Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

What is UDP Packet Loss & How to Monitor It

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head over UDP packet loss? You're not alone. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a go-to for streaming, gaming, and VoIP, but when packets start going AWOL, it can spell trouble for your network's performance. Imagine you're in the middle of an important VoIP call, a critical online gaming session, or a live video stream, and suddenly things get choppy or laggy—that's UDP packet loss rearing its ugly head.

How Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Solves One of IT's Biggest Challenges

The IT departments of companies have never been under so much pressure. With the rise of hybrid work, increasing technological complexity, and the need to maintain productivity and security, tech teams are overwhelmed, reactive, and often invisible in terms of their impact on the business. Amid all this, a new approach is gaining traction among IT leaders seeking efficiency, agility, and user satisfaction: DEX – Digital Employee Experience.

Why SaaS Infrastructure Monitoring Is Critical for Modern IT Operations

In today’s cloud-driven world, keeping track of your software services is no longer optional—it’s essential. SaaS infrastructure monitoring helps IT teams keep an eye on the performance, uptime, and health of all cloud-based applications and systems in real time. With businesses relying heavily on remote tools and digital platforms, monitoring your SaaS stack ensures smooth operations and quick issue resolution.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Use Cases Every DevOps Team Should Know

Modern applications are built using distributed architectures, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. As these systems grow in complexity, it becomes harder for DevOps teams to maintain performance, track issues, and ensure a consistent user experience across all environments. Application Performance Monitoring (APM) helps solve these challenges by providing real-time visibility into how applications behave, from user interactions to backend services and infrastructure.

Building Stronger Tech Communities: Foundations, Success Stories, and Future Directions

Discover the secrets to building thriving tech communities in Austin. Join industry experts Cherie Werner (FIESTA), Kasey Randall (Good Code), Cyndi Schultz (Capital Factory), Laura Santamaria (Red Hat), and Emily Gupton (SKG Texas) as they share their insights on community building, personal success stories, and the future of tech communities. Recorded at Civo Navigate Austin 2025, this panel discussion offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building strong, inclusive, and supportive communities.