Vendors push AI cloud services to spur adoption

Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |February 27th, 2018 FEATURED STORY Hyperscale providers bet big on cloud AI by Trevor Jones, Senior News Writer AI cloud services have emerged as yet another battle ground for the hyperscale providers as they entice data scientists and developers to train their models on their platforms. (SearchCloudComputing.com) Advertisement NEWS   Xively buy broadens Google Cloud IoT tool utility The latest Google Cloud acquisition points to a doubling down on IoT, as the company tries to keep pace with AWS and Microsoft Azure in this emerging market. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Cloud-centric IBM patents promise payoff IBM plans to sow its latest crop of U.S. patents with a strong cloud emphasis, and prepare a feast for its hungry customers. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Application release automation drifts to the cloud CI/CD initiatives will spark increased adoption of app release automation tools this year, including those hosted in the cloud, but the market isn't fully matured just yet. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   VMware SaaS technology, hybrid cloud help IT with 2018 plans Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets. (SearchServerVirtualization.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Is container app portability bound to get lost in the cloud? The advantages of cloud computing are unmistakable. And containerization can certainly boost app portability. To fit all of that into a cohesive -- and workable -- IT strategy will demand a plan. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Prepare and manage enterprise apps for an IaaS model A growing number of businesses see the value in infrastructure as a service. But, without careful app migration and management practices, the benefits of cloud can be lost. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Begin hybrid cloud implementation with these key steps As enterprises mix public and private IT resources, they grapple with app workflows, network connections and more. Here are four ways to alleviate common hybrid cloud challenges. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Multi-cloud management still a work in progress for IT teams Multi-cloud deployments are a mixed bag, providing both business value and complex management challenges. Fortunately, a number of third-party management tools can help. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Bare-metal cloud services lure legacy workloads off premises For some enterprises, bare-metal services in the cloud act as a crucial stepping stone to an IaaS deployment. And providers including IBM, Oracle and AWS have taken notice. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Structure public cloud accounts for optimal resource tracking As enterprises move to public IaaS, or broaden their existing deployments, cloud account management gets tricky. Follow this example to find the structure that works best for you. (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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.