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Introducing UptimeRobot's official Terraform provider

We’re excited to announce the official release of the UptimeRobot Terraform provider, a feature that many of you have been requesting. Starting today, you can manage your UptimeRobot resources, including monitors, alerting integrations, maintenance windows, and public status pages, directly in your Terraform configuration. Let’s take a closer look.

Building Resilient Government IT: Strategies for Secure, Compliant, and Scalable Connectivity

As Australian government agencies progress in their digital transformation journeys, how can IT leaders innovate without compromising compliance, sovereignty, or operational stability? This blog was originally published on PublicSectorNetwork.com.au on 11th June 2025 and republished with permission.

Building Stronger Tech Communities: Foundations, Success Stories, and Future Directions

Discover the secrets to building thriving tech communities in Austin. Join industry experts Cherie Werner (FIESTA), Kasey Randall (Good Code), Cyndi Schultz (Capital Factory), Laura Santamaria (Red Hat), and Emily Gupton (SKG Texas) as they share their insights on community building, personal success stories, and the future of tech communities. Recorded at Civo Navigate Austin 2025, this panel discussion offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building strong, inclusive, and supportive communities.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Use Cases Every DevOps Team Should Know

Modern applications are built using distributed architectures, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. As these systems grow in complexity, it becomes harder for DevOps teams to maintain performance, track issues, and ensure a consistent user experience across all environments. Application Performance Monitoring (APM) helps solve these challenges by providing real-time visibility into how applications behave, from user interactions to backend services and infrastructure.

AI for Data Analytics: Unlocking the Power of Data Insights

According to McKinsey, 78% of organizations have implemented AI in at least one core function, with data analytics leading that transformation. AI no longer supports analytics from the sidelines; it now directs how data is queried, modeled, and delivered. It forecasts outcomes, detects anomalies, and reveals real-time insights, often before a dashboard loads. For SQL developers and DBAs, this marks a new phase in data work.

SQL Server AI Guide: Best Tools, Benefits & Use Cases

SQL Server AI marks the beginning of a new era for data-driven businesses. What was once thought of as a future prediction is now actively transforming database management. With outstanding features like natural language processing, predictive analytics, and automated error handling, managing data with artificial intelligence in SQL Server is faster, easier, and better. If you are a database developer, data analyst, or DBA, using SQL Server AI is no longer optional; it’s a productivity necessity.

How to Use AI for MySQL: Optimizing Queries and Database Management

Imagine telling your database to get the best five customers by order from six months ago, and you get a well-optimized query instantly. Zero coding. No Googling syntax. Just results. Welcome to the future of database management with MySQL AI. MySQL Artificial Intelligence is a strategic solution transforming the traditional method of managing databases.

Best Ways to Find Troublesome Containers and Virtual Machines Using Cycle's Portal

The best problems are the ones you never have to deal with. That's why smart teams catch issues early on, before they impact production. Cycle gives great visibility to spot troublesome workloads, control resource usage, and take action before things go sideways.