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The Cloud Revolution May 2, 2016 Why Microsoft Azure could be winning a losing battle Microsoft Azure keeps soaring, but its success comes at a cost to Microsoft's profitability. Resource of the day Real advice from the pros: hybrid vs. private vs. on-premises cloud Challenges and opportunities. Learn from peers who've been there. This e-book will share perspectives of other IT pros who have used cloud computing to improve business performance and position for the future. Some key areas where you'll gain insight: Competitive pressures driving the transition to the cloud Overcoming cultural resistance The benefits of hybrid vs. private vs. on-premises cloud Best practices for operations Additional TechRepublic resources Microsoft releases workflow automation tool Flow, and PowerApps custom app platform Samsung advances its IoT push with new ARTIK Cloud platform Zscaler wants to eliminate VPNs with cloud-based Private Access tool BetterCloud survey: Adoption of Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365 continues to grow Datto launches cloud storage product Datto Drive, aimed at SMBs Featured multimedia Photos: Apple II clones, an ENIAC emulator, and more from Vintage Computer Festival East XI Today's recommended downloads Migrating, Managing and More: Real IT Pros. Real Advice (Microsoft) Follow the leader and migrate from Oracle to SQL Server—with free licenses (Microsoft) Build Intelligent Web and Mobile Apps (Microsoft) The Seven Essential Practices for Effective Business Continuity Management (Japanese) (IBM) Need a New Business Partner? (Telstra) A special feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Integrating the Hybrid Cloud As far and fast as cloud computing is embedding itself into the enterprise, there remain many cloud-resistant applications and services. We dive into the practical approach for integrating public cloud applications with private cloud services in a well-integrated hybrid cloud. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Click the newsletter title below to subscribe. 10 Things The Mobile Revolution Data Center Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.