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OpenTelemetry Overview: Unifying Traces, Metrics, and Logs

Jan 13, 2026 By Staff Member In SolarWinds
The IT landscape has evolved rapidly, transitioning from monolithic applications to complex, distributed system architectures comprising microservices that run on platforms like Kubernetes. With this added complexity, simply checking if a server is running is no longer sufficient. As IT professionals, we need insight into what’s really happening inside these systems. That’s where observability comes in.
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IT Trends and Predictions for 2026 - SolarWinds TechPod 105

Jan 13, 2026 By solarwindsinc In SolarWinds
SolarWinds TechPod returns with its annual IT trends and predictions episode — and 2026 is all about Agentic AI. In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor are joined by Sascha Giese (SolarWinds) and Lauren Okruch (SolarWinds Product Marketing) to break down how AI, ITSM, automation, governance, and resilience will shape IT operations in 2026.
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Announcing HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress Controller 3.2

Jan 13, 2026 By Zlatko Bratkovic In HAProxy
We’re excited to announce the simultaneous releases of HAProxy Kubernetes Ingress Controller 3.2 and HAProxy Enterprise Kubernetes Ingress Controller 3.2! All new features described here apply to both products. These releases introduce user-defined annotations, a new frontend CRD, and other minor improvements, and we’ll cover these in detail below. Visit our documentation to view the full release notes.
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802.1X Authentication for BYOD and Guest Networks

802.1X Authentication for BYOD and Guest Networks

Jan 13, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In the modern world of networking, security remains a primary concern for businesses of all sizes. With the proliferation of mobile devices and the increasing trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs, as well as the need to support guest networks, companies are facing growing challenges to protect their digital assets and ensure seamless access control. One effective solution to these challenges is 802.1X authentication. This article explores the role of 802.1X authentication for BYOD and guest networks, highlighting its importance, benefits, and how tools like Portnox are enhancing security within these environments.
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Why Aging Networks Put Critical Infrastructure at Risk-and What It Means for Us

Jan 12, 2026 By Joni Roberts In Ribbon
Everywhere around us, technology is evolving at lightning speed, yet the networks which underpin these capabilities often lag behind. This gap creates vulnerabilities that can impact everything from energy grids to emergency services. Forbes recently explored this urgent issue in an article featuring insights from our CEO Bruce McClelland, who shared an informed perspective on why modernization is essential, not optional. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read the full article.
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How to Monitor Network Performance for Multi-Site Businesses

Jan 12, 2026 By Andrii Kernitskyi In Obkio
When you’re a business managing network performance across 15 branch offices in different cities, you’re going to see some blind spots. Your headquarters may experience consistent connectivity, while remote location experience unpredictable slowdowns that can affect your daily operations.
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The 54% Improvement Playbook: How Top Performers Integrate GenAI into ITSM

Jan 12, 2026 By solarwindsinc In SolarWinds
Don't just read the report—learn how to replicate its most impressive results. In our 2025 State of ITSM Report, a select group of top-performing organizations achieved a staggering 54.3% reduction in resolution time by strategically integrating GenAI. This live session moves beyond the data to share their playbook. We'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to pair GenAI with foundational ITSM practices and demonstrate how to weave these tools into your team's daily workflows to achieve maximum efficiency.
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The Ultimate Small Office Downtime Prevention Checklist

The Ultimate Small Office Downtime Prevention Checklist

Jan 11, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
We've all been there. It is 2:00 PM on a Tuesday, one hour to the deadline, and all of a sudden the internet goes dead. Or the server freezes. Or that critical piece of software decides this is the right time to insist on an update which it cannot perform. What follows is not quietness, but the costly sound of productivity grinding to a halt.
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Optimizing DCI for AI Growth: All Roads Lead to Managed Optical Fiber Networks

Jan 9, 2026 By Mitch Simcoe In Ribbon
The accelerating demand for artificial intelligence and cloud-based applications is fundamentally altering how organizations approach physical infrastructure. As data center construction shifts toward rural geographies in search of affordable power and real estate, the connectivity binding these facilities together has become a critical bottleneck. Network architects and CIOs are currently facing a complex decision matrix regarding Data Center Interconnect (DCI) deployment.
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