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What Is an MCP Server?

Ok MCP server, If you’ve been following AI development lately, you’ve probably heard whispers about “MCP Servers” floating around developer circles. It’s been around a little while now, and I myself have finally gotten round to using it. Boy, do we need to talk about it. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic’s open standard that lets AI assistants connect directly to your tools and data sources, not just static documentation or code snippets.

Getting Started with Grafana Cloud's AI Assistant for Observability

The pace of software delivery in 2025 is unprecedented — cloud-native apps, microservices, and AI-generated code are shipping in days, not months. But one challenge never changes: ensuring reliability and visibility when systems fail. In this video, we explore how the new Grafana AI Assistant brings true, context-aware observability to your stack. Watch as we deploy an open-source Python service with Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, and Prometheus then use the AI assistant to instantly generate dashboards, alerts, and reduce un-needed telemetry volume.

AI Meets Mobile: How Companies Leverage Android and AIOps for Smarter User Experiences

Mobile devices are becoming smarter with every tap. Thanks to AI and AIOps, Android apps can now predict what users need, fix issues before they even notice them, and create seamless, personalized experiences. This isn't a distant tech dream but something that's happening right now, transforming the way companies design and deliver mobile services. From streamlining performance to enhancing customer engagement, AI is quietly rewriting the rules of mobile interaction.

Pulseway's New AI-Powered Workflows: The Next Evolution in IT Automation

Efficiency has never been so vital for IT departments and MSPs—it’s a necessity. Endpoints need constant patching, security threats evolve daily, and service requests never stop coming. For many IT teams, the biggest challenge isn’t solving complex problems—it’s finding the time to do it all. That’s why Pulseway’s new AI-powered workflow generator is a breakthrough for IT operations.

LLM-powered insights into your tracing data: introducing MCP support in Grafana Cloud Traces

Distributed tracing data is a unique and powerful observability signal, allowing you to understand how your services interact and the relationships between them. Sometimes it can be difficult, however, to turn raw tracing data into actionable insights. This is exactly why we introduced Grafana Traces Drilldown, an application that lets you quickly investigate and visualize your tracing data through a simplified, queryless experience.

7 Essential Tools for a Faster, More Accurate Record-to-Report Process

The record-to-report (R2R) process is the backbone of financial reporting, turning day-to-day transaction data into accurate financial statements. For finance managers, CFOs, and accountants, a faster and more accurate R2R process means timely insights, fewer errors, and confident decision-making. Yet traditional R2R cycles can be slow and prone to manual errors. In this article, we'll explore the tools for record to report process optimization - from automation platforms to analytics solutions - that can streamline workflows and boost accuracy.

RITA: The Chatbot Alternative That Doesn't Waste Your Time

After years of overhyped pilots and half-baked “AI” assistants, IT leaders are increasingly skeptical of chatbot vendors pitching the same old logic trees that are disguised by prettier interfaces. These leaders don’t want another script engine in Slack; they want fewer tickets, faster resolution, and better employee experiences. That’s where RITA comes in. RITA isn’t just a chatbot alternative.

What Is Semantic Intent? Interpreting User Intent in AI Search [Quick Question Ep. 4]

What is semantic intent, and why is it crucial in the age of *AI search?* In this episode of Quick Question, we break down how semantic *intent interprets* the meaning behind your query in semantic search. About Elastic Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale. Elastic’s solutions for search, observability, and security are built on the Elastic Search AI Platform — the development platform used by thousands of companies, including more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

Discover Agentic AI in Resolve: RITA, Jarvis & the Future of IT Automation

Unlock the next generation of IT automation with Resolve’s groundbreaking agentic AI features. In this video, we introduce powerful new capabilities designed to help IT teams accelerate resolutions, streamline workflow creation, and bring control to enterprise AI strategies within the Resolve platform.