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Traces & Spans: Observability Basics You Should Know

Apr 23, 2025 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
In modern software architecture, applications aren't just getting bigger—they're getting more distributed. With microservices, serverless functions, and containers running across multiple environments, understanding what's happening inside your systems can feel like trying to track a single raindrop in a storm. That's where traces and spans come in. These observability tools aren't just buzzwords—they're your secret weapon for making sense of complex distributed systems.
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martello

Is hybrid collaboration causing you headaches?

Apr 23, 2025 By Mia Martello In Martello Technologies
Real-time collaboration and virtual meetings have become part of the basic fabric of how work gets done. Because different collaboration platforms do different things really well, most organizations tend to mix and match them to fit their requirements. Teams and Zoom are two of the most common pairings. A study commissioned by Zoom and conducted by the research firm, Metrigy found that 62% of companies use both.
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Need a better tool for managing hybrid collaboration environments?

Apr 23, 2025 By Mia Martello In Martello Technologies
If your clients are like most, they use multiple collaboration platforms to drive business and get work done. A common combo is Microsoft Teams and Zoom: over 60% of organizations use both, and together the two have a more than 80% share of the videoconferencing market. More platforms mean more complexity for you to manage — more parameters to watch, more tools to bounce between to keep an eye on things.
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How Much Should I Be Spending On Observability?

Apr 23, 2025 By Charity Majors In Honeycomb
I recently wrote an update to my old piece on the cost of observability, on how much you should spend on observability tooling. The answer, of course, is “it’s complicated.” Really, really complicated. Some observability platforms are approaching AWS levels of pricing complexity these days.
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icinga

Monitor Microservices Effectively: A Practical Guide

Apr 23, 2025 By Simona Omidkar In Icinga
Modern applications are often built using microservices: Small, independent components that work together. This makes systems more flexible and scalable, but also harder to monitor. In this guide, we’ll explain what microservice monitoring is, why it’s different from traditional approaches, and how to do it effectively. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing setup, this article will help you monitor microservices with confidence.
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How to Get Started with Grafana Infinity Data Source Plugin | Grafana Labs

Apr 23, 2025 By Grafana In Grafana
In this Grafana Learning Journey supplementary video, Developer Advocate Marie Cruz shows how to start with the Grafana Infinity Data Source plugin, from installation to building a dashboard using CSV and JSON data. CHAPTERS Grafana Cloud is the easiest way to get started with Grafana dashboards, metrics, logs, and traces. Our forever-free tier includes access to 10k metrics, 50GB logs, 50GB traces and more. We also have plans for every use case.
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Building Smarter Manufacturing Systems with Bosch Rexroth and InfluxDB

Apr 23, 2025 By Charles Mahler In InfluxData
Manufacturers are under pressure to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and future-proof their factories. Rising costs, global competition, and shifting customer expectations mean that even small inefficiencies can lead to lost revenue or market share. This is difficult while using legacy systems that limit visibility and adaptability. These outdated systems often operate in silos, making it hard to access real-time data, respond to unexpected issues, or scale with modern technologies.
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percepio

From Mandate to Mindset

Apr 23, 2025 By Percepio In Percepio
Regulations like the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are top of mind for many in the embedded software world right now, and understandably so. The pressure to comply is real, especially for teams already juggling tight schedules and complex development environments. But as disruptive as these mandates might feel, they also present an opportunity and perhaps a necessary nudge to adopt better habits that can strengthen the software we build, far beyond compliance.
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System Center 2025 Migration: Preparing for a Smooth Transition

Apr 22, 2025 By NiCE IT Mgmt In NiCE IT Mgmt
Microsoft System Center has been a cornerstone of enterprise IT management, evolving to meet the dynamic demands of modern IT infrastructures. The release of System Center 2025 represents a significant advancement, introducing new capabilities designed to enhance security, streamline operations, and support hybrid cloud environments. These enhancements address the growing complexity of IT ecosystems, enabling organizations to manage workloads more efficiently and securely across on-premises and cloud environments.
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