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Sam Bucci - Ribbon in the Rapidly Evolving Telecommunications Landscape

In a recent discussion, Sam Bucci elaborated on the unique positioning of Ribbon Communications in the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. He emphasized Ribbon’s capability to support a diverse range of customers as they transition their network infrastructures, whether they prefer appliance-based solutions, virtualized network functions (VNFs), or cloud-native solutions. Bucci highlighted Ribbon’s versatility in scaling operations to meet the varying needs of both large Tier One customers, such as Verizon, and smaller businesses in rural areas.

How to make APIM log data easily accessible for non-technical users?

This video explains the use case for API Management and Integration using the Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) feature of Turbo360. The scenario involves tracking help desk ticket submissions via an API, ensuring that support teams and business users can easily check the status of tickets. The challenge is that log data is complex and not easily accessible to non-technical users. Turbo360 simplifies this by providing a user-friendly interface where support teams can search, filter, and analyze logs without deep technical expertise.

OpenTelemetry Visualization Setup: A Developer's Guide

If you've ever tried to set up OpenTelemetry visualization, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. But don't worry—in this guide, we'll break it all down step by step. Whether you're just getting started or looking to fine-tune your existing setup, this walkthrough will help you get the most out of your telemetry data.

How to Use OpenSearch with Python for Search and Analytics

If you're working with search and analytics, you’ve probably heard about OpenSearch—the open-source alternative to Elasticsearch. OpenSearch is a powerful tool, whether you're building a search engine, running log analytics, or implementing full-text search in your applications. And the best part? You can integrate it easily with Python.

What Is Cloud Forecasting And How To Do It Right

One of the cloud’s greatest advancements is its ability to scale resources like vCPU and memory based on demand. However, this auto-scaling can also lead to unexpected cost fluctuations — sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic — especially with new or unpredictable workloads. That’s why cloud forecasting is essential. It helps you stay ahead of unpredictable costs by aligning your spending with business goals. How? We’ll break down how cloud cost forecasting works.

Software delivery metrics for platform teams

For platform teams, success means empowering developers with efficient, reliable tools and workflows that accelerate software delivery. As organizations scale, platform engineering teams must balance developer autonomy with standardization while providing infrastructure that supports rapid, reliable software delivery. In today’s complex development environments, platform teams are crucial for maintaining productivity at scale.

CI/CD requirements for generative AI

CI/CD for generative AI applications presents unique challenges in model deployment, testing, and monitoring. Unlike traditional software applications, generative AI systems involve large model artifacts, complex dependencies, and specialized hardware requirements, making a sophisticated CI/CD pipeline essential for reliable delivery. As organizations embrace generative AI technologies, the need for specialized CI/CD solutions becomes critical.

FinOps IT Financial Management

Cloud computing has revolutionized IT infrastructure by offering unparalleled scalability and adaptability. However, organizations face significant challenges when it comes to effectively managing their cloud costs. Traditional IT Financial Management (ITFM) methodologies, designed for on-premises operations, often struggle to address the advanced financial complexities of cloud-based investments. This is where FinOps IT Financial Management takes center stage.

From Downtime to Peak Performance: How IT Network Support Can Help Your Business Thrive

Businesses today rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently. Whether handling internal communications, storing sensitive customer data, or managing online transactions, a well-maintained IT network is the backbone of modern business operations. However, many companies face downtime, cybersecurity threats, and performance issues due to poorly managed IT networks.