The field of cloud computing is experiencing significant growth, with a focus on scalability, compliance, and edge-cloud continuum. Researchers are exploring innovative governance strategies to ensure cloud products comply with evolving requirements worldwide. The integration of decentralized edge resources with centralized cloud infrastructures is becoming increasingly important, driven by the exponential growth of IoT-generated data and the need for real-time responsiveness. However, this integration is hindered by infrastructural challenges, fragmented standards, and limited guidance for developers and researchers. Notable papers in this area include: Navigating the Edge-Cloud Continuum, which introduces a conceptual framework for navigating the edge-cloud continuum and provides a practical guide for developers and researchers. The Cloud Next Door, which investigates the environmental and socioeconomic strain of datacenters on local communities, highlighting the need for more equitable and informed decisions about digital infrastructure.