Announcing "Cloud Technologies - A Practical Guide to Navigating the Cloud Revolution"

Announcing “Cloud Technologies: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Cloud Revolution”

I’m excited to announce the second book in the Digital Foundations Series: “Cloud Technologies: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Cloud Revolution” – releasing September 1st, 2025.

After the positive response to the first book on artificial intelligence, I knew there was more work to be done bridging the gap between technological hype and practical understanding. Cloud computing represents one of the most fundamental shifts in how we think about technology infrastructure, yet many students, professionals, and decision-makers lack the foundational knowledge to navigate this landscape effectively.

Why Cloud Technologies Matter Now

The reality is that cloud computing isn’t the future—it’s powering your life right now. From your morning email check to streaming entertainment at night, you’re already using cloud services dozens of times daily. But for most people, what’s happening behind the scenes remains a mystery.

This knowledge gap becomes problematic when students enter the workforce, when business leaders need to make technology investments, or when professionals need to understand the infrastructure powering our digital economy. Too often, important decisions are made based on marketing buzzwords rather than practical understanding.

What You’ll Find Inside

This book transforms cloud computing from a confusing collection of acronyms and buzzwords into strategic knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you’re evaluating technology investments, planning your career, or simply want to understand the infrastructure powering our digital world, you’ll gain the confidence to participate meaningfully in cloud decisions.

Key topics covered include:

• What cloud computing actually means (beyond the marketing hype) - from basic definitions to understanding different service models and deployment strategies
• Real success stories and costly failures from major enterprises - learn from companies that got it right and those that didn’t, understanding why cloud migrations succeed or fail
• The shared responsibility model that determines cloud security - understand who’s responsible for what in cloud environments and how this affects your organization
• Migration strategies that work and common pitfalls that cost millions - practical frameworks for moving to the cloud successfully while avoiding expensive mistakes
• How to evaluate cloud providers and proposals critically - develop the analytical skills to cut through vendor marketing and make informed decisions
• Practical cost analysis beyond simple pricing - understand the true total cost of ownership and hidden expenses that can derail cloud budgets
• Compliance and governance considerations that affect regulated industries - navigate the complex requirements for healthcare, finance, and government organizations
• Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies for real-world complexity - understand when and how to use multiple cloud providers effectively

Who This Book Is For

Like the AI book, this is designed for beginners who don’t know what questions to ask yet, as well as educators looking for accessible ways to explain cloud concepts to their students. It’s particularly valuable for:

• Computer science students who need to understand the infrastructure landscape they’ll be working in
• Business students and professionals who need to make informed decisions about cloud adoption and strategy
• IT professionals transitioning to cloud-focused roles
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners evaluating cloud solutions for their organizations
• Educators seeking comprehensive yet accessible cloud computing materials
• Anyone who wants to understand the technology infrastructure that powers modern digital life

A Practical Approach

What sets this book apart is its focus on practical decision-making rather than technical implementation details. While you’ll understand how cloud technologies work, the emphasis is on developing the judgment to use them effectively. This includes understanding when cloud solutions make sense and when they don’t, how to evaluate trade-offs between cost and performance, and how to avoid common pitfalls that derail cloud initiatives.

The book includes real-world case studies that illustrate both successful cloud transformations and expensive failures. These examples help readers understand not just what to do, but what mistakes to avoid. By learning from organizations that have navigated the cloud transition successfully (and unsuccessfully), readers develop better judgment about their own cloud decisions.

Building on the Series Foundation

This book continues the Digital Foundations Series mission of making emerging technologies accessible and actionable. Like the AI volume, it assumes no prior technical knowledge while building toward sophisticated understanding. The goal is to give readers the foundation they need to participate confidently in technology decisions that affect their careers, organizations, and daily lives.

The series recognizes that different people need different levels of technical detail, but everyone benefits from understanding the strategic implications of major technology trends. Whether you’re a student planning your career, a professional evaluating solutions, or a leader making investment decisions, these books provide the background knowledge that’s increasingly essential in our technology-driven world.

What’s Next

This is the second of several planned books in the Digital Foundations Series. Each volume tackles a different area of technology that’s become essential to understand but remains poorly explained to general audiences. Future topics will continue to focus on bridging the gap between technical complexity and practical understanding.

The goal remains the same: helping people ask the right questions, evaluate solutions critically, and understand both what emerging technologies can and can’t do. In an world of rapid technological change, this kind of foundational knowledge becomes increasingly valuable.

Get Your Copy

“Cloud Technologies: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Cloud Revolution” will be available on Amazon starting September 1st, 2025, in both ebook and print formats with student-friendly pricing, and free with Kindle Unlimited.

Whether you’re just starting to explore cloud technologies or looking to deepen your understanding of how they fit into broader technology strategy, this book will give you the foundation you need to navigate the cloud revolution confidently.

Pre-order now on Amazon and be among the first to access this comprehensive guide to one of the most important technology trends of our time.

The cloud revolution is here. Are you ready to navigate it?