies will transform business, with weighty consequences for the global economy. Learn what extended reality can...

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How to start implementing passwordless authentication today
Everyone is tired of passwords, but a truly passwordless world isn't quite there yet. Learn what options companies currently have...
5 infosec predictions for 2022
If the predictions are correct, 2022 will be another groundbreaking year for information security. Have a look at the security ...
Top cloud security standards and frameworks to consider
Cloud security standards and frameworks are key to securing systems and maintaining privacy. Read up on available options and ...

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Cisco launches industrial Catalyst switch
The IE9300 uses Cisco's Cyber Vision to improve visibility and security. The latest hardware bolsters Cisco's portfolio of ...
Juniper adds SSR management features to Mist cloud
Network managers can configure, deploy and manage Juniper's Session Smart Routers through the Mist cloud, which monitors the ...
Will 5G replace Wi-Fi? No, but maybe in some use cases
Geographically remote locations, large public venues and manufacturing sites are a few of the key areas in which business 5G ...

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Hidden colocation cost drivers to look out for in 2022
These unexpected charges and fees can balloon colocation costs for enterprise IT organizations.
What to consider when selecting an IaaS provider
A good IaaS should act like a partner, tailored to your infrastructure. Keep these criteria in mind when selecting a provider for...
LG Electronics, IBM partner on quantum computer research
Looking to expand software available for its quantum computers, IBM has added LG Electronics to its Quantum Network to explore ...

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Apache Hop data orchestration hits open source milestone
The open source technology moves beyond its roots to enable a full data platform as data moves from one source to another for ...
MongoDB 5.2 database improves time series capabilities
The vendor is improving on capabilities introduced in MongoDB 5.0, with an update that continues the company's push to support ...
Hudi powering data lake efforts at Walmart and Disney+ Hotstar
An open source cloud data lake platform is finding adoption at large organizations including Uber, Walmart and Disney+ Hotstar as...

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March 2017

Lock-in: Using cloud-neutral technology to avoid it

Amazon S3 outage: Acknowledging the role humans play in keeping the cloud going