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Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |August 1st, 2017 FEATURED STORY Azure App Service Isolated caters to enterprise security concerns by Trevor Jones, Senior News Writer Azure App Service Isolated brings dedicated space and broadens the reach of Microsoft's PaaS offering to assuage enterprises wary of public cloud. (SearchCloudComputing.com) Advertisement NEWS   IBM's cloud vision prioritizes platform, but future remains fuzzy Some doubt IBM will ever catch up to AWS' dominance in the IaaS market. But, given Big Blue's growing emphasis on Bluemix platform services, maybe it doesn't need to. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Google data transfer appliance eases move to public cloud Google's cloud options look to lure more enterprises with a physical device that simplifies data transfer in-house to the Google Cloud Platform. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   IT leaders: How the systems administrator role can stay relevant Cloud computing has put the squeeze on traditional system administrators. IT leaders from Google, Pivotal and Rackspace say those employees can remain relevant through expanded skills. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Upgraded AWS automation streamlines cross-account controls AWS automation additions to CloudFormation and CloudWatch Events give organizations new tools to manage resources across multiple accounts. (SearchAWScom) EXPERT ADVICE   Compare six Google cloud features for machine learning Looking to infuse machine learning into your cloud apps? Use this list of terms to explore which Google cloud services offer features for speech-to-text, image analysis and more. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Infuse more flexibility into OpenStack Heat templates OpenStack admins use Heat templates to streamline cloud resource deployment. What are the templates' main components, and how can we use them in more flexible ways? (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Ensure your serverless apps can scale with these deployment tips Scalability is a major goal for many IT shops, and serverless applications can help them achieve it. First, there are challenges, including load balancing, they need to address. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Curb on-demand self-service risks with cloud inventory management Shadow IT can create compliance and security issues, as well as increase cloud costs. Take back control with these best practices for cloud inventory management. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Three questions to ask before you migrate apps to public cloud Many firms assume public cloud is the best place to host all apps, but that's not always the case. Before you drink the cloud Kool-Aid, ensure it's a cost-effective move. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   An enterprise guide to big data in cloud computing Big data has made big waves in the cloud market, with top vendors rushing to offer services. Discover what technologies are out there, and learn best practices to manage them. (SearchCloudComputing.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Cloud Computing Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.