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September 2023

Test Automation - A Key to Telco Cloud Adoption

While industry experts struggle to find consensus on the path to Telco Cloud, almost everyone agrees that automation will play an outsized role in helping network operators overcome the challenges they face in adopting and successfully deploying Telco Cloud. For many network operators, the very inefficient pace of their existing software upgrades is a key challenge they must address to migrate their network to a modern Telco Cloud.

How to get your security team on board with your cloud migration

To find out more about cloud migrations, the pitfalls that await the unwary, and what the security implications are, I recently sat down with Dustin Dorsey, Systems & Data Architect at Biobot Analytics, based in Cambridge, MA. In the first post in this series, we talked about cloud providers being responsible for security ‘of’ the cloud, while their clients are responsible for security ‘in’ the cloud.

Introducing Grafana OnCall shift swaps: A simpler way to exchange on-call shifts with teammates

A family member’s birthday, that concert you’ve waited all year to see, an impromptu weekend getaway with friends — there are a lot of reasons software engineers might want to switch on-call shifts. And rather than have to frantically send Slack messages to your teammates, wouldn’t it be nice to automate the process and quickly find the coverage you need?

Data Visualization for Everyone: How To Simplify the Process

Nowadays, data is being generated at an unprecedented pace. Data is collected everywhere, from various social media platforms to e-commerce websites. This explosion of data has made it almost impossible to make sense of it through traditional methods. This is where data visualization comes into the picture. Data visualization enables companies to interpret vast amounts of information and draw conclusions quickly. It allows users to analyze data in a more accessible and straightforward way.

Deploy or defer the latest macOS 14 Sonoma update with Endpoint Central

The wait for the latest macOS 14 update is finally over. The newest macOS Sonoma update comes with a plethora of security and privacy features intended to make your computing environment safer. Apple users can now explore new video conferencing features and advanced game mode, enable password and passkey sharing, and so much more. While there’s plenty of excitement that comes with an update like this, it’s important to proceed with caution.

GitKraken September Video Newsletter (Git Integration for Jira)

🗞️ Extra! Extra! Read – no – SEE all about it! 👀 This month, we switched it up with a fresh video newsletter! 🎬 Our MC, Allison (a.k.a. me, the one writing this description. Hi! 👋 ), is here to guide you through valuable Git Integration for Jira updates and features soon to come.

GitKraken September Video Newsletter (GitKraken Client & GitLens)

🗞️ Extra! Extra! Read – no – SEE all about it! 👀 This month, we switched it up with a fresh video newsletter! 🎬 Our MC, Allison (a.k.a. me, the one writing this description. Hi! 👋 ), is here to guide you through this month's GitKraken Client & GitLens updates, plus fun GitKon announcements, and more.

The Power of SNMP Polling: Monitoring Your Network Like a Pro

Every network admin knows that network stability and performance are the lifeblood of modern enterprises. Every second of downtime or suboptimal performance can result in lost productivity, dissatisfied customers, and significant financial repercussions. To navigate this high-stakes digital terrain successfully, T professionals and network admins need a comprehensive understanding of their network infrastructure and the ability to manage it proactively.