Opinion

Opinion

• Don't quit your day job to build smart-home applications

  Plenty of effort goes into the creation of Alexa skills and Google actions, but the market for those smart-home apps has yet to fully materialize for developers.  Continue Reading

• Compare AWS container services for your cloud needs

  Amazon EKS meets user demand for Kubernetes support on AWS, but ECS is still an intriguing option for some use cases. See which offering best fits your needs.  Continue Reading

• IaaS providers weigh new tech against core offerings

  Like its rivals, AWS continues to push itself up the stack -- and capture headlines in the process. But user demand still revolves around core infrastructure features.  Continue Reading

• AWS-VMware partnership remains a win-win -- for now

  When AWS and VMware partnered up, it opened new revenue streams for each company. But does the deal mark a one-off collaboration or a long-term team-up?  Continue Reading

• AWS' cloud strategy continues to court Global 2000 companies

  AWS has recently locked up several prominent enterprise customers, but IT teams should still carefully evaluate their cloud needs to make sure Amazon is a good fit.  Continue Reading

• AWS automation still missing pieces for expanded DevOps use

  While AWS has built an extensive portfolio of DevOps automation tools, there are still gaps to fill, particularly around continuous testing and third-party tool integration.  Continue Reading

• PaaS tools on shaky ground as Elastic Beanstalk evolves

  While serverless computing poses a threat to some PaaS offerings, AWS Elastic Beanstalk maintains developer interest, in part because of its integration with services like Lambda.  Continue Reading

• AWS partnerships push a hybrid cloud agenda

  What does AWS stand to gain from technology partnerships, particularly those with VMware and Red Hat? They pave the way for Amazon to become a major player in hybrid cloud.  Continue Reading

• Hone AWS skills with these training methods

  IT pros have an abundance of AWS training resources available to boost cloud know-how, but knowledge is no substitute for hands-on cloud experience.  Continue Reading

• Whole Foods acquisition stocks shelves for AWS developers

  Analysts have largely focused on the retail side of Amazon's $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods, but it could spark a change for AWS developers building retail applications.  Continue Reading

• Will AWS Snowmobile ride the slow lane to success?

  AWS literally drove its data migration service onto the market, rolling Snowball onto the stage at its annual conference. But Snowball's use doesn't meet hype -- at least not yet.  Continue Reading

• Questions linger about VMware on AWS partnership

  Is running VMware virtualization on top of AWS the best way to effectively manage workloads? That depends who you ask.  Continue Reading

• AWS free tier offers something for nothing on ephemeral workloads

  The AWS free tier of service holds real value for tire kickers, giving them a head start in the AWS cloud, albeit with some limited tooling.  Continue Reading

• Learn from past mistakes to avoid Amazon lock-in

  Oracle, IBM and Microsoft all generated past worries of vendor lock-in. That same concern exists with AWS. Don't let history repeat itself in your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Amazon acquisitions hone in on emerging tech

  AWS' acquisitions of NICE, Elemental Technologies and Cloud 9 hint at a pattern of small, service-focused buys. If AWS opens its wallet again, here's how it could spend.  Continue Reading