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In today’s interconnected and hybrid cloud environments, effective system monitoring is crucial for maintaining performance, reliability, and security. This technical presentation explores how Microsoft Azure enables comprehensive monitoring of the IBM Power ecosystem, explicitly focusing on AIX, Linux on Power, and Linux on Z Series operating systems. Further, active monitoring of HMC and VIOS is considered.

Organizations are constantly challenged by the threat of IT incidents, cyberattacks and breaches. Incidents such as data breaches, malware infections, and system outages can have devastating consequences for businesses, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. In response to these threats, many organizations are turning to incident response platforms to streamline their incident management processes and enhance their cybersecurity posture.

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Patch 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11.

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Release 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11. There are many more changes, don’t forget to check them all out!

The manufacturing sector is at a crossroads. Industry 4.0 brought with it a wave of innovation, with the industrial internet of things (IIoT), advanced automated, and AI-driven analytics. Now, we’re experiencing the onset of Industry 5.0, where humans work alongside smart machines to create more sustainable products, services, and supply chains.

Facing rising technical complexity and pressure from regulators, these are challenging times for financial services organizations. Given the near- and long-term uncertainties, organizations must focus on what’s coming next. That includes navigating technological disruption and the way it’s shaping experiences and expectations for employees and customers alike. Now, 73% of banking interactions happen over digital channels.

Vendor partnerships are the core of the MSP business model. These partnerships enable MSPs to offer vital services like data backups, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions to complement their offerings. These partnerships provide unique competitive differentiators that help MSPs stand out in a crowded market when well-managed. Strong vendor relationships are vital to achieving growth and establishing a solid brand presence.

NIS2 requirements range from Risk Management measures to business continuity insurance – and they must be effectively implemented by October 17, 2024, to avoid penalties. Since this is a cybersecurity framework, IT Asset Management (ITAM) can greatly help implement it.

Found a bug, asking for help? Use cf-support to collect info quickly. cf-support was born from interactions supporting Enterprise customers to streamline data collection and was introduced in late 2022 with the release of 3.18.31 and 3.21.02. Furthermore, it was featured on The Agent is In3 episode 21 Troubleshooting with cf-support. It gathers various details about the system and creates an archive that you can attach to your ticket.