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When you're running a Java application, the JVM is doing a ton of work behind the scenes but unless you're monitoring those internals, it's hard to know how your app is really performing. JVM metrics give you a window into the heart of the runtime: how much memory you're using, how often garbage collection is kicking in, how many threads are active, and where potential bottlenecks might be hiding.

In today’s digital age, businesses and customers alike are increasingly reliant on internet connectivity for day-to-day operations, communications, and transactions. Now more than ever, organizations depend on ISPs and cloud providers to deliver critical applications and services, making uninterrupted connectivity essential for success.

On February 7, 2025, SolarWinds announced that they will be acquired by Turn/River for $4.4 billion and go private as soon as Q2 2025. This development has left customers questioning what’s next. Acquisitions often promise innovation, but Turn/River’s track record with similar purchases, like Paessler PRTG, has raised concerns.

At StatusGator, we know that not all status pages are created equal. Some providers promptly acknowledge incidents, while others lag behind—or worse, never report issues at all. To help users quickly assess the reliability of provider status pages, we’re introducing Status page accuracy ratings.

On March 20, 2025, starting at 15:43 AM UTC, Zendesk users globally encountered 503 “Service Unavailable” errors and 5xx server-side issues, disrupting access to critical support tools and communication channels. While immediate mitigations stabilized core services, intermittent issues continued for over 24 hours, underscoring the complexity of multi-pod infrastructure failures.