{"id":1630,"date":"2017-04-03T16:21:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T20:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/cloud-platforms\/?p=1630"},"modified":"2017-04-03T16:21:29","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T20:21:29","slug":"ibm-lays-out-cloud-best-practices-intros-new-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/cloud-platforms\/ibm-lays-out-cloud-best-practices-intros-new-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"IBM Lays Out Cloud Best Practices, Intros New Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"cloudify-cuts-risk-to-vnf-providers-with-new-consumption-based-revenue-modelon\"Techies across the globe recently gathered at IBM Interconnect 2017<\/a>. After the famous cloud event, the vendor posted this year\u2019s trends on their blog. Let\u2019s take a look at what they are seeing in the hybrid cloud management space.<\/p>\n

Many are seeing that the value of the cloud is not just in cutting costs, but it also has worth when it comes to innovation. Unlocking more value when it comes to the cloud is a key trend for 2017, according to IBM<\/a>. And the tech giant says one way to \u201cbring together value from across the business.\u201d<\/p>\n

That kind of approach utilizes investments while also \u201cextending the reach of business right into the hand of their customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enterprises are also able to change internal data with external insights derived from social media platforms, Internet of Things, and even weather forecasts, which allows for a better experience for the user.<\/p>\n

Plus, a move to the cloud often means the re-creation of business processes and plans.<\/p>\n

A cloud strategy is vital and could have the largest impact on success. IBM <\/a>suggests asking the following questions:<\/p>\n