Cloud Computing: Defintion, Types, Benefits, Risks and Uses

Microsoft Azure Pricing: Models, Tiers and Services

Though Azure pricing is primarily pay-as-you-go, the specifics of certain cloud computing services’ pricing are not as straightforward. As a result, billing can be confusing and users can end up with unexpected charges. Not unlike AWS pricing, indeed. This Microsoft Azure pricing guide takes a deep dive into Azure cloud computing’s pricing pattern, examining the...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 19 Oct'24 Last Updated: 02 Sep'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Microsoft Azure Cost Optimization: Tools, Best Practices and Benefits 

Like many public cloud service providers, Azure costs are primarily usage-based, meaning you pay for only what you use. Though this pricing model is widely considered cost-effective, it remains so only if you integrate best practices for cost optimization into your cloud computing environment. If your expenses are ballooning out of control, you may be...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 19 Oct'24 Last Updated: 05 Aug'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Microsoft Azure Cloud? Definition, How It Works, Products, Benefits and Disadvantages in 2026

What is Microsoft Azure? It is a cloud computing platform owned by Microsoft, having excellent integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. Beyond that reputation, it has one of the largest ranges of cloud computing products. Check out our Microsoft Azure review for a full breakdown of the service. Like many cloud service providers, Azure offers computing...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 30 Sep'24 Last Updated: 06 Sep'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Google Cloud Platform Cost Optimization: Definition, Best Practices, Tools and Benefits

Google Cloud is a cloud computing platform that provides computing resources on demand via the internet. Like other cloud providers, Google Cloud provides the underlying infrastructure and platform for designing and delivering web applications. Google Cloud Platform security and cost optimization cuts GCP expenses while maximizing service value and preventing cloud waste. To do this,...

By Mercy Wawira — 11 Sep'24 Last Updated: 02 Sep'26
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Google Cloud Platform Security: Definition, Shared Responsibility, Products and Benefits

Google Cloud Platform security involves measures to protect data, applications and infrastructure within Google’s cloud services. This includes encryption, identity management, migration tools and network security controls. Both Google and its customers share responsibilities for security, with Google securing the infrastructure and customers managing their data and applications. For a broader overview, read our Google...

By Mercy Wawira — 11 Sep'24 Last Updated: 09 Aug'26

What Is TOGAF Certification: Cost, Exam and Salary Guide in 2026

TOGAF is an abbreviation for “The Open Group Architecture Framework.” It is a framework with defined standards for designing, planning, implementing and monitoring enterprise architecture. A TOGAF certification covers four domains: business, technology, data and application architecture. Students who obtain TOGAF certifications demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and ability to use TOGAF concepts in applying IT...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 08 Sep'24 Last Updated: 21 Apr'26
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Chinese Cloud Storage: Top Cloud Computing Companies & Cloud Providers in China in 2026

Adhering to data localization laws and data regulation in China is much easier if you use a Chinese cloud storage. Chinese data localization laws require sensitive personal information and important data to be stored in China, and the government must authorize any transfers outside China. This means that most of the best cloud storage services...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 08 Sep'24 Last Updated: 08 Sep'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Cloud Sustainability Statistics: Definition & Efforts in 2026

Cloud sustainability, which ensures that cloud computing and infrastructure are environmentally friendly and ecologically sustainable, is more important than ever. Organizations that close their data centers to run their workloads in the cloud contribute to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.  Centralizing data center infrastructure reduces electricity consumption due to increased efficiency, which in turn...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 29 Aug'24 Last Updated: 10 Aug'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Migrate From GCP to AWS: GCP to AWS Migration Guide

A GCP to AWS migration is a multi-step process. To ensure a seamless transition, you must assess your current GCP environment and plan your AWS architecture, data migration, application migration, testing and validation, and cutover and optimization; decommission the GCP resources; and finally, perform continuous monitoring and support. Overview of Steps to Migrate from GCP...

By Kevin Kiruri — 27 Aug'24 Last Updated: 09 Aug'26

10 Google Cloud Migration Tools and Services

Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a different cloud service provider, or from an organization’s on-premises infrastructure to another. Google Cloud migration tools are a suite of services and tools designed to facilitate a simple and smooth migration from on-premises or other cloud environments to Google Cloud...

By Kevin Kiruri — 27 Aug'24 Last Updated: 09 Aug'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski