Five Signs Winter Is Coming For Enterprise Cloud (And How To Prepare)

In HBO's hit series Game of Thrones, the mythical seven kingdoms are preparing for winter brought on by a force of zombie-like creatures called "White Walkers." The phrase "Winter is coming" is repeated throughout the course of the series, foreshadowing perils that lie ahead.

With the changing seasons upon us, let's consider what challenges are in store for enterprise cloud, and how to best prepare for the winter that is coming for software delivery and operations.

Challenges and Tips for Taking Legacy Systems to the Cloud

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Alan Shimmel from DevOps.com about some of the challenges and tips for cloud-ifying legacy applications and on-prem infrastructure.

For many modern companies, growth often means growing through acquisition. As organizations become larger, it often makes sense to acquire existing companies who are already creating the solutions they need than try to build them from scratch. However, this can often create a variety of conflicts and challenges—one of which is around infrastructure. For other companies that have grown more organically, it often can be difficult to modernize their legacy systems and bring their technology stack into the 21st century.