Cloud Computing

Spotlight report: Securing the cloud

This Special Report explores cloud security’s unique challenges, the extent of the threats facing organizations today, and how the rapid adoption of AI is amplifying the problem. You’ll learn where to look for hidden risks and essential strategies and best practices for securing your cloud environment.

By CIO staff

Oct 1, 20251 min

Cloud ComputingCloud SecuritySecurity

Articles

9 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

Whether you’re starting out or deep into your cloud journey, assessing these key questions is vital to ensuring a business-aligned approach free of cost overruns and primed to innovate.

By Stephanie Overby

Sep 9, 2025 10 mins

Hybrid CloudIT StrategyMulticloud

SAP data sovereignty service lets customers run cloud workloads inside their data centers

SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site “delivers the highest levels of data, operational, technical, and legal sovereignty.”

By John E. Dunn

Sep 2, 2025 1 min

Data CenterERP SystemsPrivate Cloud

How AI-driven middleware is rewiring cloud integration for the enterprise

AI in middleware means no more war rooms. Systems can spot trouble early, reroute traffic and keep your business running smoothly.

By Tejas Gajjar

Aug 25, 2025 9 mins

Artificial IntelligenceCritical InfrastructureInfrastructure Management

The incredibly shrinking shelf life of IT solutions

Accelerating changes in technology offerings have companies churning through software and services at a hastening pace. But decisions to replace IT assets shouldn’t be taken lightly.

By Mary K. Pratt

Aug 25, 2025 8 mins

Enterprise ApplicationsEnterprise ArchitectureSaaS

Architecting the next decade: Enterprise architecture as a strategic force

If you still think enterprise architecture is paperwork and blueprints, you’re already behind — it’s now the engine of digital survival.

By Vijay Joshi

Aug 21, 2025 8 mins

Edge ComputingEnterprise ArchitectureIT Strategy

Rethinking environment management: How flawed architecture begins with property files

Still using property files? You’re not managing environments — you’re babysitting chaos. It’s time to break free and future-proof your architecture.

By Sid Dixit

Aug 20, 2025 5 mins

Cloud ComputingEnterprise ArchitectureIdentity Management Solutions

Why CIOs need to respond to digital sovereignty now

As data and clouds go regional, global CIOs feel growing urgency to adapt to an increasingly localized digital era.

By Bill Doerrfeld

Aug 20, 2025 11 mins

CIOCloud ManagementICT Partners

Neoclouds gain market traction by providing GPUs on demand

Many companies running AI workloads consider GPU-as-a-service providers to cut long wait times at hyperscalers.

By Grant Gross

Aug 20, 2025 5 mins

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingGPUs

Kubernetes costs keep rising. Can AI bring relief?

Increased use and poor provisioning choices have many organizations looking to AI and other automated tools to help manage their K8s deployments and reduce TCO.

By Grant Gross

Aug 19, 2025 7 mins

BudgetingCloud-NativeContainers

Avoiding costly ERP and cloud systems implementation failures: A perspective from the deal room

Want to dodge ERP disasters? Do your homework, get everyone on the same page and lock in clear terms before you sign.

By Sean Christy

Aug 13, 2025 16 mins

Digital TransformationERP SystemsHybrid Cloud

Oracle SVP Thorsten Herrmann: Being late to the cloud has its advantages

Computerwoche's Martin Bayer sat down with Thorsten Hermann, SVP technology and Germany country leader, at Oracle to discuss the company's cloud ambitions, issues around digital and AI sovereignty, and why he says Oracle will "continue to push ahead with partnerships."

By Martin Bayer

Aug 8, 2025 19 mins

Artificial IntelligenceDatabasesOracle