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In software development, even common IT operations tasks require specialized skills. Collaboration between specialized teams is the driving force of DevOps, more than any tooling or workflow. But self-service automation becomes valuable when common, routine tasks and processes start to restrict developers and burden operations teams.

The telecom landscape is undergoing a transformation unlike anything we’ve seen before, and at the heart of this epic shift is the Radio Access Network (RAN). What used to be a quiet, behind-the-scenes player in mobile communications has now become the backbone of modern connectivity—powering everything from the phone in your pocket to entire smart cities.

We take our phones and tech devices everywhere — whether it’s on the train, at a coffee shop, or even in bed, we’re rarely far from them. In fact, 75% of Americans admit to using their phones even while on the toilet. With each new location, our devices pick up a mix of dust, dirt, and germs along the way. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have heightened our awareness of germs, are we paying enough attention to the bacteria that can gather on our everyday gadgets?

We’re thrilled to share that Squadcast has been recognized as a Leader for the second time in the Incident Management Category. This win celebrates our pioneering role in Unified Incident Management, where we bring together On-Call Management, Incident Response, Workflow Automation, AI/ML-powered Noise Reduction, and SLO tracking—all in one platform.

Learn essential commands, examples, and best practices for using kubectl exec to troubleshoot and manage your Kubernetes applications.