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What is Synthetic Monitoring?

Synthetic monitoring (SM) uses script-based, simulated user interactions to assess the performance and reliability of websites, application program interfaces (APIs), and other digital services. These scripts can mimic typical user behaviors, such as logging in, completing a purchase, site navigation, etc., and run consistently from multiple locations so you get real-time feedback on how your systems handle different scenarios.

Kentik Named a Value Leader in EMA's 2024 Radar Report for Network Operations Observability

We are excited to share that Kentik has been named a Value Leader in EMA’s 2024 Radar Report for Network Operations Observability. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to building an AI-powered, end-to-end observability platform for modern networks, helping network and cloud teams optimize their infrastructures for availability, performance, cost-efficiency, and security.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is coming - are you ready?

As the official implementation date approaches for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – financial institutions and their information and communication technology (ICT) service providers, across the European Union are gearing up for a significant shift in their operational landscape.

7 Myths of AVD Monitoring

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a powerful and increasingly popular solution that allows businesses to provide secure, scalable, and cloud-based desktop virtualization, usually without the overhead of on-prem infrastructure. However, many organizations underestimate the importance of monitoring, leading to performance, compliance, and cost issues. Today, I will debunk several common myths surrounding AVD monitoring and explain why a proactive approach can save you time, stress and billing costs.

Easiest Way to Monitor Traefik Requests Using StatsD and Graphite

Traefik is a modern reverse proxy and load balancer designed to handle dynamic, microservices-based environments with ease. It's popular for its simple configuration, native integration with cloud platforms, and ability to automatically discover services in real time. Monitoring Traefik is essential to ensure efficient traffic management, gain insights into service performance, and quickly detect issues, making it a vital component in maintaining reliable, high-performance applications.

AI Observability with Grafana with Ishan Jain (Grafana Office Hours #29)

In this Grafana Office Hours, Ishan Jain talks about AI Observability with Grafana: what it entails, factors to consider when monitoring and observing LLMs, and how to do it all with Grafana. He is joined by Senior Developer Advocate Nicole van der Hoeven. LINKS.

Enhance your website and internet service performance with a detailed RCA report

Without visibility into webpage performance metrics, organizations risk encountering several critical challenges. These challenges include slow load times deterring potential customers, difficulty in troubleshooting performance bottlenecks, inefficient resource allocation, missed opportunities for optimization, and a damaged brand reputation due to poor user experience.

What is a Status Page and Why Every Website Needs One

Imagine if every time your website had the hiccups, your customers started dialing support faster than you can say “downtime.” In the modern digital age, where patience is thinner than a smartphone and attention spans are shorter than a tweet, keeping your users informed is not just polite — it’s essential. So, what exactly is a status page? Think of it as your company’s health monitor, but without the awkward blood pressure cuff.