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As AI and ML become more prevalent, administrators can use Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) techniques to manage the ML infrastructure and software.

CLM Chowder is a new series which highlights notable observations of cloud connectivity surfaced by Kentik’s Cloud Latency Map. In this edition, we look at measurements from Alibaba (China), latency swings from South Africa, and a temporary latency jump from Marseilles to Asia.

Cost-efficient, agile, and innovative. Cloud migration is often connected to these words. But beyond these familiar terms lies a transformative opportunity for your business. For IT leaders, the promise goes beyond these initial benefits. A well-executed migration can streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and unlock new avenues for digital transformation.

It’s getting increasingly difficult to both be a conscious human being with an internet connection and to be unaware of AI. From Jamie Dimon’s bullish stance to Elon Musk’s dire predictions to the art world’s raging debate (and uncanny experiments) over whether it can ever be used ethically, AI has an iron grip on our collective imagination, and businesses are scrambling to outspend each other on the way to making it drive sustainable profit.

Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive solution that integrates data governance, compliance, and risk management across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments. It is designed to help organizations classify, protect, and manage their data efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The world runs in real-time. From industrial automation and IoT monitoring to AI-powered analytics, developers rely on time series data to power critical systems and make split-second decisions. But as workloads grow, so do the challenges: keeping queries fast, ensuring high availability, and scaling efficiently without adding operational complexity. Not having to worry about operational overhead enables companies to focus on deriving value from their data.

Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB expands offering with Read Replicas, delivering enterprise-grade scalability and reliability to time series workloads on AWS.

Developers aren't lazy – but sometimes cloud service defaults can be. Here’s what to look out for, and how Azure is changing the game. Let’s face it: Developers can sometimes be labeled as “laissez faire” when it comes to security. But is that really fair? In reality, it’s not about being lax or lazy; it’s about the default configurations of many cloud services setting the security bar too low on initial deployment.