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Lucidity keeps cloud block storage neat, tidy and cost-efficient

TechCrunch

Cloud storage is expensive ( especially in this economy ), but many companies often over-provision, cutting their full return on investment. Lucidity was created to help them manage block storage more efficiently with a set of automated tools. The startup announced today that is has raised $5.3 million in seed funding.

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Canadian CIOs discuss driving a successful hybrid cloud roadmap

CIO

Driving a hybrid cloud roadmap that elevates business success was the discussion topic of a round table hosted by CIO and IDC I attended this week. A group of senior technology leaders gathered in Toronto to share and discuss how they are managing cloud services. Cloud Computing, Events, IT Leadership

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DIY cloud cost management: The strategic case for building your own tools

CIO

Cloud cost management remains a critical CIO priority. With questions around ROI, increasing outlay, and corporate scrutiny on IT cost savings on the rise, CIOs must know not only what contributes to their organization’s overall cloud spend but also how to optimize it.

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CIOs rethink all-in cloud strategies

CIO

After years of marching to the cloud migration drumbeat, CIOs are increasingly becoming circumspect about the cloud-first mantra, catching on to the need to turn some workloads away from the public cloud to platforms where they will run more productively, more efficiently, and cheaper.

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Private cloud makes its comeback, thanks to AI

CIO

Private cloud providers may be among the key beneficiaries of today’s generative AI gold rush as, once seemingly passé in favor of public cloud, CIOs are giving private clouds — either on-premises or hosted by a partner — a second look. The excitement and related fears surrounding AI only reinforces the need for private clouds.

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Secure cloud fabric: Enhancing data management and AI development for the federal government

CIO

In recent years, government agencies have increasingly turned to cloud computing to manage vast amounts of data and streamline operations. While cloud technology has many benefits, it also poses security risks, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive information. This all allows for true cloud portability,” Anderson said.

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Storage Options in Google Cloud

Cloud That

Persistent Disks (Block Storage). Filestore (Network File Storage). Cloud Storage (Object Storage). One of the fundamental resources needed for today’s systems and software development is storage, along with compute and networks. Persistent Disks (Block Storage). Conclusion.