Major League Baseball (MLB) debuted in 1876 and is the oldest professional sports league in the United States. In the almost 150 years since the first pitch was thrown, the game has essentially stayed the same. There are still four bases, three strikes send you back to the bench, and nine men are on the field. In some ways, baseball is a window to the past when life was simpler.

Businesses operating in many different industries are required to comply with regulatory standards. The purpose of these guidelines is to protect the privacy and security of transactions that involve sensitive data. In some cases, multiple sets of guidelines must be followed to protect data resources and avoid financial penalties and negative public relations. 

Cloud computing has enabled businesses of all sizes to address the demands of a dynamic and competitive market. The cloud offers a wealth of services and solutions that are beyond the reach of a traditional on-premises IT approach. Many companies are adopting the cloud-native application development model.