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How To Select Your Compute And Abstraction Technology

Map Your Choices To Both Technical Needs And Team Culture To Succeed

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Aug 14, 2025

Summary

Firms face the challenge of selecting the optimal server abstraction technology amidst the evolving landscape of virtualization, containers, and serverless platforms. Each abstraction technology serves distinct requirements — from the raw performance of bare metal to the speed of serverless development — requiring careful alignment to tech capabilities, business scenarios, and team culture. Success lies in balancing these factors to create a tailored, flexible, and cost-effective infrastructure.

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