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In today’s digital landscape, cloud databases have become essential for supporting scalable, flexible infrastructures. While these systems provide significant advantages, they also introduce unique challenges, especially for organizations with demanding relational workloads. Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from Silk’s recent webinar with VP of Product, Tom O’Neill, and Kellyn Gorman, Consultant on Data and AI, addressing the pressing issues in cloud storage and ways to optimize database performance.

When the moon is full and the night is still, cloud architects are left to confront their deepest fears. The cloud—while powerful—can be dark and turbulent, threatening a storm at every turn: from instability to soaring costs and data loss. But while these challenges may seem insurmountable, Silk can chase away those nightmares and give cloud architects the peace of mind they crave. Here are five of the most spine-chilling cloud horrors and how Silk ensures a restful, worry-free cloud experience.

In recent years, cloud adoption has surged as organizations look to harness the agility and scalability of cloud environments. However, not all cloud journeys have smooth sailing, and an increasing number of businesses are pulling their applications and data back to on-premises infrastructure—a process known as cloud repatriation. In this post, we will dive into cloud repatriation: what it is, why it happens, and, most importantly, how to avoid it.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and the need to maximize the value of data. Insurers are actively pursuing modernization strategies to stay competitive and improve their services. This blog explores key trends shaping the industry and how insurers can leverage technology to overcome challenges.

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses are increasingly moving their databases to the cloud. This transition is fueling the growing popularity of Cloud Database as a Service (DBaaS), a solution that offers businesses a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective way to manage their data in the cloud. But what are the actual cost benefits of adopting a cloud DBaaS solution? Let’s explore how cloud DBaaS can help businesses optimize costs while maximizing efficiency.

In today’s digital age, the question isn’t if your healthcare data will be compromised, but when. The sheer volume of sensitive information shared with healthcare providers is staggering, and the frequency of data breaches is alarming. With a reported 134 million patients affected by data breaches in 2023 alone, it’s clear that the security of our personal health information is under constant threat.

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. One of the significant advancements in this pursuit is the advent of cloud database as a service (DBaaS). This innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative solution that reshapes how teams manage databases. Let’s explore how cloud DBaaS can revolutionize your database management practices.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, cloud database as a service (cloud DBaaS) has emerged as a transformative solution for businesses seeking efficient, scalable, and cost-effective database management. As organizations increasingly move their operations to the cloud, understanding the fundamentals of cloud DBaaS becomes essential. This blog post provides a comprehensive introduction to cloud database as a service, highlighting its key features, benefits, and considerations.

Silk recently interviewed Mervyn Lally, CIO at HealthEquity, to discuss the company’s strategic initiatives to modernize its technology stack and migrate to Microsoft Azure, with the help of Silk. HealthEquity, a leading administrator of health savings accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits such as flexible savings accounts, COBRA, and commuter benefits, is making significant advancements to ensure its platforms are both responsive and efficient.

With the economy seeming shaky at best right now, companies are increasingly looking for ways to quickly rein in unnecessary expenses. For organizations that house their data on on-premises data centers, moving into the cloud is a very appealing option. How does cloud computing reduce costs? Moving out of the data center means that your IT team doesn’t need to spend as much costs on maintaining on-premises infrastructure. On top of that, the cloud offers greater flexibility with its ability to spin resources up or turn them off as needed meaning that you’re only paying for the cloud resources that you are actively using. Yet, if the cloud budget isn’t monitored closely, spend can get quickly out of control. In this post we’ll review ways to achieve cloud cost savings.