Of course, it’s not that simple. You don’t just grab a handful of virtual computers and toss them after your data. They have to be configured. If you need an n-tier system, you’ll have to assemble the ...

One of the key advantages of cloud computing is the potential for cost management. In theory, cloud technology helps government agencies efficiently scale resources, reduce infrastructure expenditure ...

Zeus Kerravala is the founder and principal analyst with ZK Research, and provides a mix of tactical advice to help his clients in the current business climate and long-term strategic advice. One of ...

As IT landscapes continue to evolve, many businesses are compelled to reassess their cloud strategies. While public cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud once promised unmatched ...

It’s no secret that organizations are deploying more and more cloud services as they look for ways to increase business agility and scalability while reducing costs. But in an interesting twist, ...

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Most industrial engineers are familiar and comfortable knowing that a local, hardened, industrial grade PLC is controlling their process. That’s why control via cloud-based algorithms is, to say the ...

Zeus Kerravala is the founder and principal analyst for ZK Research, and has covered communications and networking trends for more than 17 years. One of the key advantages of cloud computing is the ...