Opinion

Opinion

• Amazon Sumerian an experimental service with enterprise potential

  AWS' foray into virtual reality and 3D apps simplifies certain tasks for developers, but the vendor could struggle to find an audience among enterprise customers.  Continue Reading

• AWS' market share growth depends on enterprise focus

  While AWS remains the clear leader in the public IaaS market, the vendor's future success depends on how it addresses the more foundational needs of its enterprise customers.  Continue Reading

• Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing

  It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical advantages.  Continue Reading

• Native, third-party tools boost interoperability in cloud

  AWS exposes APIs and provides container services for portability, but does it go far enough? Some IT pros still find themselves leaning on third-party tools to fill critical gaps.  Continue Reading

• 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