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How to Build Resilient Telemetry Pipelines with the OpenTelemetry Collector: High Availability and Gateway Architecture

Let’s bring that back. Today you’ll learn how to configure high availability for the OpenTelemetry Collector so you don’t lose telemetry during node failures, rolling upgrades, or traffic spikes. The guide covers both Docker and Kubernetes samples with hands-on demos of configs. But first, let’s lay some groundwork.

9 Best IT Alerting Software in 2025 (Plus 3 Open-Source Options)

I’ve curated a list of 9 best IT alerting software and 3 open-source alternatives for you. Every tool on this list handles the core alerting functions you need: incident detection, fast alert delivery, clear escalation paths, and reliable incident logging. Since all these tools tick those boxes, I focused on what makes each tool special. You’ll find their unique features under “Standout Alerting Features of ” for each option.

Why continuous profiling is the fourth pillar of observability

Developers have long used profilers to diagnose performance bottlenecks and improve the efficiency of their code. But a modern version of profiling, continuous profiling, is quietly redefining what profiling is and what it can do. By running nonstop in production with very low overhead, continuous profilers give teams always-on visibility into how their code behaves in the real world.

JFrog Deployed on AWS: The Foundation for Cloud-Native Excellence

We are delighted to share the exciting news that JFrog has earned the “Deployed on AWS” badge in AWS Marketplace, marking yet another milestone in our journey of innovation and collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This achievement underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that leverage AWS’s robust infrastructure to enhance the user experience and drive efficiency.

Top 10 Best Software License Management Software For 2025

Selecting the right Software License Management software (or Software License Management tool) can be tricky, but it’s a critical decision for any IT team. The right solution helps you stay compliant, cut unnecessary costs, and gain full control over your software usage — all key goals of effective Software License Management. To make the decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of 10 top Software License Management tools to help you find the best fit for your organization.

Embedded Systems Roadmap: Bridging the Gap

It was around mid-2023 that I realized, despite working as a developer in the field, my knowledge of embedded systems needed a significant refresh. It was time to revisit some of the fundamentals and catch up on the latest technologies and best practices. As I began listing topics to review, I searched for existing embedded systems roadmaps online. However, none perfectly matched my specific learning goals.

How Sentry could stop npm from breaking the Internet

Caching is great! When it works… When it fails, it puts a big load on your backend, resulting in either a self-inflicted DoS, increased server bills, or both. This article is inspired by a real-world incident that happened to npm back in 2016. In the next part, Ben recounts his personal experience responding to the incident while working at npm.

StatusGator now supports Microsoft Teams Workflows

We’ve updated our Microsoft Teams integration to support workflows — Microsoft’s new and recommended approach to incoming webhooks. As Microsoft evolves its platform, it is phasing out the legacy Connectors feature in favor of Workflows. At StatusGator, we’re committed to keeping up with these changes so your integrations remain reliable and future-proof.

Is WhatsApp Safe for Healthcare Communication? Here's What Hospitals in UAE, Israel, and Saudi Are Realizing

At HIMSS this year, in between flashy AI demos and interoperability debates, I kept hearing the same concern from hospital leaders across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel: “We’re still using WhatsApp for clinical messaging—but it’s starting to feel risky.” Some shared stories of messages getting missed. Others brought up concerns around data privacy and compliance.

Observability Data: Ingestion Pipeline Best Practices

Great data is a prerequisite to all things AIOps and observability. Great observability data results in fewer observability gaps, better analysis and insights, and more confidence within teams that rely on the power of modern AIOps and observability technologies. Goals for improved automation, IT efficiencies, intelligent triage and remediation all become more achievable with better data.