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Amid microservices boom, smart pipes emerge

In part two of a two-part series about the tradeoffs between smart endpoints and smart pipes in microservices, experts describe the value of smart pipes. Continue Reading
Discover the role of smart endpoints in microservices

In part one of a two-part series, a software architect describes how his organization has used microservices and smart endpoints. Continue Reading
Detect cloud computing SLA mumbo jumbo like a boss

Service-level agreements are crucial to ensure cloud providers meet expectations. A strong cloud SLA starts with answering five common questions. Continue Reading
How microservices bring agility to SOA

Learn about a new style of application development called microservices and how it is bringing Agile development to classic SOA services. Continue Reading
Using the cloud to enable microservices

Microservices can bring agility and scalability to enterprise applications. A key enabler to implementing microservices is the cloud. Continue Reading

Ensure project success with private cloud planning

Before taking the leap to private cloud, it's important to ask -- and answer -- five common questions on performance, security and more. Continue Reading
Cloud computing technology trends in 2015

As the IT world looks ahead to 2015, which new technologies will take off? Our cloud experts predict the top cloud technology in the New Year. Continue Reading
2015 cloud predictions: What to expect

Contributor George Lawton spoke with many industry experts to discuss 2015 cloud predictions. Continue Reading
Experts forecast the 2015 cloud computing market

From price wars to new tools and services, the cloud market was buzzing in 2014. Will it be the same in 2015? Our cloud experts share their predictions. Continue Reading
Cloud planning mistakes you'll make in 2015

Mistakes are bound to happen when deploying cloud. But IT can dodge major mishaps -- even these three doozies -- with proper planning. Continue Reading
A look back at the top cloud data security tips of 2014

Cloud computing is the popular kid in IT, but security concerns keep it from being invited to enterprise parties. Help IT teams warm up to the new kid with these top security tips. Continue Reading

Hybrid clouds refresher: Top five tips of 2014

Companies choose hybrid cloud for the perks of public and private clouds, but not all get it right. These top hybrid cloud tips from 2014 will help you succeed next year. Continue Reading
Public clouds' green reputation streaked with doubt

Companies hoping to go green with cloud may be left feeling blue, as its energy efficiency is in question. How can enterprises make clouds a greener IT option? Continue Reading
Cloud networks impede application progress

As more companies move to the cloud, they see the enormous potential of SaaS applications. However, networks remain a roadblock to progress. Continue Reading
Enterprises take bad with good for private cloud adoption

To take advantage of private cloud, enterprises must understand its true definition and be patient with results. But that might be easier said than done. Continue Reading

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