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How IPM helped a top tech brand catch an OpenAI outage before it became a crisis

Today’s digital businesses are more interconnected than ever. Industry research shows that 74% of organizations now take an “API-first” approach, and the average application is powered by between 26 and 50 APIs. While this accelerates innovation, it also introduces new risks: when an external provider fails, the impact can be immediate and far-reaching.

Open Source Automation Tools: Popular Options & How to Choose the Right One for Your Needs

When looking at the broad landscape of IT automation tools, you’ll find dozens (if not hundreds) of tools that seem like viable solutions to your automation needs. Almost all of those tools can be broken down into two categories: Open source automation tools and commercial automation tools. (Open source automation tools with a commercial offering are still considered open source, even if the commercial edition has a price tag.)

How to Collect .NET Application Logs with OpenTelemetry

Observability is essential for maintaining and scaling modern applications. With.NET 8, Microsoft has enhanced support for observability using OpenTelemetry. In this post, we explore how to monitor.NET 8 applications logs with SigNoz, an open-source observability platform, using the OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP) exporter.

Mastering NodeJS Performance Monitoring - A Practical Guide using Open Source Tools

Node.js powers some of the fastest-growing web applications, but its single-threaded nature makes it vulnerable to memory leaks and CPU spikes. To keep your app running smoothly, especially in production, you need more than just web server logs — you need complete visibility across the entire stack.

Top 15 Distributed Tracing Tools for Microservices in 2025

In one of our previous blogs, we discussed distributed tracing in depth. We examined why distributed tracing is critical and its components - spans and trace context. You can check the complete guide here: What is Distributed Tracing and How to Implement it with Open Source? Here, we'll look at some of the best distributed tracing tools. We'll see what each of them offers so that you can choose the right tool for your monitoring and observability requirements.

Top 13 Open Source APM Tools [2025 Guide]

Choosing the right APM tool is critical. How do you know which is the right one for you? Here are the top 13 open-source application performance monitoring(APM) tools that can solve your monitoring needs. Open-source APM tools have added benefits over their SaaS counterparts. They are more transparent, as you can verify their source code, and you can use them without going through the pains of obtaining approvals usually required for using a third-party vendor tool.

How to Recognize Fake Shops on the Internet

Shopping online requires careful consideration to ensure the reliability of the retailer. While some offers may appear attractive, it is important to assess a shop's legitimacy before making a purchase. Indicators of a genuine shop can include clear contact information, secure payment options, and consistent business practices. Conversely, suspiciously low prices, lack of company details, and poor website design can serve as warning signs of a potentially fraudulent site. By critically evaluating these factors, consumers can reduce the risk of encountering scams and make more informed decisions when shopping online.

Adopting New Technologies to Optimize Truck Fleet Performance

Being in charge of a fleet of vehicles makes "running behind" more than just a metaphor-it's a continual nightmare. Drivers are frustrated, customers are impatient, and deliveries are going missing. Spreadsheets and whiteboards can only keep things together so long before they start to fall apart. A common theme is staying ahead of operational challenges, and technology has become the most helpful instrument available to fleet operators. You're already behind schedule if you're still waiting to "feel ready" to modernize.