Thanks to the development of cloud architecture away from a server-client pattern, those in the software industry will be able to embrace heterogenous cloud services that can only run when needed. Consequently, we are due for a cloud renaissance. Here are some predictions for what the future holds for cloud computing.

The first step in any significant software procurement is to assure there is a clear definition of the business problem being solved. If you don’t know what you want, you aren’t prepared to negotiate for it, so you'll end up with a system or tool that isn't what you need—and you'll likely be disappointed at delivery.

In the world of continuous integration and continuous delivery, the importance of ensuring good performance has increased immensely. While functional and unit testing are relatively easier to integrate into these processes, performance engineering has typically raised more challenges. Here's how you can mitigate them.