In the past, IT was viewed primarily as a facilitator for business operations, overseeing systems, software, and applications essential to technology-driven enterprises. However, a new strategic approach has emerged that has transformed how organizations manage their IT services.

If you work with virtual machines or install and configure software on EC2 or leverage dynamic runtimes, chances are you’re also using Ansible. In fact, JFrog has supported installation via Ansible for some time. If they’re not using Red Hat, the way most organizations have managed their Ansible Collections – including Roles – is by storing them in Git repositories.

Gerard van Engelen is a seasoned DevOps engineer who ensures the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This approach helps in delivering value, ensuring that products are not only built correctly but also offer the right functionalities. Ansible is popular with system administrators and DevOps professionals who use it for automating IT tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration.

The role of effective Test Data Management (TDM) is often underestimated in the software development process, yet it is a cornerstone for ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency throughout the software development life cycle. As Bloor say in their Test Data Management Market Update 2024, “… many enterprises are, to quote one vendor we spoke to, “still in the stone age” when it comes to TDM.

The SIEM market attracts attention for a variety of reasons. First, it is dominated by a number of large players but there are a range of smaller companies vying for market share. It is also a market generally accessible to new entrants. There’s always a new company pitching a different spin on SIEM, whether it’s a new architectural model in the cloud, faster analytics from running on a third-party data warehouse, or leaning into new, undefined terms like a security data fabric.

Human attention spans are seemingly shorter than ever, and your mobile application users are, unfortunately, no exception. Over 70% of users abandon an app if it’s taking too long, with half of these users waiting no more than three seconds. Even minor delays or errors can lead to significant user drop-off, negatively impacting your app’s success and user satisfaction.

On July 19 2024, there was a significant IT disruption caused by a faulty software update to the Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor for Windows systems. The update led to widespread system crashes and the "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), affecting numerous sectors globally, including major airlines, banks, and media outlets. The incident grounded approximately 1,500 flights in the United States, disrupted banking transactions, and caused various media services to go offline.

Ever wonder what happens to all those old computers and smartphones when businesses upgrade their tech? It's not as simple as tossing them in the trash. Enter the world of IT asset disposition, or ITAD for short. This growing field focuses on responsibly managing the lifecycle of technology equipment, from reuse to recycling. It's a crucial process that balances data security, environmental concerns, and regulatory compliance. In this article, we'll explore the ins and outs of ITAD.

There’s so much talk about AI these days that it seems we quickly forget that AI isn’t a single type of technology. It’s a category, almost an umbrella term for a wide range of different technologies, applications, and approaches. The terms “Generative AI” and “Machine Learning AI” (often referred to as “Real-World AI”) describe two different branches that fall under the broader AI heading.