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Real Options Analysis (ROA) is a decision-making approach that originated in financial management but has since been applied in various fields, including technology and software vendor selection. ROA focuses on assessing the value of maintaining flexibility in decision-making under uncertainty.

This is part two of seven in our Frugal Architect blog series. Read part one here. In case you weren’t as giddy as CloudZero was at re:Invent this year, we wanted to recount the seven laws outlined by Werner Vogels, Amazon’s CTO, which he’s bundled into a framework called “The Frugal Architect” (check out the whole framework here). What is “The Frugal Architect”? A constitution of sorts for how engineers can build high-functioning, cost-efficient cloud software.

The internet has become an essential part of our lives, especially when it comes to business. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we heavily rely on the internet’s availability. However, when the internet goes down unexpectedly, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This is where Downdetector has become integral for many people in determining the status of an internet service.

Navigating through the complexities of document management in SharePoint Online is essential in today’s digital landscape. SharePoint Online offers robust solutions for managing vast amounts of data. However, understanding and managing the size of these libraries is key to maintaining an efficient and streamlined digital workspace.

An Azure subscription is a fundamental concept in the billing and management structure of Microsoft Azure. It serves as an agreement with Microsoft to use Azure services, where the services used are either paid for or are part of a free offer.

Cloud cost management, also referred to as cloud cost optimization, is the process of managing and controlling a company’s spending on cloud services. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, such as usage monitoring, resource optimization, and cost forecasting. The first step in managing cloud costs is to understand how cloud resources are being used. This involves tracking the usage of each service and identifying any trends or patterns.

The new Upsun Swiss public region empowers organizations to meet sustainability, data localization, and compliance requirements in the Zurich Google Cloud region. Our new public region has been launched in response to increasing demand from Swiss businesses—and those with an international footprint doing business in Switzerland—that need to ensure their data is held locally.

Clouds aren’t magical data farms in the sky; they’re the backbone of modern infrastructure. Whether you’re using a public cloud, private cloud, or a mix of both, migrating to cloud-based infrastructure is not just a trend; it’s a strategic move for businesses seeking agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Cloud migration—moving data, applications, and workloads to the cloud (or between clouds)—is a critical step in this transformation.

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of an easier way to collaborate on projects? Tired of individually managing users across multiple projects? Or perhaps you long for the day when auditing user access across your organization can be done in a flash? Well, you’re in luck!