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KubeCon day 1 keynote analysis: Kubernetes uplevels security for open source in the enterprise
The open hybrid cloud has been a topic of discussion for more than a decade as software applications increasingly bridge two worlds of public cloud and on-premises data centers. Managing this emerging world of hybrid computing is the central theme for this year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America event, exploring the progress of open source’s ...
The database revolution driving Oracle’s new cloud giant status
Oracle Corp. may have kept HeatWave in its vault for over a decade, but the database management company has worked quietly to reinvent its MySQL offerings in an effort to address the shifting demands of hybrid cloud computing. It’s led Oracle to become a cloud giant, gaining new recognition and market opportunities in a fierce ...
Free to focus on innovation, AWS Startups ecosystem thrives on data
There’s a trillion dollars of unlocked value in cloud, presenting a massive market opportunity for startups. Well-versed in cloud-scale data management, a new string of mavericks are providing faster insights for data enterprises already own. With such a large market opportunity, what’s the playbook for enterprises, the startups they’re considering, and the cloud giants streamlining ...
Western Digital bridges old and new paradigms with zoned storage initiatives
It no longer matters your reason for going digital, whether it’s an inspired initiative from the C-suite or the operational pivot catalyzed by a global pandemic. The digital transformation has transcended contemplation — it’s time to jump right in. This era is defined by a business’ ability to leverage data to drive value versus cost. ...
Watch live: SUSECON 2020 may be virtual, but focus remains on the people
After one year of independence, how will SUSE Group write its own story for an evolving cloud landscape? Founded in 1992, the German open-source software company was among the first to market Linux for enterprise use. And after a long history of mergers and acquisitions, SUSE finds itself free from parental company obligations. With new ...
Watch live from Altitude 2020: Making multicloud interoperability a reality
The cloud has proved a powerful platform for modern enterprises, with low cost barriers and easy-to-scale services. It’s even ushered in a new generation of cloud-native software applications, prioritizing agility, and speed to market. Yet this new generational boom has left some workloads feeling antiquated, drawing a line between those well-suited for the cloud and ...
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Analysis from Cisco Live EU: Cisco regains focus as multicloud drives demand
It’s “day zero” at Cisco Live EU, and as the pre-gaming dies down, anticipation for the morning keynotes awakens. What will the networking giant announce Tuesday morning from the stage at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona? And what will the news mean for Cisco Systems Inc.’s ongoing efforts to gain relevance up the computing stack ...
Data meets dyslexia, and a neurological story unfolds
Reading is one of the most compelling ways to experience a story. But the actual act of reading can tell a tale all its own — a neurological story about the reader’s brain. One doctor has turned a simple reading test into a powerful brain-mapping tool to detect and recommend treatment for dyslexia. Revealing the ...
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From afterthought to providence, cybersecurity’s journey has come full circle
Somewhere between cloud computing and the software movement, security became an afterthought as speedy and convenient services took priority. But in the cyclical world of technology, what goes around comes around. The infrastructure of early computing has seen a revival among major public cloud providers, and security is once again being built into the data ...
KubeCon 2019 preview: Kubernetes is ‘ready’ as more enterprises move it into production
KubeCon is only a few years old, but the conference dedicated to Kubernetes’ open-source platform for better managing containerized software applications has grown exponentially. According to a 2018 survey, more than 8,000 people attended last year’s event, which has become the flagship conference hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, with the majority being first-time attendees. ...