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Foundation models, or large AI models, are the driving force behind the advancement of generative AI applications that cover an ever-growing list of use cases including chatbots, code completion, autonomous agents, image generation and more. However, when it comes to understanding observability metrics, current large language models (LLMs) are not optimal.

Hybrid work is very much here to stay. But in spite of that, many companies still haven’t come around to the idea, meaning the tools and systems offered aren’t always used to best effect. This leaves these businesses unprepared to embrace the hybrid world of work we now all find ourselves in. Take hybrid meetings for example – which combine in-person and remote participation, using digital tools to facilitate communication and collaboration across various locations.

Over the past six years at Megaport, I’ve witnessed a growing desire for change in the Financial Services (FS) industry, particularly regarding application and data mobility within organizations and with third-party partners. Initially, many in FS approached cloud adoption tentatively, waiting until it was fully matured and trusted across the industry. Today, however, the FS sector is one of the largest users of cloud services globally.

At Keysight Technologies, engineers are the core of the business. These engineers place high demand on their technology, to support the high demands of their work. If engineers are bogged down by technical issues, that has a direct impact on product development and business outlook – creating an imperative for IT at Keysight Technologies to provide a seamless digital workplace.

To create exceptional products, developers need to understand the behavior of backed systems; however, we generally have the most control over the applications we’re deploying (not their dependent infrastructure). With this in mind, we’ve added new Insights to Sentry, providing visibility into common backend building blocks such as Caches, Queues, Queries, and Outbound Requests so you can quickly troubleshoot and debug issues when they occur.

The introduction of ChatGPT two years ago caused sharply increased interest in (and use of) large language models (LLMs), followed by a crush of commercial and open source competition. Now, companies are rushing to develop and deliver applications that use LLM APIs to provide AI functionality.

An internal status page is a centralized platform where a company can display the operational status of its internal systems and external services. It's designed primarily for employees, IT support teams, and relevant stakeholders to stay informed about system performance, outages, maintenance, and other critical updates. First, congratulations on creating an internal status page.

Virtualization is everywhere. We think of virtualization as beginning with PC-based servers then moving onto Linux boxes. But the origins are very different, going all the way back to 1968, when IBM invented virtualization with the release of the IBM System/360 Model 67 mainframe. We all know where it has gone since. PCs, storage and even networks are virtualized. Nowadays, enterprises and SMBs have a wealth of virtual devices and services they must manage and secure, with servers still leading the way.

It’s summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means it’s also travel season. But before you depart for your dream holiday, don’t forget the essentials: passport, suitcase, and … Grafana? That’s right. If you’re headed to a different country, odds are you’ll use a different currency when you get there. And you can use Grafana to track changes in the exchange rates so you can get the most bang for your buck.

In a business world increasingly oriented towards efficiency and mobility, network management becomes a critical factor for success. Cisco Meraki stands as an undisputed leader thanks to its ability to offer a fully cloud-based technology, allowing companies of any size to manage their network devices remotely and centrally.