Digital Transformation Leadership

Cost uncertainty and AI data leak fears have CIOs rethinking cloud strategies in the coming AI era, with a hybrid mix the likely long-term solution for balancing experimentation, cost control, and data security.

Applying lessons learned from initial forays into the cloud, IT leaders are forgoing platform-first mantras in favor of workload-specific strategies for deciding where applications will run best.

Unexpected challenges await IT leaders unaware of — or unprepared for — shifting risk postures, emerging regulations, or shortcomings in their approach to the cloud.

Network latency issues, hefty cost considerations and vendor lock-ins have led a growing number of businesses to consider reverting their cloud migration journey, or move away from the cloud, altogether.

The inclusion of cloud repatriation in cloud strategy and planning is essential for ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing resources.

Migrating to the cloud stands to remedy many of the pain points associated with legacy systems.

By utilizing tools, implementing processes and continuously monitoring costs, you can save money while still reaping the benefits offered by different cloud providers.

New cloud ROI analysis highlights what it takes to capture the value of cloud computing, and what role generative AI can play.

App modernization is a journey that holds the potential to enhance customer experiences, optimize processes and unlock valuable insights.

Companies can protect their value in the cloud by having a better understanding of what really matters.

CIOs live it every day. The pace of technological change is lightning-fast. Savvy CIOs navigate this by learning, deciding and taking action with incredible agility and speed. To do that, IT leaders must architect IT infrastructure that enables cloud-like agility and speed across diverse environments.

As commitment around ESG issues gains momentum, your cloud strategy can help you reduce your impact on the environment, stay compliant and achieve the agility and scale that your business demands. 

With infrastructure as code, virtual desktop infrastructure, and a proactive approach to incident management, you can help keep cloud costs reasonable.

A recent study shows that the cloud benefits the IT department more than other business areas. That’s not enough to make it a success.

Inadequate planning leads to costly misalignments in resources and objectives, underlining the importance of a comprehensive strategy in cloud implementation.

Cloud is a good fit for modern applications, but most enterprise workloads aren’t exactly modern. Security problems and unmet expectations are sending companies packing.

Cloud, AI and tech talent will keep IT leaders on their toes as the year advances.

Although 91% of financial services have started their cloud journey, high adoption and investment don't always ensure effective scaling.

There’s a lot of talk but not many actual implementations of generative AI in the cloud. Better to have all the pieces in place before launching expensive projects.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon just concluded with another land grab for generative AI. What does this mean for the enterprise?

Whether you’re starting out or deep into your cloud journey, assessing — and reassessing — these key questions is vital to ensuring a business-aligned approach free of cost overruns that can arise rapidly at any time.

If cloud decision-makers could better understand which cloud services drive the greatest value against specific priorities, could they make better value-based decisions when developing their cloud strategies?

The cloud has become the all-purpose enabler for business success. But with everyone else also using it, how can you get ahead of the competition?

The lure of moving from older technology to a modern cloud environment is strong and it can be profitable, but you want to make sure your CISO is at the table as the conversation and strategy begins, not after products and vendors have been chosen.

Studies show that 54% of organizations in 2022 repatriated some or all of their workloads or moved data away from the public cloud.