Open source software refers to computer programs with source code available for anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute. Unlike proprietary software, open source software is developed collaboratively by a community of developers. One of the main benefits of open source software is cost savings. Because the source code is freely available, organizations can use and customize the software without paying licensing fees, reducing costs, especially for large-scale deployments.

We’re excited to announce that as part of our expanded alliance with Sumo Logic, observIQ extended its support for Sumo’s platform. This allows customers to send logs and metrics to Sumo Logic, leveraging our telemetry pipeline, BindPlane. We’ve also made it possible to automatically recommend processors in our pipeline that format data specifically as Sumo Logic expects—once Sumo Logic is a destination for BindPlane.

Today, open source software is everywhere – from Linux-based servers, to Android smartphones, to the Firefox Web browser, to name just a handful of open source platforms in widespread use today. But the open source code driving these innovations doesn't write itself. It's developed by open source contributors – and you could be one of them.

The cloud environment has generated an unprecedented volume of data, making it increasingly difficult for enterprises to manage. With multiple SaaS and cloud-based applications in play, differentiating which data needs processing for analysis versus storage for regulatory compliance is a significant challenge. The growing number of data sources only complicates this further. So, getting clarity and control over this chaos is the goal, without having to overhaul your entire system.

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is an important part of the Java programming language, allowing applications to run on any device with the JVM, regardless of the hardware and operating system. It interprets Java bytecode and manages memory, garbage collection, and performance optimization to ensure smooth execution and scalability. Effective JVM monitoring is critical for performance and stability. This is where OpenTelemetry comes into play.