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SCCM vs WSUS: What You Need To Know

There are a variety of modern and legacy technology solutions that businesses can use in their IT environments. WSUS and SCCM are two different legacy products by Microsoft that are used for IT management. They each have unique capabilities that serve endpoints and ensure they are in optimal condition. Read on to learn more about the roles of WSUS and SCCM in an IT environment.

TL;DR InfluxDB, the IoT Stack, and MQTT

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes devices with sensors and computational ability which let them collect, exchange, and act on data. IoT is a broad category that includes uses from smart home thermostats to industrial manufacturing equipment. Sensor data is time series data, and IoT is a common use case for InfluxDB because it can handle the huge amounts of data IoT sensors create.

Reasons why you should choose BLE asset tracking over RFID asset tracking

RFID is one of the most established asset-tracking technologies. It has been used for a long time. There is no doubt that RFID is a robust technology for asset tracking but there are several other options available that might be a good choice for your organization. That is why in this blog we will give you several reasons for choosing BLE technology over RFID technology. So, without wasting any time let us begin!

What's new in Kubernetes v1.25?

Kubernetes as a project is growing at a rapid pace, resulting in many features being added, deprecated, and removed throughout the process. With the announcement of Kubernetes v1.25, there were a total of 40 enhancements and 2 features being either deprecated or removed. This blog will look at the significant changes coming with the release of Kubernetes v1.25 and how this will impact future use.

Announcing macOS Runners in Bitbucket Pipelines

We are happy to announce that Bitbucket Pipelines now supports macOS self-hosted runners. We have moved from beta to an official release. You can now create a self-hosted runner and run it on your macOS infrastructure to run macOS and iOS builds. Since you’re using your own runner, you won't be charged for Bitbucket Pipelines build minutes.

How to Run a Post-Mortem Meeting: Tips, Tricks & Checklist

Meetings are a necessary evil in any workplace. They can be long, tedious, and often unproductive. But post-mortem (PM) meetings are different. They are one of the most valuable meetings a service-oriented organization can have. Post-mortem meetings are an essential part of any project manager's toolkit. They provide an opportunity to reflect on what went well and what could be improved upon in future projects.

Deeper Insight into the Factors Impacting Microsoft Teams Call Quality

The new release of Vantage DX takes discoverability of Microsoft Teams call quality to the next level, with at a glance insight into the end-to-end environment supporting Microsoft Teams calls, including the network and session border controller(SBC). Check out the Top 10 Questions to Ask about the Microsoft Teams User Experience and read on to understand how Vantage DX provides the answers.

FinOps: Measuring Cloud Waste

Cloud spend — which research shows makes up 51% of IT budgets — is a prime candidate for company cost savings initiatives with the potential to make a huge difference in gross margins. It’s also an area that has grown dramatically in the last few years due to digital transformation and a rise in cloud demand during the pandemic.