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What Is A Cloud Storage Reseller and How To Become One

The cloud storage market is currently worth an estimated $124.57 billion and is expected to grow to $425.76 billion by 2030, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24%. As a result, businesses are looking for ways to expand their services and gain a slice of this highly profitable industry by becoming cloud storage resellers. Cloud storage reselling is a means for IT suppliers to create their own cloud platform for customers by partnering with existing cloud providers and reselling their product.

12: Kubernetes Maturity, Cost Optimization, Automation & AI with Viktor Farcic

Welcome to another episode of Densify Talks! Andrew Hillier has a fun and informative conversation with Viktor Farcic. Viktor considers himself a technology critic (think of the old muppet critics on the balcony) and rapscallion. We think he’s also quite the thought leader and author, with some very bold insights on technology that are worth hearing! See Viktor’s biography below for more information about him.

Will AI Kill Our Talent Pipeline?

As AI adoption increases, the race to real, durable AI value intensifies. Almost every organization that can use AI is using AI — but one of the most troubling trends I’ve observed revolves around talent. Right now, most organizations use AI to increase internal efficiencies — do quick research, write quick emails, start a new project at the 50% mark rather than the 0% mark, etc. But some executives I’ve talked to are taking a more aggressive approach.

90+ Cloud Computing Statistics: A 2025 Market Snapshot

Cloud computing was already booming before 2020. But in the following two years, remote work flourished, and cloud adoption soared. The trend continues to accelerate — even faster now. Some companies have since returned to the office. Others are adopting hybrid models, balancing work-from-home and in-office. Yet, there’s more to the rise of cloud computing than remote working.

Cloud or Bust: Why U.S. Architects Are Racing to the Cloud

Over the past decade the American architecture studio has moved from plotters and local servers to browser tabs and virtual desktops. What began as a trickle of webbased file sharing is now a torrent of cloud adoption that is reshaping how homes are imagined, costed, and delivered. In 2024, about 70 % of U.S. architecture firms report using cloudhosted Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, and more than 61 % say a cloud deployment strategy is now their default for new projects.

An ultimate step-by-step guide on Checkmk Cloud Monitoring

Checkmk launched Checkmk Cloud (SaaS) in February 2025, which is a fully managed, cloud-based version of their monitoring technology. This solution, designed for ease of use, allows enterprises to start monitoring their IT infrastructure with no installation, maintenance, or manual upgrades required. The SaaS version is compatible with both cloud-based and on-premises systems, bringing them together under a single, straightforward platform.

How To Use Azure Budget Alerts To Avoid Surprise Bills

You spin up a few test environments. Someone forgets to shut one down. A cost spike hits your Azure bill. And no one saw it coming. Does this sound familiar? Surprise cloud bills are still a thing today. For teams trying to balance innovation with financial discipline, the Azure Budget feature offers a first line of defence against surprise cloud costs.

Reducing MTTR with Cloud Pathfinder

Learn how to quickly identify and resolve cloud connectivity issues with Kentik’s Cloud Pathfinder. We demonstrate how Cloud Pathfinder simplifies troubleshooting by automatically mapping cloud network paths, pinpointing misconfigured security rules or incorrect routes, and providing actionable insights powered by integrated AI analysis. Reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR) and gain instant visibility into your cloud infrastructure with Kentik.