Cloud Computing Insider

Why Independent Cloud Voices Are Being Pushed Out of Cloud Conferences

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I've spent decades watching the cloud industry mature, and here's the uncomfortable truth: the biggest cloud conferences are not neutral industry events. They are controlled stages owned by the same hyperscalers that dominate the market: AWS, Microsoft, and Google. These companies decide who gets invited, who gets approved to speak, who gets to demo, and which messages can reach thousands of…