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Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Oct 21, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Edge Computing and Cloud Integration for Enterprise IoT Solutions

The article explains how the rapid growth of IoT data drives enterprises to combine edge computing with cloud services to reduce latency, improve scalability, and enable smarter factories and buildings, while outlining the challenges, use cases, and practical steps for designing effective edge‑cloud solutions.

Cloud ComputingIoTLatency
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Edge Computing and Cloud Integration for Enterprise IoT Solutions
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Oct 19, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What Is Cloud Computing? Core Concepts and Real‑World Applications Explained

This article defines cloud computing as a distributed‑computing model that splits large tasks into many small programs processed across multiple servers, outlines its four key domains—computing, networking, storage, and applications—and highlights UCloud’s recent free‑course event and QR‑code registration for students and professionals.

Cloud ComputingDistributed SystemsUCloud
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What Is Cloud Computing? Core Concepts and Real‑World Applications Explained
Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure
Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure
Oct 16, 2019 · Operations

Intelligent Operations for Large-Scale Cloud Infrastructure: Insights from Alibaba and Intel at the 2019 Hangzhou Cloud Expo

At the 2019 Hangzhou Cloud Expo, Alibaba and Intel experts presented a series of intelligent operation solutions for large‑scale cloud infrastructure—including automated server repair, network change verification, application operation brain, monitoring advancements, power‑optimization, and data‑center management—demonstrating how AI‑driven techniques improve stability, cost, and efficiency.

Cloud ComputingIntelligent Operationsautomation
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Intelligent Operations for Large-Scale Cloud Infrastructure: Insights from Alibaba and Intel at the 2019 Hangzhou Cloud Expo
Full-Stack Internet Architecture
Full-Stack Internet Architecture
Oct 10, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What Is Cloud Computing? An Introduction to Concepts, Features, and Service Models

This article explains the origins, definition, key characteristics such as virtualization, scalability, on‑demand provisioning, flexibility, reliability and cost‑effectiveness of cloud computing, and describes the three main service models—Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service.

Cloud ComputingIaaSPaaS
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What Is Cloud Computing? An Introduction to Concepts, Features, and Service Models
政采云技术
政采云技术
Oct 8, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Serverless Introduction for Front-End Engineers

This article explains the concept, evolution, architecture, advantages, disadvantages, and typical use cases of Serverless computing, highlighting its rapid growth, event‑driven model, and relevance for front‑end developers seeking to focus on business logic without managing underlying infrastructure.

BaaSCloud ComputingEvent-driven
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Serverless Introduction for Front-End Engineers
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Oct 7, 2019 · Industry Insights

How Google’s Vision Drove the PC Web, Big Data, and Cloud Revolutions

The article traces Google’s decade‑long impact on the evolution of the PC Web era, its pioneering technologies in search, email, infrastructure, big data, cloud computing, and mobile, explaining how its philosophy both propelled and missed commercial opportunities across each wave of internet innovation.

Big DataCloud ComputingGoogle
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How Google’s Vision Drove the PC Web, Big Data, and Cloud Revolutions
Alibaba Cloud Native
Alibaba Cloud Native
Oct 4, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Why Serverless Is the Next Evolution in Cloud Computing

The article traces the origins and rapid growth of serverless computing—from its early concept by Iron.io’s Ken to mainstream adoption through AWS Lambda, Alibaba Cloud Function Compute, and other FaaS platforms—explaining its architecture, benefits such as low cost, automatic scaling, green computing, and future trends like serverless containers and fine‑grained resources.

Cloud ComputingContainersFaaS
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Why Serverless Is the Next Evolution in Cloud Computing
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Sep 29, 2019 · Industry Insights

Why Live Streaming Growth Slows and How Cloud Solutions Keep It Alive

The live‑streaming market, which surpassed 600 billion CNY in 2019, is now growing more slowly due to rising costs, stricter regulation, and a plateau in user demographics, while emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and AR create new opportunities that cloud providers like Tencent Cloud aim to capture with diversified end‑to‑end solutions.

5GAICloud Computing
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Why Live Streaming Growth Slows and How Cloud Solutions Keep It Alive
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Sep 25, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba Unveils Hanguang 800: The World's Fastest AI Chip Shattering Benchmarks

At the Hangzhou Cloud Expo, Alibaba introduced its first self‑developed AI processor, the Hanguang 800, which delivers up to 78,563 inferences per second on ResNet‑50—four times faster than leading chips—and demonstrates remarkable energy efficiency, powering internal services and upcoming AI cloud offerings.

AI ChipAI accelerationAlibaba
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Alibaba Unveils Hanguang 800: The World's Fastest AI Chip Shattering Benchmarks
Suning Technology
Suning Technology
Sep 20, 2019 · Big Data

How Suning’s Big Data Engine Powers Smart Retail Transformation

Suning’s big‑data center, built on a 30‑year retail evolution and leveraging technologies like AI, cloud, and IoT, showcases how integrated data platforms and robust security can drive smart retail, improve services for 600 million users, and create a new competitive edge.

AIBig DataCloud Computing
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How Suning’s Big Data Engine Powers Smart Retail Transformation
HomeTech
HomeTech
Sep 19, 2019 · Industry Insights

How Autohome Scaled Its 818 Global Car Night to Millions of QPS: A Technical Deep Dive

The article details how Autohome tackled a severe market downturn by launching the 818 Global Car Night, describing the background, massive technical challenges, infrastructure scaling, high‑availability architecture, full‑link stress testing, monitoring, security measures, and the lessons learned for future large‑scale online events.

Cloud ComputingPerformance TestingScalability
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How Autohome Scaled Its 818 Global Car Night to Millions of QPS: A Technical Deep Dive
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Sep 11, 2019 · Fundamentals

Mastering IoT Architecture: From Sensors to Cloud Platforms

This article explains the fundamentals of IoT architecture, covering definitions, layered structures, typical end‑to‑end network designs such as cellular IoT, home gateways, and LoRa, and details the core functions and types of IoT platforms that anchor the IoT value chain.

Cloud ComputingIoTIoT Architecture
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Mastering IoT Architecture: From Sensors to Cloud Platforms
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Aug 30, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: From Rehashed Buzz to Architectural Revolution

This article examines the rise of edge computing, explaining why it has become essential in the 5G era, analyzing server‑side and client‑side constraints, classifying edge product types, outlining its business and technical value, and offering principles and concerns for adopting edge architectures.

5GArchitectureCloud Computing
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Edge Computing: From Rehashed Buzz to Architectural Revolution
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Aug 30, 2019 · Big Data

How Tencent Cloud Leverages Spark, ElasticSearch, and Flink for PB‑Scale Data Warehousing

The cloud+ community and Kuaishou hosted a big‑data technology salon where experts detailed the evolution, architecture, and practical deployments of Spark‑based cloud data warehouses, ElasticSearch, Yarn, and Flink, highlighting trends, optimization techniques, and future directions for enterprise data analytics.

Big DataCloud ComputingElasticsearch
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How Tencent Cloud Leverages Spark, ElasticSearch, and Flink for PB‑Scale Data Warehousing
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Aug 27, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Understanding Serverless: Concepts, Architecture, and Challenges

Serverless, hailed by Gartner as the leading cloud trend, shifts computing from managing infrastructure to focusing on business logic through Function-as-a-Service, offering automatic scaling, cold-start mitigation, and integrated development tools, while introducing new architectural shapes, monitoring, and an expanding ecosystem of databases and orchestration.

Cloud ComputingDevOpsFaaS
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Understanding Serverless: Concepts, Architecture, and Challenges
ITPUB
ITPUB
Aug 27, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Why OpenStack Is Losing Momentum: A Seven‑Year Retrospective

The author reflects on seven years of OpenStack, highlighting its declining community activity, lack of profitability, ineffective technical committee, poor enterprise value, competition from Kubernetes and PaaS, and argues that technical quality alone cannot reverse its downward trajectory.

Cloud ComputingInfrastructureKubernetes
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Why OpenStack Is Losing Momentum: A Seven‑Year Retrospective
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Aug 23, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What Is Cloud Computing? From PCs to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Explained

Cloud computing, the evolution of personal computers into networked servers and massive data centers, offers three service models—Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service—delivering scalable resources, high concurrency, rapid performance, and strong security, enabling users to access powerful software instantly without managing hardware.

Cloud ComputingData CenterIaaS
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What Is Cloud Computing? From PCs to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Explained
MXPlayer Technical Team
MXPlayer Technical Team
Aug 10, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How to Build a Low‑Cost, High‑Concurrency Distributed Video Transcoding System on AWS

This article explains the design of a distributed video transcoding platform that leverages AWS Lambda and EC2‑SLAVE to achieve high‑concurrency, low‑latency streaming, detailing architecture, load balancing, health checks, task monitoring, and cost‑saving strategies for scalable cloud‑based video processing.

AWS LambdaCloud ComputingCost Optimization
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How to Build a Low‑Cost, High‑Concurrency Distributed Video Transcoding System on AWS
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Aug 6, 2019 · Product Management

How a Cloud‑Native Demand Chain Boosted Product Delivery Speed by 98%

In six months the TianDan team built a scientific, flow‑based demand‑chain that integrated sales, after‑sales, design and development, achieving 97.9% on‑time delivery, clearing backlog and preparing the BPC for Cloud product for rapid, reliable releases in the cloud era.

Agile methodologyCloud ComputingDrucker
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How a Cloud‑Native Demand Chain Boosted Product Delivery Speed by 98%
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Aug 5, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How Tmall’s Smart Stores Are Redefining New Retail with Cloud and Data

Alibaba’s senior tech expert Mu Jian explains how Tmall’s smart stores embody the new retail paradigm by leveraging cloud computing, big data, and digital tools to transform offline retail, enhance consumer experiences, streamline operations, and create integrated online‑offline ecosystems through cloud stores, cloud POS, and innovative marketing solutions.

Big DataCloud ComputingDigital Transformation
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How Tmall’s Smart Stores Are Redefining New Retail with Cloud and Data
Big Data Technology Architecture
Big Data Technology Architecture
Aug 2, 2019 · Big Data

The Rise and Decline of Hadoop: Market Shifts, Ecosystem Evolution, and Future Outlook

This article examines Hadoop’s historical development, the recent financial troubles of its three major vendors, the impact of public‑cloud services, competition from technologies like MongoDB and Elasticsearch, and how the evolving ecosystem and hybrid cloud strategies shape Hadoop’s relevance today.

Cloud ComputingHadoopHadoop Vendors
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The Rise and Decline of Hadoop: Market Shifts, Ecosystem Evolution, and Future Outlook
JD Retail Technology
JD Retail Technology
Aug 2, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Enterprise Architecture Modernization: From Legacy C/S Systems to Cloud‑Based Real‑Time Platforms

The article examines how the rise of cloud platforms, micro‑services, big data, AI and IoT is driving enterprises to replace decade‑old client‑server architectures with cloud‑centric, real‑time systems across retail, manufacturing and finance, outlining the technical and operational shifts required for digital transformation.

Cloud ComputingDigital TransformationMicroservices
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Enterprise Architecture Modernization: From Legacy C/S Systems to Cloud‑Based Real‑Time Platforms
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Aug 1, 2019 · Backend Development

How Netflix Scales Microservices: Architecture, Challenges, and Solutions

This article examines Netflix's evolution from a monolithic platform to a resilient microservice ecosystem on AWS, detailing the architectural layers, key pain points like service failures and data consistency, and the engineering solutions—including circuit breakers, fault‑injection testing, distributed caching, and automated deployment pipelines—that enable massive scale and high availability.

Backend ArchitectureCloud ComputingMicroservices
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How Netflix Scales Microservices: Architecture, Challenges, and Solutions
360 Zhihui Cloud Developer
360 Zhihui Cloud Developer
Jul 30, 2019 · Databases

How QiYun Enhances OpenStack Trove for Seamless Master‑Slave Database Deployment

This article explains OpenStack Trove’s role as a Database-as-a-Service platform, outlines its core components, and details QiYun’s custom enhancements—including automated backup, monitoring, and a streamlined single-API master-slave instance creation with isolated networks and VIP-based failover for improved security and availability.

BackupCloud ComputingDatabase-as-a-Service
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How QiYun Enhances OpenStack Trove for Seamless Master‑Slave Database Deployment
vivo Internet Technology
vivo Internet Technology
Jul 29, 2019 · Big Data

Is Hadoop Dead? An Analysis of Cloudera’s Move Toward an Enterprise Data Cloud

While Hadoop remains a powerful but complex batch‑processing engine, Cloudera’s merger with Hortonworks and its pivot toward an enterprise data cloud—offering hybrid, multi‑cloud analytics, security, and governance—signals a strategic shift that keeps Hadoop relevant yet no longer central amid rising competitors like MongoDB and Elasticsearch.

Cloud ComputingClouderaData Governance
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Is Hadoop Dead? An Analysis of Cloudera’s Move Toward an Enterprise Data Cloud
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jul 22, 2019 · Industry Insights

Why Traditional Enterprises Are Accelerating Their Move to the Cloud

The interview with cloud expert Tu Chuan reveals how traditional enterprises are shifting from legacy three‑tier data centers to hybrid and public cloud solutions, highlighting motivations, success stories, common pain points, and the technical advantages that drive faster, cost‑effective digital transformation.

Cloud ComputingData CenterIndustry Insights
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Why Traditional Enterprises Are Accelerating Their Move to the Cloud
NetEase Game Operations Platform
NetEase Game Operations Platform
Jul 19, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Dynamic Scaling Practices for NetEase Game Operations on AWS

The article details NetEase's experience designing and implementing dynamic server scaling for overseas games on AWS, comparing Auto Scaling and GameLift, describing a custom scaling platform, the challenges faced, lessons learned, and future directions for cloud‑based game operations.

AWSCloud ComputingDynamic Scaling
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Dynamic Scaling Practices for NetEase Game Operations on AWS
21CTO
21CTO
Jul 18, 2019 · Databases

Why Snowflake Is Overtaking Oracle: A Deep Dive into Modern Data Warehousing

This article examines Snowflake’s rapid rise as a cloud‑native data warehouse, contrasts its architecture and operational advantages with Oracle’s legacy system, and explains how shifting market dynamics, open‑source alternatives, and cloud adoption are reshaping the database landscape.

Cloud ComputingOracledata-warehouse
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Why Snowflake Is Overtaking Oracle: A Deep Dive into Modern Data Warehousing
DevOps
DevOps
Jul 14, 2019 · Cloud Native

Foxconn Cloud Platform and Industrial Internet Practices: Microservices, DevOps, and Cloud‑Native Architecture

The talk outlines Foxconn Cloud’s industrial‑internet practices, explaining why microservices, DevOps and cloud computing dominate industries, detailing unique microservice design versus traditional SOA, and showcasing real‑world cloud‑native architectures and development approaches for manufacturing and IoT applications.

Cloud ComputingDevOpsIndustrial Internet
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Foxconn Cloud Platform and Industrial Internet Practices: Microservices, DevOps, and Cloud‑Native Architecture
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Jul 12, 2019 · Big Data

Designing a Real‑Time Big Data Sentiment System on Alibaba Cloud: From Lambda to Lambda‑Plus

This article explains how massive online data can be captured, structured, and analyzed in real time using a Lambda‑style architecture, then introduces a simplified Lambda‑Plus design built on Alibaba Cloud's Tablestore and Blink to meet both batch and streaming requirements while reducing operational complexity.

Big DataCloud ComputingLambda architecture
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Designing a Real‑Time Big Data Sentiment System on Alibaba Cloud: From Lambda to Lambda‑Plus
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jul 2, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Audio/Video and Integrated Communication Technology Salon – Technical Sessions Overview

On June 29, Tencent Cloud’s Audio/Video and Integrated Communication Technology Salon in Beijing gathered over 300 attendees and live‑streamed five expert sessions that tackled mobile live‑stream interconnection, P2P acceleration, overseas streaming architecture, real‑time audio/video‑PSTN integration, and AI‑enhanced video solutions, before ending with a raffle and announcing a July 27 IoT follow‑up.

AICloud ComputingP2P
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Audio/Video and Integrated Communication Technology Salon – Technical Sessions Overview
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jul 2, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Technical Overview of Tencent Cloud X‑P2P Low‑Latency Video Streaming and P2P Technologies

Zhang Peng’s talk detailed Tencent Cloud’s X‑P2P system, which combines raw FLV/FMP4 segmentation, adaptive bitrate switching, and the XNTP transport to achieve 60‑80% peer share and CDN‑level latency, while handling diverse NAT types, employing balanced topology, and positioning the technology for 4K, 5G, IPv6 and edge‑computing futures.

Cloud ComputingNetwork ProtocolsP2P
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Technical Overview of Tencent Cloud X‑P2P Low‑Latency Video Streaming and P2P Technologies
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Jul 1, 2019 · Big Data

Why Lambda, Kappa, and Lambda+ Are Shaping Modern Big Data Architecture

This article examines the technical challenges of large‑scale data processing, compares the classic Lambda and Kappa architectures, introduces the unified stream‑batch Lambda+ design built on Tablestore and Blink, and outlines suitable scenarios and practical solutions for modern big‑data systems.

Big DataCloud ComputingKappa architecture
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Why Lambda, Kappa, and Lambda+ Are Shaping Modern Big Data Architecture
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Jun 30, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Why Cloud Computing Is the New Strategic Resource: A Philosophical Journey

This reflective essay explores the philosophical roots, historical evolution, and future trends of cloud computing, comparing public, private, and hybrid models, highlighting operational transformations, talent needs, and the strategic role of cloud as the next essential resource for technology and society.

Cloud ComputingIT transformationhybrid cloud
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Why Cloud Computing Is the New Strategic Resource: A Philosophical Journey
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jun 28, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How Serverless 2.0 Redefines Cloud Development: Architecture, Features, and Tooling

The article analyzes the rapid growth of the serverless market, outlines the technical limitations of existing serverless solutions, and details Tencent Cloud's Serverless 2.0 architecture—including event functions, HTTP functions, HTTP services, developer tools, DevOps integration, and monitoring—while presenting real‑world use cases and performance improvements.

Cloud ComputingCloud NativeDevOps
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How Serverless 2.0 Redefines Cloud Development: Architecture, Features, and Tooling
Tencent IMWeb Frontend Team
Tencent IMWeb Frontend Team
Jun 27, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Migrating 250M Videos to Tencent Cloud VOD: Architecture, Web Integration & Key Lessons

This article details how Tencent Classroom moved 2.5 million videos to Tencent Cloud VOD, covering the overall solution, video upload and playback processes, web integration steps, encountered issues, code implementations, and monitoring strategies, all resulting in improved performance and user experience.

BackendCloud ComputingFrontend
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Migrating 250M Videos to Tencent Cloud VOD: Architecture, Web Integration & Key Lessons
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jun 21, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Understanding Edge Computing: Definitions, Benefits, Cloud Relationship, and Open‑Source Solutions

Edge computing moves processing, storage, and networking nearer to users and devices, boosting real-time efficiency, security, and bandwidth savings while complementing cloud services, and open-source platforms like StarlingX and KubeEdge provide standardized, high-availability solutions for diverse smart-city, automotive, and AI edge applications.

Cloud ComputingEdge ComputingIoT
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Understanding Edge Computing: Definitions, Benefits, Cloud Relationship, and Open‑Source Solutions
Suning Technology
Suning Technology
Jun 20, 2019 · Fundamentals

How Suning’s Digital Transformation Is Shaping the Future of Retail

Suning’s senior tech leader explains how the company leveraged AI, big data, cloud computing and IoT to drive a digital‑first retail ecosystem, illustrating the broader shift toward intelligent, data‑driven retail operations in a rapidly changing market.

Artificial IntelligenceBig DataCloud Computing
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How Suning’s Digital Transformation Is Shaping the Future of Retail
Meitu Technology
Meitu Technology
Jun 12, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Meitu's Cloud-Based Image Beautification and Large-Scale Video Processing Architecture

Meitu replaced on-device beautification and video processing with a cloud-native architecture that routes requests by region, uses a dedicated upload SDK for detailed monitoring, employs edge-computing, a configuration-driven plug-in framework and Kubernetes-based elastic scaling, enabling fast, reliable, globally-distributed image and video services.

Cloud ComputingEdge ComputingMeitu
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Meitu's Cloud-Based Image Beautification and Large-Scale Video Processing Architecture
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 9, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Is AWS Turning Open Source into Proprietary? The Open Distro and SSPL Debate

The article examines AWS's Open Distro for Elasticsearch, critiques its impact on open‑source licensing, discusses aggressive cloud‑provider practices, and explores how the SSPL controversy highlights the need for new standards to protect open‑source innovation.

AWSCloud ComputingLicensing
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Is AWS Turning Open Source into Proprietary? The Open Distro and SSPL Debate
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 8, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Unlocking Ceph: Deep Dive into Architecture, IO Flow, Heartbeat, CRUSH & QOS

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Ceph, covering its architecture and use cases, detailed IO processes, heartbeat mechanisms, communication framework, the CRUSH data placement algorithm, and customizable RBD QoS policies, illustrated with diagrams and code snippets to help readers understand and implement Ceph in cloud environments.

CRUSHCephCloud Computing
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Unlocking Ceph: Deep Dive into Architecture, IO Flow, Heartbeat, CRUSH & QOS
58 Tech
58 Tech
Jun 4, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Evolution of 58 Group's Container Cloud Platform: Architecture, Network, and Service Discovery

This article details the two‑year evolution of 58 Group’s container cloud platform, describing its background, overall architecture, network and service‑discovery advancements, operational challenges, and lessons learned from migrating over 90% of the company’s traffic to a Docker‑Kubernetes‑based cloud environment.

Cloud ComputingContainerDocker
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Evolution of 58 Group's Container Cloud Platform: Architecture, Network, and Service Discovery
Architecture Digest
Architecture Digest
Jun 3, 2019 · Backend Development

Evolution of Server Architecture for High Concurrency: From Single‑Machine to Cloud‑Native Solutions

This article uses Taobao as a case study to trace the step‑by‑step evolution of server‑side architecture from a single‑machine deployment to distributed clusters, caching, load‑balancing, database sharding, micro‑services, containerization and finally cloud platforms, summarizing the key technologies and design principles at each stage.

ArchitectureCloud ComputingScalability
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Evolution of Server Architecture for High Concurrency: From Single‑Machine to Cloud‑Native Solutions
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
May 24, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How Tencent Cloud Elasticsearch Enables Multi‑AZ Disaster Recovery

Tencent Cloud Elasticsearch now supports cross‑availability‑zone deployment, requiring even‑numbered data nodes, dedicated master nodes, and replica settings to ensure continuous service when a zone fails, with detailed steps for quick setup and region limitations explained.

Cloud ComputingElasticsearchMulti‑AZ
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How Tencent Cloud Elasticsearch Enables Multi‑AZ Disaster Recovery
NetEase Game Operations Platform
NetEase Game Operations Platform
May 17, 2019 · Cloud Computing

NetEase Games' AWS Cloud Operations and Practices for Global Game Deployment

This presentation details NetEase Games' journey of moving its mobile titles overseas onto AWS, covering the challenges of performance, elasticity, security and global connectivity, the systematic cloud evaluation framework they built, and the architectural and operational practices they adopted to achieve reliable, cost‑effective worldwide game services.

AWSCloud Computinggame operations
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NetEase Games' AWS Cloud Operations and Practices for Global Game Deployment
Ctrip Technology
Ctrip Technology
May 7, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Evolution of Ctrip’s Cloud Network Architecture: From VLAN to SDN and Cloud‑Native Solutions

This article details Ctrip’s multi‑generation cloud networking solutions, tracing the progression from early VLAN‑based Layer‑2 designs through SDN‑enabled large‑scale networks to container‑centric and cloud‑native architectures, highlighting hardware topologies, software integrations, and operational lessons for large‑scale data‑center environments.

Cloud ComputingSDNcontainer networking
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Evolution of Ctrip’s Cloud Network Architecture: From VLAN to SDN and Cloud‑Native Solutions
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
May 6, 2019 · Backend Development

How Modern IM Systems Achieve Multi-Device Sync, Roaming, and Real-Time Search

Modern instant messaging platforms have evolved from simple CS/P2P designs to complex distributed architectures that store messages before synchronizing, enabling features like multi-device sync, message roaming, and online search, with Alibaba Cloud Tablestore’s Timeline model providing scalable storage, indexing, and flexible synchronization strategies.

Cloud Computingdistributed storagemessage synchronization
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How Modern IM Systems Achieve Multi-Device Sync, Roaming, and Real-Time Search
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
May 1, 2019 · Industry Insights

Why the Mid‑Platform Will Become the Backbone of the Future Industry Internet

The article analyzes the evolution of technology architecture, explains the origin and purpose of the mid‑platform concept from Alibaba and JD, outlines future software trends such as AI‑driven logic, IoT UI, blockchain data, and quantum infrastructure, and proposes a layered application model for the emerging industry internet.

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingDistributed Systems
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Why the Mid‑Platform Will Become the Backbone of the Future Industry Internet
AntTech
AntTech
Apr 29, 2019 · Backend Development

Interview with Lu Zhi on SOFA5, Service Mesh, Seata and Open‑Source Practices at Ant Financial

In this interview, Lu Zhi, the technical lead of Ant Financial's SOFA middleware, discusses the evolution from SOFA4 to SOFA5, the strategic importance of Service Mesh and Serverless, the development of the Seata distributed‑transaction framework, and the team’s open‑source governance and community‑building approaches.

Cloud ComputingDistributed TransactionsSOFA
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Interview with Lu Zhi on SOFA5, Service Mesh, Seata and Open‑Source Practices at Ant Financial
iQIYI Technical Product Team
iQIYI Technical Product Team
Apr 26, 2019 · Operations

Design and Implementation of iQIYI CDN Inspection System

iQIYI built a three‑component CDN Inspection System that automatically generates tasks, centrally processes and analyzes results, and runs edge measurements to monitor millions of hybrid CDN servers in real time, detecting configuration errors, file mismatches and traffic anomalies, enabling proactive remediation and 100 % local coverage.

CDNCloud ComputingDistributed Systems
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Design and Implementation of iQIYI CDN Inspection System
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Apr 23, 2019 · Cloud Computing

A Decade of Cloud Computing: Evolution, Current Landscape, and Future Trends

This article reviews the ten‑year evolution of cloud computing from its early AWS experiments to the present, analyzing the technological, social, and business drivers, outlining each development stage, and forecasting future directions such as AI integration, vertical clouds, multi‑cloud strategies, and ecosystem growth.

AICloud ComputingDevOps
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A Decade of Cloud Computing: Evolution, Current Landscape, and Future Trends
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Apr 18, 2019 · Fundamentals

What Makes Software Trustworthy? Insights from Huawei Cloud DevCloud

The article explores the concept of trustworthy software, outlines its five key dimensions—safety, reliability, availability, security, and resilience—and describes how Huawei Cloud DevCloud is applying these principles through its open‑source mirror services and secure development practices.

Cloud ComputingReliabilityopen source security
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What Makes Software Trustworthy? Insights from Huawei Cloud DevCloud
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Apr 16, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How OpenSDS Gelato Enables Unified Multi‑Cloud Object Storage and Data Migration

OpenSDS Gelato is an open‑source multi‑cloud data management platform that unifies object storage across public clouds and on‑premises, offers S3‑compatible APIs, supports backend pooling and policy‑driven cross‑cloud data flow, and outlines a roadmap for lifecycle management and advanced migration tools.

Cloud ComputingData MigrationOpenSDS
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How OpenSDS Gelato Enables Unified Multi‑Cloud Object Storage and Data Migration
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Apr 8, 2019 · Fundamentals

Understanding Multi‑Layer Technical Architecture and the Role of the Mid‑Platform in Future Software

The article explains the traditional four‑layer technical architecture, introduces the origin and purpose of the mid‑platform concept, predicts future software trends such as AI‑driven logic, distributed microservices, big‑data and cloud infrastructures, and outlines a comprehensive layered model for next‑generation enterprise applications.

Cloud ComputingMicroservicesmid‑platform
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Understanding Multi‑Layer Technical Architecture and the Role of the Mid‑Platform in Future Software
21CTO
21CTO
Apr 5, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Why Baidu’s AI Dream Faltered: The Rise and Fall of Its Tech Titans

An in‑depth look at Baidu’s leadership turmoil, from Zhang Yaqin’s imminent retirement and the revolving door of senior executives to the costly recruitment of AI stars like Andrew Ng, revealing how strategic missteps, internal power struggles, and a bold cloud‑AI push shaped the company’s fortunes.

Artificial IntelligenceBaiduCloud Computing
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Why Baidu’s AI Dream Faltered: The Rise and Fall of Its Tech Titans
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Apr 3, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What Alibaba Cloud’s New President Reveals About the Future of Cloud Computing

In a candid interview, Alibaba Cloud’s new president discusses how pricing is just a starting point, the shift from open‑source to self‑developed data platforms, the rapid growth of hybrid cloud, security priorities, the role of AI, the evolution of the middle‑platform concept, ecosystem integration, and the strategic focus on scaling, public‑cloud share, and partner collaboration to drive Alibaba Cloud’s future growth.

AIAlibaba CloudBig Data
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What Alibaba Cloud’s New President Reveals About the Future of Cloud Computing
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Apr 3, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What’s Next for Cloud Computing? Insights from Alibaba Cloud’s New President

In a detailed interview, Alibaba Cloud’s new president discusses the future of cloud computing, emphasizing the shift from price competition to core value, the importance of hybrid cloud, data processing platforms, open‑source challenges, AI integration, ecosystem strategy, and the evolving role of the cloud as a platform and integrated service.

Alibaba CloudArtificial IntelligenceBig Data
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What’s Next for Cloud Computing? Insights from Alibaba Cloud’s New President
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Mar 31, 2019 · Cloud Computing

10 Hard‑Earned AWS Lessons That Shape Modern Cloud Architecture

Reflecting on a decade of AWS, this article shares ten hard‑earned lessons—from building evolvable systems and anticipating failures to prioritizing security, automation, and open platforms—that guide the design, operation, and scaling of cloud services for today’s enterprises.

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10 Hard‑Earned AWS Lessons That Shape Modern Cloud Architecture
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Mar 27, 2019 · Industry Insights

How AI and Big Data Drive New Engineering Education: Insights from the 2019 IT Alliance Conference

The 2019 Information Technology New Engineering Alliance conference in Beijing gathered academia, research institutes, and industry leaders to discuss AI, big data, and curriculum innovation, highlighting Tencent's contributions to digital education, cloud certification, and the broader push for industry‑university collaboration in shaping future IT talent.

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How AI and Big Data Drive New Engineering Education: Insights from the 2019 IT Alliance Conference
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 25, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Tencent Cloud’s Intelligent Traffic Scheduling and High‑Redundancy Architecture Mitigate Shanghai Fiber‑Cut Outage

On March 23, a construction accident severed a fiber optic cable in Shanghai, causing widespread internet disruptions, but Tencent Cloud’s intelligent traffic scheduling system and four‑fiber‑three‑router high‑redundancy architecture automatically rerouted traffic, restoring services within two minutes and demonstrating robust cloud network resilience.

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Tencent Cloud’s Intelligent Traffic Scheduling and High‑Redundancy Architecture Mitigate Shanghai Fiber‑Cut Outage
Suning Technology
Suning Technology
Mar 22, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

How AI and Cloud Are Revolutionizing Retail: Insights from Suning’s Smart Retail Strategy

Suning’s 2019 conference speech outlines how smart retail, driven by AI, big data, and cloud technologies, transforms traditional retail through three evolutionary waves, multi‑channel expansion, personalized services, and innovative cloud solutions, highlighting practical case studies and future strategic directions.

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How AI and Cloud Are Revolutionizing Retail: Insights from Suning’s Smart Retail Strategy
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Mar 20, 2019 · Big Data

TVP Training Camp: Exploring Big Data Technologies and Trends

The inaugural TVP Training Camp on March 16 2019 in Beijing gathered Tencent Cloud’s TVP members and leading big‑data experts to discuss emerging technologies such as Greenplum, PMEM‑driven infrastructure, data‑operation optimization, and next‑generation cloud databases, while a round‑table addressed practical challenges and affirmed Tencent’s commitment to ongoing expert collaboration.

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TVP Training Camp: Exploring Big Data Technologies and Trends
21CTO
21CTO
Mar 17, 2019 · Operations

Why JD.com’s CTO Turnover Signals a New Era of Tech‑Driven Retail

The article chronicles JD.com’s turbulent CTO history, detailing past security incidents, major system overhauls, and strategic shifts toward cloud, big data, and AI, while highlighting how leadership changes reflect the company’s push to become a technology‑first enterprise.

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Why JD.com’s CTO Turnover Signals a New Era of Tech‑Driven Retail
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Mar 14, 2019 · Operations

Why IT Operations Must Evolve: From Cost Center to Strategic Asset

The article examines how rapid cloud adoption, AI‑ops, and DevOps blur traditional IT operations roles, arguing that ops must shift from a low‑value cost center to a profit‑generating, efficiency‑driving function through mindset change, institutional innovation, expanded responsibilities, modern tools, and continuous skill upgrades.

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Why IT Operations Must Evolve: From Cost Center to Strategic Asset
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Mar 13, 2019 · Frontend Development

How Serverless Could Revolutionize Front‑End Development

This article reviews the evolution of front‑end technologies—from Ajax and Node.js to React—explains the serverless concept, and argues that serverless will trigger the next major shift in front‑end engineering by reshaping deployment, scaling, and the role of web developers.

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How Serverless Could Revolutionize Front‑End Development
UCloud Tech
UCloud Tech
Mar 12, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Avoid Disaster with Terraform: Safe Blue‑Green Deployments on UCloud

This article explains the risks of using Terraform without proper safeguards, demonstrates a real-world failure caused by careless use of the --auto-approve flag, and presents a robust blue‑green deployment pattern with an arbitration module that enforces safe state transitions on UCloud.

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Avoid Disaster with Terraform: Safe Blue‑Green Deployments on UCloud
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Mar 10, 2019 · Operations

Why Operations Won’t Die: A Veteran’s Perspective

A seasoned operations professional argues that despite sensational claims, the ops function remains essential—driven by its core responsibilities of quality, cost, efficiency, and security, evolving with cloud computing, DevOps, and emerging IoT demands.

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Why Operations Won’t Die: A Veteran’s Perspective
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Mar 7, 2019 · Operations

Why Operations Won’t Die: The Real Role of Ops in the Cloud Era

The article argues that operations will not disappear, explaining its essential functions—quality, cost, efficiency, and security—how cloud computing reshapes the role, the evolution toward DevOps, and why both cloud outages and industry trends actually underscore ops’ enduring importance.

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Why Operations Won’t Die: The Real Role of Ops in the Cloud Era
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 6, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Why White‑Label Servers Matter: Growth Drivers, Market Share, and Competition with Branded Servers

This report analyzes the rapid rise of white‑label (OEM/ODM) servers, examining why they are gaining market share, the impact of cloud‑computing demand, the shifting boundaries between white‑label and branded vendors, and how both sides are adapting through customization, open‑hardware initiatives and joint development models.

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Why White‑Label Servers Matter: Growth Drivers, Market Share, and Competition with Branded Servers
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 5, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Comprehensive Overview of Server Virtualization Technologies

This article provides an in‑depth technical overview of server virtualization, covering its historical evolution, CPU, memory, I/O and GPU virtualization techniques, hardware‑assisted extensions such as VT‑x/VT‑d/VT‑c, and the classification of virtualization architectures for modern cloud environments.

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Comprehensive Overview of Server Virtualization Technologies
Java Backend Technology
Java Backend Technology
Feb 28, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Journey to the West Meets Cloud Networking: VPC, BGP, TLS Explained

Using a vivid Journey to the West allegory, this article walks through cloud networking fundamentals—from regions, availability zones, and VPCs to BGP routing, DNS resolution, TCP handshakes, TLS encryption, load balancing, and micro‑service communication—illustrating each concept with clear diagrams and analogies.

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Journey to the West Meets Cloud Networking: VPC, BGP, TLS Explained
Qunar Tech Salon
Qunar Tech Salon
Feb 27, 2019 · Databases

Evolution of Meituan’s Database Platform: From Manual Operations to Intelligent Automation

This article outlines Meituan’s transition of its database platform from manual, script‑based operations through tool‑ and product‑centric stages to a private‑cloud and automation era, discusses current challenges such as root‑cause analysis and staffing, and shares insights on moving toward fully intelligent, data‑driven database operations.

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Evolution of Meituan’s Database Platform: From Manual Operations to Intelligent Automation
Ctrip Technology
Ctrip Technology
Feb 21, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Speech Recognition and Synthesis: Principles, Challenges, Optimizations, and Tencent Cloud Use Cases

This article reviews the development roadmap, current industry status, challenges, typical deployment scenarios, and optimization methods for speech recognition (ASR) and speech synthesis (TTS), and shares several Tencent Cloud intelligent voice case studies to illustrate practical applications.

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Speech Recognition and Synthesis: Principles, Challenges, Optimizations, and Tencent Cloud Use Cases
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Feb 18, 2019 · Industry Insights

How Cloud and AI Are Transforming Luxury Hotels into Smart Experiences

The article examines how cloud computing, AI, and IoT are reshaping high‑end hotel operations—from digitizing guest journeys and automating front‑desk tasks to leveraging big‑data insights and language translation—while highlighting a strategic partnership with Tencent to accelerate smart‑hotel deployments.

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How Cloud and AI Are Transforming Luxury Hotels into Smart Experiences
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Jan 17, 2019 · Cloud Computing

What Is Cloud Computing? A Beginner’s Guide to Key Concepts and Tools

This article provides a clear, beginner-friendly overview of cloud computing, explaining core terms such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtualization, hypervisors, OpenStack, containers, Docker, and Kubernetes, and illustrating how these technologies interrelate to form modern cloud infrastructure.

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What Is Cloud Computing? A Beginner’s Guide to Key Concepts and Tools
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 16, 2019 · Cloud Computing

How China’s Banking IT Evolved from Mainframes to Cloud: A Deep Dive

This article traces the evolution of Chinese banks' IT architecture—from early mainframe adoption and data consolidation to virtualization, cloud platforms, and containerization—highlighting the distinct tiers of banks, key historical milestones, and the strategic shift toward modern cloud-native infrastructures.

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How China’s Banking IT Evolved from Mainframes to Cloud: A Deep Dive
dbaplus Community
dbaplus Community
Jan 13, 2019 · Databases

January 2019 DB-Engines Newsletter: Latest Database Releases & Key Features

The January 2019 DB-Engines newsletter compiles the newest releases, feature highlights, and performance improvements across RDBMS, NoSQL, NewSQL, time‑series, big‑data, domestic, and cloud database families, while also explaining the ranking methodology and providing download links for the full issue.

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January 2019 DB-Engines Newsletter: Latest Database Releases & Key Features
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 12, 2019 · Fundamentals

Why Open Source Turned Into a Billion‑Dollar Business in 2018 – Key Insights

The article reviews how 2018 marked a pivotal year for open source software, highlighting major acquisitions, the rise of commercial open source models, and the strategic advantages that drive market adoption, offering venture capital perspectives on what makes open source ventures succeed.

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Why Open Source Turned Into a Billion‑Dollar Business in 2018 – Key Insights
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jan 11, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Overview of WeChat Mini Program Cloud Development and Architecture

The Tencent Cloud+Community Developer Conference introduced Mini Program Cloud Development (Wafer) and its successor Wafer2, which separate front‑end Mini Programs from back‑end services, provide a unified SDK, free development environment, and integrated modules for data processing, databases, file storage, and cloud console, dramatically lowering entry barriers and streamlining deployment for developers.

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Overview of WeChat Mini Program Cloud Development and Architecture
iQIYI Technical Product Team
iQIYI Technical Product Team
Jan 11, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Anycast Technology Overview and Its Application in Internal DNS System Deployment

Anycast assigns a single IP to multiple distributed DNS nodes, automatically routing queries to the nearest healthy server, which balances load, mitigates DDoS, and provides sub‑second failover; iQIYI’s internal tests confirmed UDP and TCP compatibility, enabling a self‑healing DNS deployment across data centers that cuts operational complexity and prepares for broader service use.

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Anycast Technology Overview and Its Application in Internal DNS System Deployment