Google looks to lure mainframe apps with latest acquisition

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Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |February 25, 2020 FEATURED STORY Google Cloud adds mainframe migration expertise via acquisition by Chris Kanaracus and Ed Scannell With the acquisition of Cornerstone, Google Cloud continues its push towards large enterprise accounts looking to migrate apps to the cloud. The move could threaten IBM, although Big Blue has taken steps to protect its System Z installed base. Advertisement NEWS   Amazon grocery strategy could shake up food retail industry For now, Amazon is a small player in the grocery store industry but one with increasing influence. Its acquisition of Whole Foods, delivery capabilities and considerable technical innovations have forced competitors to respond. Experts weigh in on this multifaceted approach.   Google add-on does GitOps for Kubernetes configurations GKE Application Manager, currently in beta, is an open source Kubernetes configuration management tool intended to simplify application deployments to GKE. EXPERT ADVICE   The hybrid cloud challenge CIOs need to address Your IT team needs a standardized approach to application development to truly benefit from a hybrid cloud. Containers and Kubernetes might be the key to making that happen.   An introduction to cloud migrations Break down the various benefits and challenges a cloud migration can present to an enterprise IT team. Once you're ready to make the leap, review the cloud migration tools and services that will help smooth the transition.   Cloud conferences to watch out for in 2020 Cloud professionals need to keep up with the latest strategies. If you're looking to attend a few cloud conferences in 2020, these are the ones worth packing your bags for.   Compare web and mobile testing tools from AWS, Microsoft and Google Compare and contrast the mobile testing tools from the Big Three cloud vendors -- AWS Device Farm, Google Firebase Test Lab and Microsoft Visual Studio App Center Test.   Lessons corporate cloud users can learn from FedRAMP FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to cloud security across the U.S. federal government, but it can also serve as a guidepost for corporations in search of better practices.   Lower your cloud bill with these AWS cost cutting tips Without an AWS cost management strategy in place, cloud bills can spiral out of control. Explore these tools and best practices to optimize your AWS spending.   Automation and infrastructure-as-code tools are key to multi-cloud management Multi-cloud adoption is growing throughout the IT industry. Boost your multi-cloud strategy with third-party tools for management, container orchestration, infrastructure automation and more.   Use these CloudWatch features to improve AWS app monitoring Amazon CloudWatch ServiceLens, Synthetics and Contributor Insights give users more ways to monitor their AWS applications. Find out how these features work before you get started. About This E-Newsletter The Cloud Computing Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List