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The Second Edition of Observability Engineering Is Here

IT’S HERE it’s here it’s here it’s here!!!! The second edition of Observability Engineering is available for download, and since Honeycomb is the sponsor, you can now download it from our website (the dead tree version will take another month). This is a strange time to be writing a book.

Cooldown policies - Block malicious packages at the index

Every dependency pull is a trust decision. Public registries don't vet what they serve. Cooldown policies give you a gate at the moment that matters most: when a package first enters your environment. Dan McKinney (Solutions Engineering Manager) walks through how Cloudsmith's cooldown policies work and how to configure one in under five minutes. What Dan covers.

Troubleshooting ActiveMQ Producer Flow Control Blocks

The alert comes in at 2 AM: your order processing service is unresponsive. The application is not crashed, threads are running, the JVM is healthy, but no messages are being sent. Your operations team traces it to a blocked send() call on an ActiveMQ connection. Hours later, after restarting the application, someone finds this line in the broker log from 11 PM the previous day.

Cloud Storage vs Local Storage: Everything You Need to Know

In 2026, the world is expected to generate roughly 450 to 500+ million terabytes of data per day due to continued rapid growth in: All this data needs to be stored somewhere, but is cloud storage or local storage best to manage your data? Throughout this article, we will cover This way, you will gain a deeper understanding of both storage models and determine which best suits your personal, business, or enterprise use case.

5 Alternatives to Prometheus in 2026

Prometheus is a battle-tested, flexible and, most importantly, free tool that has long been the go-to open-source monitoring solution. Much of its popularity came down to its simplicity. A few years have gone by, though, and the APM space has gotten pretty crowded. Developers are now starting to move away from the complexity of self-hosting, and OpenTelemetry stands out as one of the CNCF’s fastest-expanding projects. In fact, it’s now among the most adopted telemetry frameworks out there.

Platform engineering unplugged: What nobody tells you about platform engineering at scale

Most platform engineering stories are told in hindsight, with the rough edges smoothed out. On June 17th, we are doing it differently. Join us for Platform Engineering Unplugged, a frank conversation with a practitioner who has navigated the real challenges of building and scaling platform engineering. What worked, what didn't, and what they would do differently. If you lead engineering teams and are thinking seriously about platform engineering, this is the session for you.

How to Evaluate Laser Welding System Manufacturers for Factory Production

Choosing between laser welding system manufacturers is not only about comparing power and price. For factory buyers, the bigger question is whether the system can fit daily production, reduce rework, and stay reliable after delivery. A good supplier should understand your materials, thickness range, workflow, safety needs, and service expectations. The right laser welding system should make production easier, not add more testing and uncertainty.

What to look for in a global managed IT services partner

Operating across several countries can create IT problems that are difficult to manage from one central office. Your employees may work in different time zones, use different suppliers and rely on systems that were introduced independently by local teams. Choosing the right provider of global IT support services can help you bring those systems together, improve service consistency and give employees access to dependable technical help wherever they work.

Beyond Compliance: How Eco-Friendly Practices Drive Long-Term Corporate Profitability

A recent study found that companies with strong sustainability programs saw profit margins 18% higher than their peers. Environmental responsibility has evolved from a regulatory checkbox into a strategic business advantage. Companies are discovering that green practices don't just benefit the planet; they deliver measurable financial returns that compound over time.

7 Best AI Search Tools Across Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub That Flag Stale Docs

An authoritative-looking snippet can be poisonous if it's two versions behind. A Gartner CX survey found that 56 percent of users complain about outdated documentation, and a 2026 Support Ops study attributes nearly 40 percent of tickets to articles that are stale or unclear. If a deployment script changes yet the old README still ranks first in Slack, you can lose an afternoon chasing errors. Multiply that across every lapsed policy, pricing deck, or support macro, and productivity shrinks-along with audit scores and customer trust.