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Insights on cloud performance, cost, and AI from the Silk team.

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Sep 18, 2026
How to Unlock Database Performance in the Cloud Without Overspending
For many database teams, the cloud promised limitless scalability and performance on demand. But in practice, it often delivers something far more fru…
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Sep 18, 2026
The AI Readiness Checklist: 10 Essential Steps for Success
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, from healthcare to finance, but many organizations struggle with where to start. Simply in…
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Sep 18, 2026
Comparing Cloud Storage Options on Microsoft Azure: Silk vs. Azure NetApp Files
When it comes to optimizing Microsoft Azure for enterprise databases like SQL Server and Oracle, choosing the right cloud storage can be the differenc…
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Sep 18, 2026
The Complete Guide to Software-Defined Cloud Storage
In today’s data-driven world, organizations need faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective ways to store and manage their data in the cloud. Ente…
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Sep 18, 2026
5 Cloud Strategies for Managing Mission-Critical Data in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, enterprises are facing a new set of challenges. AI workloads are complex, unpredictable, and dat…
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Sep 18, 2026
Azure BlobFuse for Oracle RMAN Backups
Operationalizing an Oracle database on Azure IaaS includes setting up an RMAN backup schedule much like the backup patterns used on premises. This is …
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Sep 18, 2026
AI Agents in the Oracle Analytics Ecosystem
Editors Note: This blog post originally appeared on the Elffar Analytics blog
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Sep 18, 2026
Accelerating HealthEquity’s Cloud Journey with Silk
Silk recently interviewed Mervyn Lally, CIO at HealthEquity, to discuss the company’s strategic initiatives to modernize its technology stack and migr…
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Sep 18, 2026
Why Overprovisioning Is the Silent Killer of Your Cloud Budget
If your cloud bill seems to keep rising no matter how many optimizations you make, you’re not alone. Most enterprises are unknowingly paying for far m…
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Sep 18, 2026
Overcoming Cloud Database Storage Challenges
In today’s digital landscape, cloud databases have become essential for supporting scalable, flexible infrastructures. While these systems provide sig…
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