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How eG Enterprise helps MSPs offering digital workspaces, add value-added services

In a fiercely competitive market, against a background of vendor licensing cost changes that are impacting profit margins, many MSPs offering digital workspaces are modernizing to remain relevant and futureproof. Many managed service providers have historically focused mostly on uptime/downtime, resource monitoring and so on. Automation tools are reducing the value of conventional managed services.

Monitor the Performance of Your Ruby on Rails Application Using AppSignal

In the first part of this article series, we deployed a simple Ruby on Rails application to DigitalOcean's app platform. We also hooked up a Rails app to AppSignal, seeing how simple errors are tracked and displayed in AppSignal's Errors dashboard. In this part of the series, we'll dive into how to set up the following for your Ruby on Rails application using AppSignal: Let's get into it!

Introduction to Managed Monitoring

Monitoring, in the context of software, is a catch-all term for visibility into infrastructure, or an application. It can encompass metrics, logs, traces, and any other telemetry data that provides information on a running application, server, or another device. Monitoring helps you catch problems before your customers do and speeds up the time to resolution for any problems that do slip through. Managed monitoring is where another company runs part or all of your monitoring system.

.conf24 Day 2 Keynote: Innovating for the Future

Get pumped for day 2, when we’ll dive deeper into how Splunk and Cisco are revolutionizing the way customers build digital resilience. Hear from Splunk SVP and GM of products & technology, Tom Casey, who will reveal our product vision. He’ll be joined by Jeetu Patel, Cisco EVP and GM of security and collaboration, to share the power of our combined portfolio. And you’ll hear from product leaders about new innovations, with live demos from United Airlines, Progressive Insurance and more.

.conf24 Day 1 Keynote: The Splunk You Love, Now Even Better

It’s time to kick off.conf24! Start the week right with Splunk EVP and GM Gary Steele, who will share how Splunk customers are building a safer and more resilient digital world, plus drop fresh product announcements. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins will join Gary to inspire you about how Cisco + Splunk will power and protect the AI revolution and make the Splunk you love even better. We’ll also welcome a customer guest and give Splunkie and partner award winners a well-deserved moment in the spotlight.

Are dashboards dead? Not quite. They just haven't evolved

In discussions across the tech and data communities in recent years, a provocative idea has been gaining traction: the notion that dashboards are dead. The first time I came across this was in the article by Taylor Brownlow of the same name, "Dashboards are Dead". A worthwhile read. The article suggests that dashboards, as we known them, no longer serve the needs of modern data-driven organizations. Not through their own fault as such, more through misuse or over-asking.

Native Binaries with PHP

There is always a big debate about whether interpreted or compiled languages are more useful. I think it is important to look at the pros and cons. Both language types have their strengths and weaknesses. While interpreted languages are great for maintaining and modifying software, compiled languages usually outperform them in terms of performance and packaging.

10 Reasons to Get a Proxy for Your Home Use

If you're passionate about maintaining privacy in your digital life, understanding the benefits of using a proxy server for home use is crucial. Proxies offer an extra layer of security and anonymity, which can be particularly appealing for those concerned with protecting their online activity. This article outlines ten compelling reasons why integrating a proxy into your home network is a smart move.

What is end-user experience monitoring?

In today’s hyper-connected world, web applications and platforms are the cornerstone of our daily activities. From routine tasks like checking the weather or managing finances to booking a vacation, these digital tools seamlessly integrate into every aspect of our lives. However, when these applications malfunction—whether due to unexpected errors, crashes, or slow loading times—the consequences can be far-reaching.