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Field notes on cloud architecture, multi-cloud strategy, AWS, Azure, and GCP — from Cloud2's certified cloud engineers.

Cloud architecture decisions shape your business for years. These articles cover multi-cloud strategy, AWS and Azure workload design, migration approaches, and the real trade-offs cloud engineers face in production environments. From sovereign cloud to FinOps, from landing zone design to cost governance — written by Cloud2 engineers working on real enterprise deployments across Finland and Denmark.

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Cloud

10 Mar 2026

 · 7 min read

If Your IT Strategy Doesn't Make Someone Uncomfortable, It's Too Safe

Most IT strategies are not strategies at all. They are compromises. Real strategic choices make someone uncomfortable. That is how you know they are choices.

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Cloud

5 Feb 2026

 · 8 min read

The sovereignty question finally has a real answer. Now the real work begins.

European enterprises have spent years stuck in an uncomfortable position: want the full power of AWS, need genuine EU sovereignty, pick one. On January 15, 2026, that tension shifted. AWS launched ...

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Cloud

5 May 2025

 · 2 min read

Prepare for Azure Default Outbound Access Retirement

Big changes are coming to Azure networking:Azure’s Default Outbound Access for VMs will be retired on September 30, 2025. 2/2026 update: EOL has been postboned to March 31, 2026. More info https://...

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Cloud

1 May 2025

 · 2 min read

Microsoft Virtualization Days 2025, What's New and What's Next?

In April 2025, Microsoft hosted Virtualization Days at the sleek Black Box event space in Helsinki’s Mall of Tripla.The gathering brought together Microsoft experts, partners, and tech leaders to s...

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Cloud

27 Mar 2025

 · 2 min read

Cloud2 Achieves Citrix Platinum Partner Status

Cloud2 proudly announces that it has achieved Citrix Platinum Partner status, the highest level of recognition within Citrix’s partner program. This milestone demonstrates commitment to delivering ...

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Cloud

3 Mar 2025

 · 4 min read

Cloud2 - The Nordics Just Got a New Heavyweight

Today, I get to announce something that has been a dream since I joined Cloud2 two and a half years ago—Cloud2 has officially achieved AWS Premier Partner status!

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Cloud

3 Mar 2025

 · 3 min read

Cloud2 achieves AWS Premier Partner status

Cloud integrator Cloud2 has been named an AWS Premier Partner for its unparalleled expertise in delivering AWS solutions to customers of all sizes.

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Cloud

30 Jan 2025

 · 3 min read

FinOps Is a Team Sport – Bridging the Gap Between IT and Business

Have you ever been in a situation where the IT department is scrambling to explain cloud costs, while product development is pushing forward with new features? Many organizations find themselves in...

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Security

15 Jan 2025

 · 6 min read

Cloud Migration Security: Key Steps and Insights

Cybersecurity is a central topic in conversations with our customers across all organizational levels. While operational teams prioritize practical aspects, C-level executives seek measurable outco...

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Cloud

5 Dec 2024

 · 2 min read

Cloud2 Achieves the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency

Cloud2 has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency status. This specialization recognizes Cloud2 as an AWS Partner that helps customers and AWS Partner Network (APN) a...

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Cloud

3 Dec 2024

 · 4 min read

AWS re:Invent 2024 – Innovations That Redefine Cloud Technology

AWS re:Invent 2024 kicked off with a bang, marking a significant moment in the company’s history. This year’s event was the first under the leadership of AWS’s new CEO, Matt Garman, who brought his...

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Cloud

2 Dec 2024

 · 2 min read

AWS re:Invent Nordic guide

Of course the technology has not been invented yet to easily show the schedules in different time zones so here are the most important keynotes and their nordic schedules. Lay back on a couch or ar...

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Cloud

22 Nov 2024

 · 3 min read

Key Azure Updates from Ignite 2024

Once again, Microsoft's biggest announcement event of the year, Ignite 2024, CEO Satya Nadella discussed the evolution of cloud computing, AI, and modern work, highlighting the role of Azure in thi...

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Cloud

21 Nov 2024

 · 3 min read

VMware Explore 2024: Unpacking the Barcelona Buzz

VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona once again proved why it’s one of the most important events in the cloud and virtualization space. The event was packed with insights, innovation, and forward-think...

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Cloud

21 Oct 2024

 · 3 min read

Digital Sovereignty: It's Already Part of Our Cloud DNA

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword—it's the core of how we build and manage cloud environments today. It's about ensuring that your data is under your control, staying compliant with regulat...

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Cloud

14 Oct 2024

 · 2 min read

Google Cloud Summit Nordics

A small group from Cloud2 set off on an exciting adventure to explore fresh innovations at the Google Cloud Nordic Summit on October 10, 2024, in Stockholm.

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Cloud

27 Sep 2024

 · 5 min read

What are you talking about when you talk about multi-cloud?

Three multi-cloud strategies There are at least three different definitions of what the term "multi-cloud" means. Choose the one that fits the situation best and make sure you're on the same page ...

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Cloud

3 Sep 2024

 · 2 min read

Different models of cloud management

The cloud management model is a critical component of managing the cloud and ensuring that your organization's cloud environment is secure, compliant, and cost-effective. Organizations can choose f...

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Cloud

3 Sep 2024

 · 3 min read

How to address the challenges of managing cloud service costs?

Managing cloud service costs can be a major headache for many. Recently, we’ve seen several news stories where organizations’ transitions to the cloud have stumbled due to high costs, or even rever...

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Cloud

3 Sep 2024

 · 2 min read

Part 2: An Unimplemented Cloud Governance Model is a SCAM!

A well-defined and correctly implemented cloud governance model can be identified when a third-party "hero coder" working for your client angrily reports that they can’t get their work done. “I kee...

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Cloud

24 Jun 2024

 · 2 min read

Cloud2 Achieves Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Specialization

GCP is a familiar face in Cloud2’s public cloud offering. From nearly the beginning of our journey, we have been offering services for Google Cloud Platform.

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Cloud

27 May 2024

 · 5 min read

Unleashing the Power of Code in Cloud Application Configuration

In the realm of cloud computing, where flexibility meets robustness, embracing the "Code, Don't Click" ethos is absolutely crucial. Don't fall into the trap of random clicking; we're now sculpting ...

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Cloud

20 May 2024

 · 5 min read

The Don'ts and Do's of Cloud Management: Play Smart, Not Hard

In the wild wild west of cloud computing, steering your organization through the stormy skies of cloud governance and security is more than just tech talk – it's about making bold moves and smart d...

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Cloud

9 May 2024

 · 2 min read

Google Next 2024 Recap: The Highlights and Developments

Google Next 2024 showcased a dazzling array of advancements, emphasizing Google Cloud's integration of AI across its services. The event was a pivotal moment for developers, businesses, and tech en...

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Cloud

4 Apr 2024

 · 3 min read

Finnish company Cloud2 joins forces with KeyCore

A Finnish cloud company, Cloud2 acquires Danish KeyCore, in order to accelerate growth in the Nordic market and enable a wider cloud service portfolio for customers. In the future, more than 100 hi...

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Cloud

28 Feb 2024

 · 3 min read

Advantages of SSO for SAML federation in AWS Cognito

Enabling Single Sign-On with SAML in AWS Cognito brings advantages to application builders

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Cloud

4 Dec 2023

 · 3 min read

Selkeää säästöä Spotterin Optimointinäkymän avulla

Spotterin uusin näkymä tehostaa kustannusten optimointia

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Cloud

21 Nov 2023

 · 1 min read

Helen valitsi Cloud2:n pilvikumppanikseen

Helsingin energiayhtiö Helen on valinnut Cloud2:n pilvipalveluiden kumppanikseen. Cloud2 tulee vastaamaan Helenin pilvipalveluiden hallinnasta ja uudistamisesta. Helen on Helsingin kaupungin omista...

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Cloud

25 Oct 2023

 · 3 min read

Digital Sovereignty: The AWS European Sovereign Cloud

In an era where data is more valuable than oil, the concern for data sovereignty is at an all-time high. Businesses and government agencies need cloud solutions that adhere to local laws, meet comp...

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Cloud

15 Sep 2023

 · 3 min read

Spotterin costs -näkymä helpottaa pilven kustannusten hallintaa

Spotterin costs -näkymän avulla pidät multipilviympäristösi kustannukset hallussa!

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Cloud

24 Aug 2023

 · 3 min read

Why collaborate with an AWS Partner with the AWS Life Science Competency?

In the fast-evolving landscape of life sciences, where groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions are constantly being pursued, selecting the right technology partner is crucial for succes...

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Cloud

12 Feb 2023

 · 2 min read

"Hold your own key" as a Service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has recently launched its new External Key Store (XKS) solution, providing customers with a hold-your-own-key option for extended data encryption. This key management serv...

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Cloud

22 Jan 2023

 · 2 min read

PowerBI on AWS – a match made in the clouds

In today’s digital world, data analysis is a crucial tool for making informed decisions and understanding customers better. PowerBI is one of the most popular tools for data visualization and analy...

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Cloud

16 Jan 2023

 · 3 min read

Once upon a time, there was an Azure caf

Once upon a time, there was a company. They were struggling with their IT infrastructure. They had a hard time scaling their resources to meet the demands of their growing business, and they were c...

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Modernization

11 Jan 2023

 · 2 min read

Cloud2 Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)

The Ultimate Migrators Guide to Effortlessly Moving Your Business to the Cloud simplified Are you tired of dealing with on-premise servers and hardware headaches? Want to join the cool kids club o...

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Data

4 Dec 2019

 · 6 min read

Azure Arc – First look

Azure Arc was announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2019. It’s the service that many have been waiting for or at least not knowingly wishing for. Azure Arc extends Azure Resource Manager capabi...

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Cloud

2 Jun 2019

 · 2 min read

Zombies!

In the beginning of 2018 vulnerabilities like Spectre [1] and Meltdown changed the world of computing. They were from the family of next generation vulnerabilities, found in CPU hardware layer, ins...

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Cloud

22 May 2019

 · 1 min read

Automating Automation: Intrinsic CI/CD in AWS

IT has been moving towards IaC, steadily and inevitable. One of the indicators is the growing number of contributions in HCL language to Github[1]. HCL aka Hashicorp Configuration Language is a dec...

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Cloud

27 Feb 2019

 · 2 min read

Multicloud VPN Turnkey solution

Ever since I started in cloud industry, almost 10 years ago, one of the Great Conundrums has always been the management of Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections in multicloud environment. All m...

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