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Stop Firefighting: Get Ahead of the Next Microsoft 365 & Teams Outage with Vantage DX

Let’s face it: when Microsoft Teams goes down, it’s a nightmare for IT teams with everyone asking ‘is there a Microsoft Teams outage’? Today’s Microsoft outage was a stark reminder of this reality. Organizations relying on Microsoft 365 were hit hard, scrambling to manage the fallout. But what if you didn’t have to scramble?

OpenSearch vs Elasticsearch: Complete Platform Comparison [2024]

Choosing between OpenSearch and Elasticsearch in 2024 represents a critical decision for organizations seeking robust search and analytics solutions. Both platforms offer comprehensive capabilities, but their approaches differ significantly. This in-depth comparison will help you make an informed decision based on your specific needs.

Operational Resilience featuring Alexis

Cloud resiliency starts with your network! Your AWS deployment is packed with features like availability zones and auto-scaling for cloud resiliency. But what about the network connecting you to AWS? At Megaport, we’ve reimagined cloud connectivity to make building a resilient network as seamless as AWS makes deploying resilient infrastructure. Traditional Direct Connect: Weeks of waiting, managing redundant infrastructure, and compliance risks in regulated industries.

It's Time To Let Go of Your (Business) Traditions

Recently, on the Your Edge podcast, I spoke about how your organization’s culture directly affects your employees’ ability to support customers – how your values influence employee actions. Well, this spurred some conversations about whether it’s more important to invest in your organization’s culture for the sake of your customers or your employees.

From iOS to Web Apps: Comparing Setup and Development

I joined ilert as a student front-end software developer. Before, I was mainly writing iOS apps. Even though I already had some experience with web technologies, diving deep into front-end development was a huge step. Both developing iOS apps and web apps share the same kinds of tasks, such as developing the user interface (UI) and writing app logic. However, the actual development environments are completely different.

The Growing Importance of Load Optimization in High-Density Racks

As the demand for faster processing, greater storage, and more efficient computing continues to rise, so does the need for high-density servers. These powerful machines are designed to pack more computing power into smaller spaces, allowing data centers to maximize their capacity while minimizing their physical footprint. However, as server density increases, so does the weight of the equipment—often significantly.