David Linthicum
David S. Linthicum is an internationally recognized industry expert and thought leader. Dave has authored 13 books on computing, the latest of which is Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise, a Step-by-Step Approach. Dave’s industry experience includes tenures as CTO and CEO of several successful software companies, and upper-level management positions in Fortune 100 companies. He keynotes leading technology conferences on cloud computing, SOA, enterprise application integration, and enterprise architecture. Dave writes the Cloud Computing blog for InfoWorld. His views are his own.
Cloud computing and the metaverse
How does cloud computing factor in to the metaverse? Here are some thoughts before you put on your VR glasses and buy digital real estate.
‘Cloud native’ confusion continues
The term ‘cloud native’ is years old, but we don’t agree on what it means and what value it brings.
The truth about VDI and cloud computing
Enterprises are looking to VDI to make secure remote work possible, hopefully without sacrificing productivity, cost, and security.
Use the cloud to strengthen your supply chain
Stressed supply chains cause revenue and productivity issues and disrupt our own lives. Whose supply chains are still working well, and what technology are they using?
The lowdown on low code and no code in the cloud
Low code and no code can be part of a successful cloud solution, but you need the proper protection mechanisms to guard against inadvertent mistakes.
IT spending will be mostly cloud soon. Are you ready?
Cloud computing budgets will hit 51% of IT spending by 2025 and will continue to increase beyond that. It’s time to change how we think about cloud.
Embedded intelligence: concepts versus buzzwords
Although we've called 'continuous intelligence' by different names in the past few decades, the concept is important. Don't be distracted by the label.
The top edge computing providers are the public clouds
The tech press predicted that edge computing would displace cloud computing, but public cloud powerhouses deliver much of today’s edge computing.
Overdoing service-focused cloud development
Microservices, cloud services, and general-purpose services are fantastic development tools that sometimes get overused. Here are some signs you’ve gone too far.
A short guide to cloud computing training and certifications
Wondering how to make your way through the cloud computing training maze? Here’s how to get the most out of training for the least amount of money and time.
3 multicloud myths that cloud pros still believe
We have enough experience with multicloud that there are no more surprises, right? The ideas that multicloud prevents lock-in, is cheaper, and is more resilient are still out there.
Enterprise data centers won’t really go away
Recent survey data indicates that cloud will push traditional enterprise data centers into extinction. However, extinction events are rarely that simple.
Cloud architecture must accommodate rapid change
Yesterday we built architectures around static requirements that changed slowly. Today's cloud-based configurations need to quickly adapt to growth and change.
The forces behind enterprise cloud spending trends
After a small decline in 2021, cloud spending is up again, but perhaps not for the reasons we expected, which are often based on faulty assumptions.
The lowdown on industry clouds
This new trend is an old trend. Industry-specific services are now being offered by the big cloud providers, giving companies more benefits with less risk.
View cloud architecture through a new optimization lens
Just getting a cloud deployment to work is no longer the goal. Focus on new metrics and approaches to build and deploy an optimal solution.
Maybe cloud migration needs more than six Rs
The six Rs are a common part of cloud migration plans. However, perhaps it’s time to pay more attention to what each workload specifically needs.
The real value of 5G and cloud computing
There’s a lot of hype around 5G and how it applies to technologies such as cloud. Together, they have the potential to reshape distributed, complex systems.
Using the cloud to build more affordable housing
Residential construction is ripe for cloud computing disruption. The cloud can play a more significant role as we get closer to automated delivery of housing.