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Simulating artificial intelligence service outages with Gremlin

The AI (artificial intelligence) landscape wouldn’t be where it is today without AI-as-a-service (AIaaS) providers like OpenAI, AWS, and Google Cloud. These companies have made running AI models as easy as clicking a button. As a result, more applications have been able to use AI services for data analysis, content generation, media production, and much more.

Will DevOps as We Know It Survive the AI Revolution?

Is DevOps on the brink of extinction? Solomon Hykes, co-founder of Docker and CEO of Dagger.io, explores how AI agents are transforming software development—not just writing code but shipping it. In this talk at Civo Navigate San Francisco 2025, Solomon retraces the history of software’s industrial revolution and examines whether AI will replace DevOps engineers or empower them. With live demos and expert insights, he reveals what’s next for the software factory and the future of platform engineering.

How AI broke serverless and what to do about it with Vercel's Mariano Fernández Cocirio

Mariano, Staff Product Manager at Vercel, explains why serverless architectures are hitting unexpected limits—they’re too fast. The industry has spent millions optimizing serverless for speed, but AI workloads are changing the game. In the AI realm, slower execution often leads to better results. The challenge? Paying for all that idle compute time while waiting for AI responses.

Zebra Companion - Introducing AI for the Frontline | Zebra

Whether it’s locating assets in the backroom, identifying mislabeled or expired products, or answering questions about return policies, Zebra Companion expands the possibilities for frontline staff. Learn how new employees can perform with the efficiency of seasoned staff, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining store operations.

Prometheus API: From Basics to Advanced Usage

Monitoring your infrastructure shouldn’t be a shot in the dark. The Prometheus API helps you pull the right metrics so you actually know what’s going on. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to make sense of your current setup, this guide breaks down how to use the API to get the answers you need—without the guesswork.

RMAs should never result from software issues

Many hardware companies lose millions on RMAs and warranty returns, often replacing devices when a software update could have fixed the issue. Without data, it is hard to know what is really a hardware failure and what is just a software bug. Observability changes that by helping companies diagnose issues remotely, cut unnecessary returns, and keep margins intact.

Enhancing Workplace Safety in IT Operations: The Role of First Aid Training

Workplace safety is a crucial consideration in every industry, including IT operations. While IT environments may not have the same physical risks as construction sites or manufacturing plants, they still present hazards that can lead to medical emergencies. From ergonomic injuries to electrical accidents and sudden health crises, IT professionals must be prepared to handle emergencies effectively. One of the best ways to ensure workplace preparedness is through proper first aid training.

How to Optimize Your Business Processes for Success

A business's backbone is its ability to streamline operations and provide consistent value to customers - without these essentials, success is simply out of reach. After ironing out many of the wrinkles in their workflow, companies should be ready to take off - but surprisingly, they're still grounded by barriers that choke their growth and throttle their ambition. Inefficiencies in daily operations, lack of clear communication, and subpar systems can lead to costly mistakes and a direct hit to your bottom line.

New in SSIS Data Flow Components 3.1: Optimized Performance & Expanded API Support

We are thrilled to announce a major release of our SSIS Data Flow Components, powerful tools designed to simplify the ETL process within SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages. This update brings significant enhancements, including improved performance, support for new server versions and APIs, and the addition of new objects and properties to existing components.