At Oh Dear, we’re always looking for ways to make web monitoring easier and more efficient for our users. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Tag Notifications, a new feature that expands our notification options beyond site and team-level notifications.

Network monitoring continuously observes and manages the performance, availability, and security of a computer network to identify issues before they affect operations. As IT infrastructure grows more complex, network monitoring ensures your business stays online, whether dealing with on-premises or cloud environments. In hybrid or multi-cloud settings, having visibility across all systems is crucial to maintain seamless performance and prevent disruptions.

Redis is an in-memory data store used primarily as a quick-response database or an application cache. As an open-source NoSQL database, Redis handles data operations in microseconds, making it perfect for applications that need real-time processing. Fast, flexible, and easy to use, Redis has become a key player in modern application design.. Developers love Redis for its scalability and because it delivers application performance much faster than traditional databases, thanks to its in-memory operations.

Editor's Note: This conversation was first started by John Wyer in 2021. Steve Mulroy picked it up in 2024 and added some new perspectives and recommendations for your consideration. I know your mail carriers are probably using mobile devices for everything these days – or supposed to be, anyways. Yet, in speaking with them casually, they’ve expressed three concerns about their current mobile technology: 1. Outdated devices or software.

FinOps Professional Sumaira Nazir defines herself by her commitment to growth. With a master's degree in psychology and a background in both business analysis and project management, Sumaira’s passion for self-improvement means she’s always in pursuit of her next professional milestone. In fact, this love of learning is part of what drew her to Platform.sh.

We're excited to announce two major additions to our website that are set to make your experience using Cycle smoother and more effective: the completely revamped Documentation section, and the new Learn Center.

MySQL is an extremely popular open-source RDMS, and it is widely used by millions of companies and professionals. In this article, you will learn how to check the current MySQL version, and how to update it if necessary.

Cyber threats are a major concern. Individuals, governments, and businesses all feel the impact. The emergence of advanced persistent threats is one of the most alarming forms of cyber espionage (APTs). These hacks are notable for their intricacy, tenacity, and broad penetration capabilities, whether they target a mobile or web application. APTs can harm the target network, including heightened geopolitical tensions, data theft, and protracted service interruptions.

Building applications using serverless technology on AWS—like AWS Lambda and Amazon API Gateway—can be incredibly powerful. You get to scale effortlessly and focus on writing code without worrying about managing servers. But as your application grows and spreads across hundreds or even thousands of cloud resources, keeping track of errors and fixing issues quickly becomes a big challenge.