Best of LinkedIn: Cloud Insights CW 23/ 24

We curate most relevant posts about Cloud on LinkedIn and regularly share key take aways This edition offers a comprehensive overview of current trends and challenges in cloud computing, with a significant focus on FinOps and cost optimisation. Several sources highlight the importance of FinOps as a mindset shift that fosters collaboration and ensures cloud spending aligns with business value, with new tools like azure-cost-cli and CloudZero's Optimize product aiding in cost efficiency. Discussions also encompass strategies for cloud migration, including the nuances of sizing, platform capabilities, and the benefits of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures for flexibility, resilience, and vendor independence. The material also touches upon critical aspects like cloud security, emphasizing the need for robust detection and response platforms like Dynatrace's CADR, and the strategic implications of digital sovereignty and data residency laws on cloud architecture. Finally, the texts explore the rising importance of sustainability in cloud development, with tools from Microsoft and AWS enabling carbon footprint analysis, and the transformative impact of AI infrastructure on various industries, particularly with the emergence of "Neoclouds" and NVIDIA's strategic moves. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.