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IT Process Automation: The Backbone of Modern IT Operations

Let’s face it: managing IT operations today feels a bit like spinning plates in a hurricane. Alerts are pinging, systems are stalling, users are shouting (as if that’ll help), and all the while, you’re drowning in a sea of repetitive, manual tasks. Sound familiar? Welcome to the wonderfully chaotic world of IT. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

The Role of Data Sovereignty in Securing the Future of UK Enterprise AI

Data sovereignty has become increasingly critical for UK enterprises, particularly in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and the public sector. This is due in part to growing concerns over data security and the need for compliance with increasingly stringent regulations.

Tracking and Improving PostgreSQL's Cache Hit Ratio | The Tony and Tonie Show

In this latest episode, Tony and Toney discuss PostgreSQL's buffer cache hit ratio (BCHR), a metric tracked by Redgate Monitor to help you assess the health and performance of your databases. By correctly interpreting this ratio and using it with other relevant memory and IO metrics, you can identify potential bottlenecks in query execution before they impact users.

Using Diff Views in GitKraken Desktop

Caught a mistake in your latest changes? Utilize GitKraken Desktop’s diff views to quickly stage or discard changes. Whether you're tweaking a single line or cleaning up a larger mess, these three views make it easier to keep your commits clean. Watch the full Workshop all about correcting common Git mistakes on YouTube!

Splunk: Building for the future by migrating to Atlassian cloud | Atlassian

Greg Warner, Senior Manager - Engineering Applications shares how Splunk eliminated maintenance by migrating to Atlassian cloud, using Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Forge to build apps, and Jira Service Management to unlock greater effectiveness and productivity with higher value work.

What is Software Deployment Automation & Which Tool is Right for You?

Software deployment automation can simplify and speed up your delivery cycle. It can reduce risk, allow teams to easily test after changes are made, and help provide consistency for the overall development pipeline. If it sounds complicated, we’re here to break it down each step into a cheat sheet that provides tips and best practices for the software deployment automation process.

Apica Acquires Orson: Intelligent Data Management for Modern DevOps

In today’s fast-paced development environment, quality testing requires two critical elements: comprehensive monitoring and intelligent test data management. Today, we’re excited to announce that Apica has acquired Orson, combining industry-leading synthetic monitoring with advanced test data orchestration capabilities.