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Release v2.6: MCP Server, AI Insights Enhancement, Okta SCIM Integration, SNMP Monitoring and more.

Netdata 2.6.0 is here and it’s our most intelligent release yet! This version brings AI-powered monitoring, easier network visibility, and smoother enterprise integrations, all designed to help you troubleshoot faster and scale smarter. What's New: Netdata Referral Program Every referred user will get a 10% discount when they subscribe to Netdata Business or Homelab - and you will receive 10% of their subscription value (up to a max of 1000$ per space). You can refer an unlimited number of users, so there's no real limit to how much you can earn with the referral program.

I built an MCP Server for Observability. This is my Unhyped Take

Recently, I read a blog titled “It’s The End Of Observability As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”, which discussed MCP servers in observability and how these systems would potentially be the “end of observability”. As someone who has spun up an MCP server for an observability backend and as someone who has been in the space for a while, I certainly do not think so.

Can AI Really Protect Your Business from a Data Breach?

By 2025, experts predict cybercrime will cost the world over $10.5 trillion annually. The average data breach? Almost $4.9 million. But if you run a small business, you're probably thinking: "I'm not a bank or a hospital-why would anyone target me?" The answer? Because you're easier to hack. Small and digital-first businesses now sit at the center of a rising cybercrime wave-and many don't even know it until it's too late.

Why Branding Still Matters in the Age of DevOps and SaaS Automation

In a landscape dominated by automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability dashboards, branding can feel... secondary. After all, if your platform ships fast, scales reliably, and integrates with everything - why should anyone care what it looks or sounds like? The answer is simple: they do.

How To Become A Thought Leader In A Complex Field

In highly technical fields, 'thought leadership' is painted as the content goal. Far from standard exposure-gaining blog posts,thought leadership pieces can set you apart from your competition, highlight your expertise, and give you a winning edge that sees you quoted industry-wide. All of this will prove invaluable to your overall standing. But, you can't exactly reach those heights with a standard weekly 'how-to blog'.

Panel Discussion: Understanding the importance of GPUs for AI success

Are you curious about the role of GPUs in AI and how they can accelerate your projects? Join Kunal Kushwaha (Field CTO), Ben Norris (AI Engineer), and Kendall Miller (Strategic Business Development) in this upcoming panel discussion as they dive into the world of GPUs and their significance in AI.

Checkly Is Now Available in the AWS Marketplace

If your team runs on AWS, getting new tools into your workflow isn’t just about functionality. It’s about how quickly you can procure, integrate, and see value. With Checkly now available on AWS Marketplace, monitoring doesn’t have to be an exception. This launch means Checkly fits into your procurement flow the same way it fits into your CI/CD: seamlessly. No vendor approval bottlenecks, no procurement delays, just faster access to the tools your developers already want to use.

In The AI Era, The Winning Teams Track Cloud Unit Costs From Day 1

Everyone’s obsessed with speed right now. Ship fast. Stack features. Slap an LLM on it and call it v1. Amirite? But in the AI era, where cloud costs can spiral in a weekend, moving fast isn’t enough. The teams that track cloud unit costs from Day 1? They’re the ones who come out ahead. Most teams don’t start there though. They focus on building features and chasing traction, and the cloud bill just shows up like that subscription you forgot to cancel. Maybe someone glances at it.

MCP Server on Splunk Cloud Platform Demo

Discover the future of data interaction! This video introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Splunk Cloud Platform, a groundbreaking capability that seamlessly connects your Splunk data with advanced AI models (LLMs). Learn how to leverage natural language to query, analyze, and manage your Splunk environment without complex SPL. In this comprehensive setup and configuration guide, we'll walk you through.

AirDroid Business for IT & MSPs Mastering Remote POS Device Management

In this video, we will explore how to efficiently manage POS devices and enhance operational efficiency. Our focus is on tackling common issues faced by IT service providers and MSPs, including device crashes, firmware issues, and the need for manual configurations. With AirDroid Business, you can remotely troubleshoot devices, distribute apps seamlessly, enforce device usage restrictions, and track device locations in real-time. Scalability is effortless—whether you manage 300 or 3,000 devices, we’ve got you covered!