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Is hybrid collaboration causing you headaches?

Real-time collaboration and virtual meetings have become part of the basic fabric of how work gets done. Because different collaboration platforms do different things really well, most organizations tend to mix and match them to fit their requirements. Teams and Zoom are two of the most common pairings. A study commissioned by Zoom and conducted by the research firm, Metrigy found that 62% of companies use both.

Need a better tool for managing hybrid collaboration environments?

If your clients are like most, they use multiple collaboration platforms to drive business and get work done. A common combo is Microsoft Teams and Zoom: over 60% of organizations use both, and together the two have a more than 80% share of the videoconferencing market. More platforms mean more complexity for you to manage — more parameters to watch, more tools to bounce between to keep an eye on things.

How Much Should I Be Spending On Observability?

I recently wrote an update to my old piece on the cost of observability, on how much you should spend on observability tooling. The answer, of course, is “it’s complicated.” Really, really complicated. Some observability platforms are approaching AWS levels of pricing complexity these days.

Monitor Microservices Effectively: A Practical Guide

Modern applications are often built using microservices: Small, independent components that work together. This makes systems more flexible and scalable, but also harder to monitor. In this guide, we’ll explain what microservice monitoring is, why it’s different from traditional approaches, and how to do it effectively. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing setup, this article will help you monitor microservices with confidence.

Building Smarter Manufacturing Systems with Bosch Rexroth and InfluxDB

Manufacturers are under pressure to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and future-proof their factories. Rising costs, global competition, and shifting customer expectations mean that even small inefficiencies can lead to lost revenue or market share. This is difficult while using legacy systems that limit visibility and adaptability. These outdated systems often operate in silos, making it hard to access real-time data, respond to unexpected issues, or scale with modern technologies.

From Mandate to Mindset

Regulations like the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are top of mind for many in the embedded software world right now, and understandably so. The pressure to comply is real, especially for teams already juggling tight schedules and complex development environments. But as disruptive as these mandates might feel, they also present an opportunity and perhaps a necessary nudge to adopt better habits that can strengthen the software we build, far beyond compliance.
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System Center 2025 Migration: Preparing for a Smooth Transition

Microsoft System Center has been a cornerstone of enterprise IT management, evolving to meet the dynamic demands of modern IT infrastructures. The release of System Center 2025 represents a significant advancement, introducing new capabilities designed to enhance security, streamline operations, and support hybrid cloud environments. These enhancements address the growing complexity of IT ecosystems, enabling organizations to manage workloads more efficiently and securely across on-premises and cloud environments.

Distributed Network Monitoring: Guide to Getting Started & Troubleshooting

When systems span clouds, containers, and regions, knowing what’s happening under the hood is more than a nice-to-have—it’s critical. Traditional monitoring tools often fall short in these complex setups. That’s where distributed network monitoring steps in. This guide cuts through the noise to offer a clear, practical approach to keeping tabs on distributed systems—without drowning in dashboards or alert fatigue.

Network Monitoring Automation: Streamlining Operations and Efficiency with Motadata AIOps

Did you know the network infrastructure market revenue is expected to reach YS$253.21bn by the end of 2025? Over the years, small businesses and large organizations have been using networks to communicate and exchange information. With digital transformation and adoption of new technologies, networks are becoming increasingly complex. Organizations find it challenging to track these complex, extensive networks and identify issues in real time through manual monitoring.

How One Enterprise Reduced 1,600 Trap Alerts by 80% and Saved 26 Hours During Migration

For large-scale IT organizations, SNMP traps and log alerts are critical, but they can also be a hidden source of technical debt. Over time, alerting systems balloon with noise like redundant conditions, alerts from decommissioned tools, and logic that no longer maps to today’s hybrid infrastructure.