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SecureBridge 10.7 Now Available: Stronger Security and Optimized Performance

We are excited to introduce a new version of SecureBridge 10.7 – a suite of client and server components for SSH, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, WebSocket, and SignalR protocols – packed with enhanced security, optimized performance, and extended functionality for secure data transmission.

Scraping NGINX Metrics with OpenTelemetry & Exporting to Carbon

Looking for a straightforward way to collect NGINX metrics with OpenTelemetry and send them to your Graphite-based monitoring setup? Unlike Prometheus, which requires configuring scrape jobs and query language nuances, Carbon/Graphite offers a simpler setup with minimal overhead—just send metrics as plain text and query them easily with familiar tools like Grafana. Whether you're setting up dashboards, alerts, or just keeping an eye on traffic, this guide will get you actionable insights in no time!

How to find and test critical dependencies with Gremlin

Part of the Gremlin Office Hours series: A monthly deep dive with Gremlin experts. Pop quiz - what are all of the dependencies your services rely on? If you’re like most engineers, you probably struggled to come up with the answer. Modern applications are complex and rely on dozens (if not hundreds) of dependencies. Many teams rely on spreadsheets, but manual processes like these break down over time. What if you had a tool that found and tracked dependencies for you?

Energy Regulations Are Rising: Stay Ahead with Modern DCIM

Across regions, the regulatory landscape is shifting dramatically: These regulations signal a new era where energy waste is no longer just an economic concern but a compliance risk. Failure to adhere can result in hefty penalties, restricted operations, and reputational damage.

A comprehensive guide to container security

So much of our modern software runs on containers. Containerized applications offer great flexibility for developers, but they also come with security risks. Container security is a holistic approach to managing risk in containerized environments. Securing containers requires a broad approach incorporating different tools and policies that enforce security in the software supply chain, infrastructure, container runtime environments, and other potential container attack surfaces.

The 28 Best Cloud Cost Management Tools In 2025

Managing and knowing where your cloud spend goes is nearly impossible without the right cloud cost management tools. Cloud-native, distributed technologies like microservices, containers, and Kubernetes can make it even more difficult to have full visibility into resource usage — and the associated costs. This cost information is also often buried in rows and columns of text on cloud providers’ bills. In addition, a lot of cloud cost management tools are clunky and inexact.

Chris Unwin - test data management with Redgate

Chris Unwin discusses the challenges of test data management and how Redgate can solve them. They highlight the difficulties in finding data, discovering PII data, and implementing protective measures like masking. They emphasize the importance of automating these processes to improve feedback cycles and speed up delivery.

Simplifying Kubernetes architecture for DevOps

Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for managing containerized applications, but its architecture can seem complex to DevOps teams. Let’s break it down into simple terms and explore how tools like Site24x7 can simplify the process of designing and monitoring Kubernetes architecture.