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Cloud computing and containerization have brought many benefits to IT systems, like speed to market and on-demand scaling. But it has also increased operational complexity. Applications built on dynamic and distributed infrastructure are challenging to operate and maintain. A robust observability framework can help application owners stay on top of their software systems. In this article, we will introduce SigNoz - an open source observability platform.

We recently sat down with Jude Bakeer, one of LogicMonitor’s Solutions Engineers, to talk about the future of IT and Observability. Part of Jude’s role requires her to talk to customers and enterprises every day. Over the years, she’s gathered unparalleled insights into key trends across these industries and segments – from ops teams to C-level executives.

It may seem like ancient history, but there was a time when telecommunications companies only had to worry about connecting customers over landlines. Today, their businesses depend on vast cellular networks to not only provide strong wireless phone coverage in countless locations, but also handle the demands of tablets, computers, and machine-to-machine communications.

In Part I in our series outlining best practices for scaling observability, we reviewed the data analysis capabilities that can help engineers troubleshoot faster during high pressure situations during a game launch. Nobody wants lag time or crashes in their game launch. Similarly, no one wants terminated sessions or for your gamer customers to log off and play a competitor’s game.

We’re adopting Honeycomb with our teams, however, we’re trying to set up Availability Checks for our services like we’ve done with previous providers. How do we do that in Honeycomb?

Level 4, Proactive Observability With AIOps, is the most advanced level of observability. At this stage, artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) is added to the mix. AIOps, in the context of monitoring and observability, is about applying AI and machine learning (ML) to sort through mountains of data looking for patterns.

September is here, and that means many retailers have already begun preparing for the upcoming holiday season. One weekend in particular tends to be the real-life stress test that companies have come to develop a love-hate relationship with: Cyber Weekend. Or more specifically, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the weekend in between.

Observability is one of the most critical ways to improve visibility and control over complex software systems. If you've ever wondered how observability differs from monitoring, then this guide will explain some of the key differences between these two popular concepts.