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Google and Robin.io help stateful apps feel at home on Kubernetes
Kubernetes has emerged as an answer to the hybrid-cloud portability problem in the world of computing. But the open-source platform for orchestrating containers (a virtualized method for running distributed applications) doesn’t always blend perfectly with older software. This friction can leave users with a lopsided Kubernetes experience: great for newer stateless apps, but just OK ...
IBM’s multicloud storage refresh puts data all over the place
Companies are increasingly spread out across distributed information technology environments. Different applications dispersed across multicloud computing structures may require storage with multiple personalities to optimize performance and operations … and manage cost. “It’s not the fancy windows; it’s not the fancy paint. But if that foundation isn’t right, what happens? The whole building falls down,” said Eric ...
SPECIAL REPORT: THE NEW HYBRID CLOUD
Businesses must beware shiny pennies in the rush to the cloud
Many companies in hybrid computing limbo are in a rush to move to all-in cloud nirvana. But there are a lot of shiny pennies to stumble on along the path. Enterprise information technology leaders know their names — microservices, containers and Kubernetes, to name a few temptations. But ask them exactly what’s useful about them, ...
Composable infra reigns in cost and scale of next-gen workloads
With cloud computing as ubiquitous as it is nowadays, it’s easy to forget that there’s still hardware out there. Behind the easy pay-as-you-go model, public cloud is really just someone else’s computer, hardware and all. And companies who run hardware — cloud providers or anyone with on-premises data centers — still struggle with cost, resource ...
How 100-year-old airline iterates its way to DX
Historically, people accepted the hassles that came with searching, booking and boarding airplane flights. As airlines — along with pretty much all other contemporary companies — digitally transform, expectations are changing. Travelers want a smoother experience; apps that know their preferences; streamlined booking; and reduced security hoopla. Many airlines are very large, older organizations with a ...
Integrated CX framework is a step to personalized marketing at scale
The name of the new customer-experience game is “personalization.” But the amount of data it takes to personalize CX and deliver at scale present challenges. Small bites in the form of broken-down, simplified methods and use cases can help companies get there. The right approach for overwhelmed businesses is sometimes to “think big and start ...
Piping-hot edge data hits what digital marketing misses
Consumers in the digital age may wonder why they’re shown ads for products they bought just a day or two ago. The advertiser might have persuaded them to buy its particular brand instead — but it’s a bit late at that point. These and similar marketing misses result from data sets that lag behind real ...
Adobe juices up e-commerce with analytics cloud, AI, more
Why does the term “e-commerce” seem somewhat stale, predictable, unexciting? With data analytics and artificial intelligence, it could be much more than a web page and “buy” button. Adobe Inc. believes it could be part of a larger digital experience for modern-day consumers. “When customers are buying today, they’re buying experiences,” said Mark Lenhard (pictured), senior ...
The quick, the dead and the data: methods to roll with customer-centric punches
Companies getting their customer-centric sea legs are hungry for best practices to guide them. But as data constantly reveals new details about customers, practices need to change in parallel. It’s important to have technology and cultures that can roll with the changes. “I think the idea of best practices is sort of on its way out; I ...
Data-rich startups bite into $800B online travel market
Ever counted the steps involved in a business trip, from planning to takeoff to return? Booking flights, hotels and other particulars can weary travelers before they ever leave the house. Sites like Expedia.com offer one-stop search for flights, rooms, car rentals, etc. But they don’t offer a personalized experience or assist travelers through their trip. ...