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Picture a small B2B software company in the early 2010s. The company grew in the 2000s to a few thousand customers by offering on-prem software to small and medium businesses. Senior leaders had recently decided to offer their software over the web via servers rented from AWS.

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Senior engineers are quitting because infrastructure plumbing has replaced actual building. This analysis explains why cloud abstraction is the ultimate retention lever for 2026.

January 15, 2026 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and provider of open source security, support, and services, announced today that it is a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new independent cloud for Europe, with Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro now available. Canonical’s Ubuntu Pro delivers a securely designed, stable, and enterprise-ready foundation for open source innovation while providing customers with the same security, availability, and performance they expect from AWS.

It’s always a good idea to expand your cloud storage providers to add extra insurance that your files, photos, or videos are backed up and accessible whenever you need them. For some files, you may not want to pay for a cloud storage plan, as free cloud storage can offer you the basics you need. As all cloud storage providers offer a free tier, this article will cover the best free cloud storage solutions for you to consider. This article will cover.

Container security has finally gone mainstream. When Docker announced hardened container images in late 2025, complete with minimal attack surfaces, non-root defaults, continuous CVE scanning, and automated updates, the response was enthusiastic. For teams managing their own infrastructure, this was a real step forward. Secure-by-default containers are no longer niche or expensive. They are expected.

Choosing between AWS and OCI is a common decision for organizations moving workloads to the cloud. Both Amazon Web Services and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offer global infrastructure, robust security, and broad service portfolios. On paper, the platforms can look interchangeable. They are not. AWS and Oracle Cloud differ in pricing, compute models, storage options, networking, and managed services. These differences affect scalability, reliability, and day-to-day operations.