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Multi-cloud trends in transport and logistics

The transport, logistics, and supply chain sectors are laser focused on efficiency. The aim is to get the right thing to the right place at the right time, making best use of the available infrastructure, while a multitude of global and local factors attempt to eat into margins. In the last 36 months, a litany of events have caused consistent supply chain issues, from Covid to grounded cargo ships, to industrial action to escalating fuel prices.

Monitor your Linux web apps on Azure App Service with Datadog

Azure App Service is a fully managed platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solution for deploying web applications, event-driven functions, RESTful APIs, and more. Azure App Service enables developers to quickly build and release services that scale dynamically—without worrying about provisioning and maintaining infrastructure. Last year, we released the Datadog extension for Azure App Service for deep visibility into your Windows.NET applications.

Spot Connect: Building blocks for CloudOps

Everybody loves building blocks. The simplicity of creating models, the flexibility in changing design and purpose as the play evolves, and the endless possibilities. This is one of the reasons applications that are aimed at educating kids about programming are using the concept of no-code/low-code building blocks. My kids, for example, just love Scratch, Tynker, MakeCode Micro:bit, and of course Minecraft Education.

Kubecon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2023 Recap

KubeCon Amsterdam was an incredible gathering of like-minded professionals, bringing together devops, software engineers, vendors, and cloud technology enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s event was the biggest KubeCon + CloudNativeCon ever, with a sold-out attendee list of 10,000 strong. The sheer scale of the event was a testament to the growing popularity of cloud native technology and the vibrant community that supports it.

Cloud Monitoring Console's Health Dashboard: Maximize Your Monitoring Efficiency

Are you a Splunk Cloud admin tired of sifting through various tools and dashboards to monitor the health of your Splunk Cloud deployment? Do you often find yourself wondering what actions you can take to keep your Splunk Cloud deployment running smoothly? Are you looking for ways to be alerted before something impacts your deployment performance? Look no further than the Cloud Monitoring Console's Health Dashboard!

Is Your Cloud Spend Problem a Cloud Cost Tracking and Accountability Problem?

Most companies overspend on cloud services. Many factors contribute to this problem, and while organizations know that their cloud budgets are bloated, they still struggle to reel in those costs. Are they implementing the tools and processes to track their cloud costs effectively? And are they adopting controls to instill discipline and accountability in their cloud spending habits? We explored these questions in our latest State of Multi-Cloud Management research report.

Understanding the Different Types of Server Solutions for Your Business Needs

When it comes to running a successful business, there are certain decisions that have to be made in order for things to run smoothly. One of those important decisions you must consider is which type of server solution will best meet your needs. Whether you're just getting started or already have an existing infrastructure, understanding the different types of servers available and how they work can help ensure you choose the one that will give you maximum performance and efficiency.

The Sun's Setting on Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Rising on SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability

Cisco recently announced its plan to End of Life (EOL) Cisco Prime Infrastructure. While they’re offering an alternative solution with this announcement, Cisco DNA Center, support for multi-vendor environments appears to be decreasing.