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Monitoring your Express application using OpenTelemetry

Nodejs is a popular Javascript runtime environment that executes Javascript code outside of a web browser. Express is the most popular web frameworks that sits on top of Nodejs and adds functionalities like middleware, routing, etc. to Nodejs. You can monitor your express application using OpenTelemetry and a tracing backend of your choice.

The Ultimate Guide to Software License Optimization

Software License Optimization is an important and expensive part of IT’s remit. The SaaS industry alone is expected to generate 883.34 billion by 2029, as the use of SaaS applications moves from common to ubiquitous. The workplace is now primarily digital, and many businesses either are, or are moving to entirely cloud-based systems. Yet this proliferation of cloud-based SaaS applications alongside existing on-prem applications creates complexity for IT teams.

AWS Cost Explorer Vs. Cost And Usage Report (Is There A Better Option?)

A major problem led Amazon to introduce Cost Explorer and Cost and Usage Reports. Many Amazon Web Services (AWS) users were overspending on services they couldn't quite identify. Before the two cloud financial management tools, the AWS public cloud was like a buffet menu without prices. Engineers could use as many cloud resources as they could get away with (and then some), only to be hit with surprise bills at the end of the month or billing cycle.

9 Ways to Do Proactive IT Support - And Switch From The Break/Fix Model

As organizations become aware of the importance of proactive IT support, many IT support teams are adopting a more strategic approach to manage their workload and infrastructure. However, some companies are still using the traditional break/fix model, where IT professionals are only called upon when something goes wrong. But having a reactive approach can lead to prolonged downtime, higher costs, and a frustrated workforce.

Measuring Pricing Effectiveness: Key Metrics (Part 1 of 2)

Pricing Solutions have been around for many years in retail, and commonly the question is asked: Well, do they work? Unfortunately, the answer is not easily determined because it has been challenging to decide what is meant by success and even harder to measure success. Measurement needs to be built into pricing projects from day one, and these measurements need to align with the pricing activities.

How to Build a Culture of Data-Driven Product Management

Product-led growth (PLG) is on the rise, a discipline that relies on the product itself to drive user acquisition, expansion, conversion and retention. Today, 60% of Cloud 100 companies embrace a PLG strategy, because it’s an efficient method of growth with low customer acquisition costs. Plus, cloud-native companies have the unique opportunity to collect more data that shows exactly how customers are using their products, and where potential friction occurs.

How To Start And Run A Radio Station?

Are you ready to start up your very own radio station? With the right guidance, you can do it in no time! Building a successful radio station doesn't come without bumps along the way. That's why it pays off to take a deeper dive into how the entire process works and familiarize yourself with the must-know background information associated with starting and running a radio station. In this blog post, we'll walk through everything from how to apply for FCC licensing and find financial backing, what equipment is needed to broadcast your signal, setting up streaming services for listeners around the world, and more - so that by the end of reading this guide on starting and running your own radio station, you'll have all of the skillsets you need for success!

Future of software license management - Trends and innovations to watch out for

In today’s era of ubiquitous SaaS, software license management has become crucial for organizations that heavily rely on technology. Just to give a quick rundown, it entails closely monitoring and tracking software licenses to ensure that they possess the necessary licenses to meet current and future requirements. It is currently a bigger need than ever before, considering that the need for going fully remote has already proven to be a quick and devastating reality in recent years.

Driving Success: Almaden at Arklok's Sales Convention in São Paulo

On April 5th and 6th, 2023 Almaden participated as a sponsor at the Arklok´s Sales Convention, which took place in São Paulo. Arklok´s Sales Convention was an exciting and energizing experience, and we were thrilled to be a part of it. We were able to connect with Arklok’s sales team, share insights and best practices, and explore new ways to collaborate and grow our businesses together. During the event, Almaden had the opportunity to showcase CIQ® SmartCenter™.

Check, measure, and monitor your bandwidth for an effective network infrastructure

Having slow internet speed can cause huge frustration among the users in an organization. We know how effective use of bandwidth can influence productivity in your business. Bandwidth is the volume of information that can be sent over an internet connection in a measured amount of time calculated in megabytes per second. For instance, let’s assume your organization’s network bandwidth is a canal and your data is the ships sailing through it.