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Is Microsoft Teams Working Like You Need It To?

Microsoft Teams has become one of the most essential tools for collaboration and communication in the past few years. However, because of its now critical nature, Teams issues can cause big productivity problems in your business. Worse still, when those issues go unreported, IT departments are left well and truly in the dark.

A Microsoft Teams Migration in Three Steps

Whether your organization is migrating from a different platform or adopting a collaboration solution for the first time, choosing Microsoft Teams has clear benefits. It provides the opportunity to consolidate all your productivity and collaboration tools in a single environment — especially if you’re already using Microsoft 365 — and to take advantage of licensing cost benefits. But migrating to any new software is also a precarious time, and Teams is no exception.

Maximizing Developer Productivity with Code Visibility: A Complete Guide

Do you often spend more time trying to understand code instead of writing it? Whether it’s finding dependencies, understanding data flows, or locating the right entry points, the lack of visibility in codebases, both new and old, can quickly slow devs down. With the right tools and practices, though, developers can access the full picture of the codebase from the start. This guide is all about making code visibility work for you.

New Relic vs Datadog: Complete Platform Comparison [2024]

Choosing between Datadog and New Relic in 2024 represents a critical decision for organizations seeking robust monitoring and observability solutions. Both platforms offer comprehensive capabilities, but their approaches differ significantly. This in-depth comparison will help you make an informed decision based on your specific needs.

Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release

Today, Canonical announced the availability of MicroCloud’s first long term support (LTS) release. MicroCloud is part of Canonical’s cloud infrastructure portfolio. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical is known for providing Ubuntu LTS releases every two years in April. With the addition of a MicroCloud LTS, Canonical expands its commitment to long term support for organizations looking for a scalable virtualization solution for edge and low-touch clouds.

Salesforce Outage Disrupts Services Globally: Updates and Timeline

Today, November 15, 2024, Salesforce customers worldwide faced significant disruptions due to a service outage that began early in the morning (UTC). The outage affected multiple Salesforce instances and a range of other production and sandbox environments. This incident has left many businesses unable to access critical services, causing widespread frustration and operational delays. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the situation, what’s being done, and where you can find the latest updates.

Splunk continues to innovate to deliver observability for the entire enterprise

Explore how Splunk's latest innovations, including the integration of AppDynamics, are advancing enterprise observability. Learn how the unified platform delivers comprehensive visibility across complex environments, enhancing performance, reliability, and operational insights for organizations. This article originally appeared on Splunk.com. Many ITOps and engineering teams struggle with scattered visibility across their tech stack and lack insights into the performance issues impacting their business.

The Dark NOC: A New Era in Network Operations

As telecom providers evolve to support 5G and beyond, network complexity skyrockets. That’s where a “Dark NOC” comes into play. Contrary to what it might sound like, a Dark NOC doesn’t mean a completely deserted control room. Instead, it’s a NOC that can operate with minimal human oversight thanks to advanced automation. Routine and even some complex processes run autonomously, leaving human intervention only for specific, high-stakes scenarios.

Detect and troubleshoot Windows Blue Screen errors with Datadog

Windows Blue Screen errors—also known as bug checks, STOP codes, kernel errors, or the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)—are triggered when the operating system detects a critical issue that compromises system stability. To prevent further damage or data corruption, the OS determines that the safest course of action is to shut down immediately. The system then restarts and displays the well-known BSOD.