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 An Insider’s Guide to Cloud Computing. 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 may be overpriced compared to on-premises systems
Cloud was the go-to choice for the past five years, but we could see traditional systems become more viable. Savvy architects consider all the options.
The tug-of-war between optimization and innovation in the CIO’s office
Should budget go to innovations or fixing existing systems so they don’t bankrupt you? The future of your business may ride on the answer.
The lost art of cloud application engineering
AI-driven coding is now in wide use, but we may not know all the risks of using it until the damage has been done. Think security problems and code that wastes resources.
The downsides of microservices architecture
Microservices came in with a great deal of momentum a few years ago, but now we’re seeing their drawbacks for applications on cloud platforms.
Megatrend alert: The rise of ubiquitous computing
Powered by edge computing, IoT, and 5G, today's systems are decentralized, context-aware, and real-time interactive.
How to value cloud computing services
As the costs for cloud services continue to rise, companies need to determine if the business value of those services is worth the price tag.
The new high-paying jobs in generative AI
The push to adopt generative AI in the cloud will lead to new roles and needed skills, and enterprises will likely pay top dollar.
Downsides to using cloud autoscaling systems
Too many IT shops just accept that autoscaling systems are right for them, at least until the massive cloud bill arrives.
Data should be a first-class citizen in the cloud
Without proper data governance, interoperability, and access control, enterprises have no hope of maximizing the business value of their data.
Are cloud architects biased?
Many cloud leaders prefer one technology selection over another, to the detriment of the business. It’s time we learn to be much more objective.
Applications running like clunkers in the cloud? 3 options to consider
Many enterprises are finding that the applications they migrated to public cloud providers could be more cost-effective… to put it mildly.