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The Alternative Cloud™
3 Things You Need to Know About the Rise of the Alternative Cloud
Sep 16, 2021
by Mike Maney
In 451 Research's latest report, Liam Eagle examines what's driving growth and analyzes tools that enable better cloud workflows.
The Alternative Cloud™
The Truth About Cloud Provider Trust
Aug 11, 2021
by Mike Maney
New research from ClearPath Strategies reveals values of the Big 3 cloud providers don’t always align with the developers who use them.
Cloud Overviews
Beyond the Hyperscalers: Questions About Alternative Cloud Providers, Answered
May 11, 2021
by Mike Maney
As alternatives to the hyperscale cloud players continue to gain traction, what do developers need to know about alternative cloud providers?
The Alternative Cloud™
How the Alternative Cloud Benefits Developers
May 4, 2021
by Mike Maney
From infrastructure on demand to new dev methods and custom solutions, here's how the alternative cloud benefits developers.
The Alternative Cloud™
The Credible Alternative Cloud Provider Checklist:
6 Must-Have Capabilities
Apr 27, 2021
by Mike Maney
Discover six essential criteria required to be an alternative cloud provider in this cloud provider checklist.
The Alternative Cloud™
Beyond the “Big 3”: The Benefits of the Alternative Cloud
Apr 20, 2021
by Mike Maney
"A Look Beyond the Big 3: The Role and Importance of Alternative Providers" - a discussion about the benefits of the alternative cloud.
The Alternative Cloud™
GigaOm Ranks Linode as “Challenger” and “Fast Mover” to Amazon Simple Storage Service
Jan 29, 2021
by Mike Maney
GigaOm has ranked Linode’s S3-compatible Object Storage as a “challenger” and “fast mover” in a report on alternatives to Amazon S3.
Storage
SMBs: Love Means Never Saying You’re Locked In
Aug 4, 2020
by Mike Maney
In an industry where being locked into large proprietary clouds has a real impact on budget and control, it’s not enough to say you’re open. You have to be actually open.
Cloud Overviews