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Jan, 2017 : OpenWhisk Serverless Cloud Platform Enhanced by Big Blue
📅 - IBM (Big Blue) has decided to enhance the OpenWhisk serverless cloud platform they offer. The enhancement will include new features and will help to provide better analytics and Big Data services. The main benefit for users will be scalability with some cost benefits, as well.
IBM is a global brand most known for hardware and software. However, in recent years, they have become a big player in the cloud space. The company is headquartered in Armonk, New York.
OpenWhisk uses a variety of architectural concepts to give the end user a serverless cloud experience. The new enhancement will help with debugging and many other facets of the product.
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