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Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a myriad of virtual servers to cater to almost any need you can think of. And the pricing reflects these options. Let’s dive right into it.

In-app purchases (IAPs) are the lifeblood of mobile app monetization, but getting users to complete a transaction isn’t always easy. A slow checkout page, a failed payment request, or even a minor delay in loading the purchase screen can make users abandon their purchase altogether. So, how do you optimize the app conversion rate and ensure that a user has a successful transaction every time?

In today's hyper-disruptive risk climate, most businesses are under-prepared. With cyberattacks threatening organizations every day, even the most experienced risk professionals are under growing uncertainty. In this climate, can you really afford not to monitor your networks? Failing to monitor your network isn't just a technical oversight; it's a strategic vulnerability.

When it comes to infrastructure and application monitoring, Datadog and Zabbix are two widely recognized tools, each catering to different needs. While Datadog is a cloud-based observability platform offering end-to-end monitoring, Zabbix is an open-source monitoring solution known for its flexibility in tracking network devices and server performance. But which one should you choose?

If you’re reading this, chances are high you’re looking for a PRTG alternative and considering switching from Paessler PRTG to Icinga. Maybe it’s the rising costs of PRTG, or maybe you want a monitoring solution that gives you more flexibility and control. Whatever your reason, I want to give you an honest, technical perspective on what that switch entails. I’m not here to tell you PRTG is bad – far from it.

Conan is a leading software package manager for C/C++ development environments. As an open source multi-platform package manager, it is used to create, manage and share native binaries and their dependencies based on C/C++ code. C/C++ is often the preferred language for developing embedded systems, mobile platforms, and real-time applications due to its low-level control, high performance, and direct memory management capabilities.

In the face of increasingly complex, far-reaching network architectures, organizations continue to adopt Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to enhance network performance, security, and agility. Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE) offers a versatile platform that integrates with leading SD-WAN vendors, enabling businesses to deploy their virtual network functions seamlessly.

Databases are fundamental to almost all applications, facilitating everything from financial dealings to social media engagements. Nonetheless, efficient database performance monitoring frequently resembles maneuvering through a labyrinth, with concealed traps that may result in diminished performance or expensive downtime. In this article, we will examine frequent mistakes in database monitoring and offer helpful advice to avoid them.

For over 15 years, Ribbon Communications and Cellusys have worked together to drive innovation in signaling solutions. Today, we’re excited to announce the next phase of our collaboration: Cellusys and Ribbon will be combining the strength of the Cellusys Signaling Firewall and Roaming platforms with the Ribbon DSC and STP though the purchase by Cellusys of a license of the source code to the Ribbon STP and DSC products.

Are you paying for colo space and/or power you’re not using? With colocation data center demand soaring, costs are rising, and vacancy rates are at record lows. Limited availability, coupled with increasing power and operational expenses, is putting financial pressure on businesses renting colo space.