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Elastic Observability monitors metrics for Google Cloud in just minutes

Developers and SREs choose to host their applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for its reliability, speed, and ease of use. On Google Cloud, development teams are finding additional value in migrating to Kubernetes on GKE, leveraging the latest serverless options like Cloud Run, and improving traditional, tiered applications with managed services. Elastic Observability offers 16 out-of-the-box integrations for Google Cloud services with more on the way.

C-suite insights on the transformative power of generative AI

Generative AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate, from improving operational resilience to mitigating security risks and enhancing customer experiences. In a recent roundup of c-suite insights from three IT leaders — Matt Minetola, CIO, Mandy Andress, CISO, and Rick Laner, chief customer officer — we gain a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI is being used to improve business outcomes across organizations.

Splunk Edge Hub: Physical Data, Sensing and Monitoring on the Edge

Splunk Edge Hub device is a multi-component solution that includes a hardware device coupled with the Splunk platform and solutions that our partners build on top of both. It is a powerful tool that can help collect, distribute and act on data from edge devices and sensors, making it easier to capture and act on data that can be difficult to access physically or digitally.

How SpyCloud Architected Its Cribl Stream Deployment

In this livestream, I talked to Ryan Saunders – Manager of Security Operations at SpyCloud, about how he used the Cribl Reference Architecture to build a scalable deployment. He explained how this approach enabled SpyCloud to grow alongside its evolving needs without requiring significant rework. The reference architecture also facilitated a repeatable data-onboarding process, reducing administrative time and allowing the team to focus on critical security and data analysis tasks.

SIEM Implementation Guide: A How-To Guide

In an era where cybersecurity threats are not just frequent but increasingly sophisticated (and becoming more costly), the need for robust defense mechanisms has never been more critical. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) emerges as a cornerstone in this complex data environment. It’s not just another tool in your cybersecurity toolkit; it’s a solution designed to elevate your organization’s security posture.

Active vs. Passive Monitoring: What's The Difference?

Today, it’s perfectly normal for businesses to continuously monitor software applications and IT infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted customer service. Active and passive monitoring are the two popular methods enterprises use for infrastructure and application performance monitoring (APM). As the names indicate, these two approaches to monitoring are very different.

The Leading Jaeger Dashboard Examples

Unlocking the full potential of observability and tracing in modern software ecosystems has become imperative for businesses striving to deliver improved reliability and user experience. In this comprehensive roundup, we will dive into the world of Jaeger-incorporated observability and tracing dashboards, offering a curated selection of the best use cases that empower DevOps teams, engineers, and developers to gain unparalleled insights into the inner workings of their applications.

Manage metrics & logging costs with Grafana Cloud + Log Volume Explorer demo | ObservabilityCON

Are your SRE and platform teams under pressure to ingest fewer metrics and logs in the name of cost savings? Reducing costs does not have to mean reduced observability. This recording walks through the cost management features in Grafana Cloud that allow you to analyze, attribute, monitor, and optimize your metrics and logs usage – and lower costs – without compromising your observability strategy.

Generative AI & Enterprise IT: Overhyped or Radically Under Estimated?

Join Cribl’s Jackie McGuire and Ed Bailey as they discuss AI's current and future state. They will discuss the many challenges and vast promise of this promising way to increase productivity and solve problems. In addition, Jackie and Ed will also comment on SolarWinds’ response to the SEC charges alleging Solarwinds and its CISO defrauded investors by repeatedly misleading them about its cybersecurity posture. Please join us for a great conversation.