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AWS Forecasting: A Practical How-To Guide

Running cloud infrastructure without forecasting is a lot like operating a delivery company without checking the weather. You might plan for smooth traffic and sunny skies, only to be hit with a sudden storm, delays, and unexpected costs. The same happens when your cloud usage spikes and your AWS bill catches you off guard. For engineers, CTOs, and CFOs alike, AWS forecasting isn’t just about estimating future costs.

Building trust in SaaS: balancing security, audibility, and speed of innovation

SaaS is an important model that has changed how organizations manage digital tools. From local software installation to models capable of handling the entire operations. Despite the importance of SaaS in terms of promoting innovation, trust is very important when it comes to customers accepting decisions. SaaS providers see trust as a critical business feature, not just a technical concern. Customers now demand clear visibility into the storage and usage of data. This has made standard certification and trusted security a part of the acquisition process. Sometimes businesses refuse to use a SaaS feature that does not have clear agreements with security policies.
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How to decide between cloud and on-premise monitoring

Application performance monitoring systems tend to be available in two modes: on-premise and cloud-based SaaS. Which is the "right" choice? Well, it depends on your situation, but overall cloud-based SaaS offerings have significant benefits when compared to on-premise. However, it's not always so simple. The right selection depends on the facts on the ground. Using my experience working for a large-scale cloud solutions department, I've put together some key things you'll want to consider before you make a decision, starting with some benefits and challenges.

A Guide To AWS Cost Allocation Tags And When To Use Them

Knowing only how much you spent on your AWS bill each month isn’t enough to provide the cost visibility you need to make cost-aware engineering and business decisions. It’s why AWS introduced tags. Tags enable AWS users to label their resources to track cost and usage in the vast AWS infrastructure. Tagging helps you understand who, what, and why your cloud spend is changing.

Top Cloud Cost News From April 2025

Can you believe one-third of 2025 is already behind us? Just in case the Easter Bunny didn’t leave anything good in your basket this year, we’ll treat you to a little Easter egg — if you’re willing to follow the clues — along with the scoop from this past month. Here’s what you might have missed in April: Read on for the details!

What Is Hot Cloud Storage and Is It The Right Solution for You?

Feeling hot hot hot? If you’re interested in knowing what is hot cloud storage, you’re in the right place. Hot or cold storage are a common way to describe different kinds of storage, but what do they mean? Hot or cold storage describes how easily or quickly you can access your data, hot being the quickest, and cold being the slowest, and is for data you rarely need.

Connecting DigitalOcean and AWS

Connecting DigitalOcean and AWS with Megaport In this demo, Kevin Dresser, Solution Architect at Megaport, shows you how to connect your infrastructure across DigitalOcean and AWS using a Megaport Cloud Router (MCR). You’ll learn how to: Deploy a Cloud Router Create a virtual connection (VXC) to DigitalOcean via Partner Network Connect Set up a connection to AWS via Direct Connect Configure BGP and validate route learning Achieve seamless, private connectivity between cloud environments.

Smart Strategies for Scaling Your Website Hosting as Your Business Grows

For small businesses, website growth presents both opportunities and challenges. As visitor numbers increase and your site adds functionality, the hosting plan that once served you perfectly may become a limitation rather than an asset. Understanding when and how to upgrade your hosting environment is critical to maintaining performance, security, and the overall user experience that keeps customers coming back. This guide will help you recognize the signs it's time to scale up and navigate the options available for your growing business.

2025 Cloud Computing Market Size And Trends

Over the next few years, the cloud computing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. Cloud-based services are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes, contributing to the market’s growth. When you consider the other benefits involved, that makes a lot of sense for business.