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Accelerating Product Delivery: A CTO's Guide to Automating Development Environments

In today's fast-paced tech industry, CTOs of growing scaleups face the challenge of delivering products faster while maintaining high quality and controlling costs. One powerful way to tackle this challenge is by automating development environments, which can significantly improve productivity, reduce errors, and speed up the entire development process. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of automating development environments and explain why CTOs should prioritize this approach to accelerate product delivery and stay competitive.

Unveiling the cloud version of ManageEngine AssetExplorer, our enterprise IT asset management platform

We are thrilled to introduce the cloud version of our comprehensive ITAM platform, ManageEngine AssetExplorer. The on-demand version of AssetExplorer offers IT managers the essentials needed to manage the full life cycle of their IT assets, with multiple discovery methods, inventory management, usage monitoring, procurement, and reports and insights.

How to Use Snowflake ODBC Connection Strings & Parameters

ODBC connection makes it easy for developers to access data stored in the Snowflake AI data cloud. Even if you aren’t familiar with Snowflake API or have never handled the specific formatting types of data this database supports, ODBC connectivity will still work for you. Using ODBC drivers to connect to Snowflake eliminates the need for manual interventions or finding workarounds.

Collective IQ ITAM - the new name for SmartCenter

Almaden is changing the name of SmartCenter to Collective IQ ITAM to reflect its role within the Collective IQ family. Over the coming weeks, you will see the website messaging change to focus on the complementary DEX and ITAM capabilities of Collective IQ. Similarly, the branding within the ITAM solution will be updated to reflect its place in Collective IQ. The Documentation Portal will also be updated to replace SmartCenter with Collective IQ ITAM.

How to spot and fix memory leaks in Go

A memory leak is a faulty condition where a program fails to free up memory it no longer needs. If left unaddressed, memory leaks result in ever-increasing memory usage, which in turn can lead to degraded performance, system instability, and application crashes. Most modern programming languages include a built-in mechanism to protect against this problem, with garbage collection being the most common. Go has a garbage collector (GC) that does a very good job of managing memory.

Cloud Cost Optimization Metrics Every CFO Should Track

Cloud services have become an indispensable resource for businesses seeking agility, scalability, and innovation. However, with this increased reliance on the cloud comes the challenge of managing and optimizing costs effectively. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), understanding and tracking cloud cost metrics is crucial to maintaining financial health and ensuring strategic investments yield the desired returns.

Tool Sprawl and How to Stop It

Humans have always used tools to help them achieve their goals. But in the digital era, this dynamic is often reversed. Our tools now inundate us with so much attention-demanding information, it can feel like they control us. This is especially true in the IT department, where juggling a vast array of monitoring products and solutions can be a constant headache for tech professionals. Let's take a closer look at the chaos of tool sprawl and how teams can take back control of their stack.

IT Infrastructure Optimization: Improved Performance and Cost Savings

IT infrastructure optimization should be a top priority. It is not just about upgrading hardware or software but about ensuring that all components work together seamlessly to support business needs. Your IT infrastructure supports all your daily operations and some of your long-term strategic goals. In this article, we'll explore the key aspects of IT infrastructure optimization, discuss practical steps to improve performance, and offer tips for managing costs.

BMC Footprints vs Remedy: Key Differences

When it comes to IT Service Management (ITSM), BMC Footprints and BMC Helix ITSM (formerly Remedy) are two of the most well-known tools on the market. However, choosing the right ITSM solution requires careful consideration, as each tool offers different features and benefits. In this blog post, we’ll compare BMC Footprints vs Remedy, exploring their key differences.