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New Feature: Manage Your session.id in Honeycomb's Web SDK

The session.id field is special in Honeycomb for Frontend Observability. It’s a default option for filtering and grouping, and it’s the basis for session timeline analysis (in Early Access). Now you can control how session.id is set. In prior releases (< 0.15.0) of the Honeycomb Web SDK, we used our own UUID generator for session.id, and it was not accessible outside of the Web SDK itself. As of version 0.15.0, we give you full control.

Ensuring Compliance & Business Continuity with Automated Backup & Recovery

Every organization has two non-negotiables: stay compliant and stay online. But achieving both—especially at scale—isn’t easy. Many IT teams still rely on manual processes for backups, documentation, and recovery. And when something goes wrong? The cost isn’t just measured in downtime, but in regulatory penalties, lost trust, and business disruption. What if network compliance wasn’t a separate process—but could naturally integrate into your recovery strategy?

One year in: How Flex Licensing is transforming log management and visibility

A year ago, we set out to transform log analytics pricing by making it as flexible, transparent, and as customer-friendly as possible. We built a model that aligns cost with business value, charging only for data storage and analytics executed. With Flex Licensing, customers can scale usage up or down without breaking the bank, eliminating hidden costs and inefficient licensing structures. There is no more pre-planning or tiering of log data; there is just log ingest with sensible pricing.

Troubleshooting Java Applications with Coroot

Java applications run on top of the JVM — a powerful but complex runtime environment that re-implements many OS features. It has its own memory management, garbage collector, and dynamic code compiler (JIT). While these features help with performance and portability, they often make troubleshooting a real challenge. At Coroot, we recently improved our support for continuous profiling in JVM-based applications.

Application monitoring for businesses of every size

Can application performance truly influence business outcomes? The numbers say it all. Amazon’s 2024 annual report revealed a staggering $638 billion in revenue—and by its own benchmark, a mere 100 millisecond delay could cost Amazon 1% in sales, equating to a potential $6.38 billion loss. Now imagine the scale of financial impact on organizations worldwide with underperforming applications. Every millisecond counts, and the business case for optimizing performance has never been clearer.

The Importance of Asset Disposal for asset management: Maximizing Value and Reducing Risks

Starting a business requires investing in fixed assets like land, buildings, equipment, etc. Have you ever wondered what happens when these assets turn old or outdated? Further, why should you never dispose of these capital assets or fixed assets without a proper strategy? Asset Disposal is a critical aspect of asset management that involves the systematic removal of outdated assets from the balance sheet.

How to Use MySQL Performance Analyzer

If you're dealing with slow MySQL queries and wondering why your database performance is lagging, you're not alone. MySQL performance analyzers are key tools for pinpointing bottlenecks, optimizing queries, and ensuring your databases stay efficient and responsive. Let’s explore how these tools can help you keep things running smoothly.

A Comprehensive Guide to Monitoring Disk I/O on Linux

In a Linux environment, understanding how your storage devices perform can mean the difference between a system that flies and one that crawls. Whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or fine-tuning your server setup, getting familiar with Linux disk I/O statistics is an essential skill for any tech professional. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about Linux disk I/O stats - from basic concepts to practical monitoring techniques that you can implement today.

Assist 2.0: The New Era of DEX for Everyone

For many years, I've spoken with power users in IT departments who love the insights they get from Nexthink. They can run complex queries, create dashboards, drill down into the network view, or implement new automations across thousands of digital workplaces. I've also noticed that these same teams have increasingly asked us to share the power of Nexthink with other IT functions, HR teams, or even employees.