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Network monitoring has long been a cornerstone of IT management, providing insights into network activity, performance metrics, and potential issues. However, traditional network monitoring methods often need to catch up to keep pace with the dynamic and complex nature of modern networks. As organizations strive to optimize network performance, minimize downtime, and enhance overall reliability, the role of proactive agent-based network monitoring software like Obkio becomes increasingly crucial.

Every business is a software business. And by software, we don’t mean code—we mean running software serving customers in production. Those customers may be internal to the company, they may pay you money, or they may represent attention that increases ad revenue—either way, making them happy is your business. And your fast, reliable software makes them happy. Application performance monitoring, also known as APM, represents the difference between code and running software.

Service Mocking can accelerate dev cycles, especially as part of Internal Developer Platforms.

In today’s data-driven world, the choice of data storage solution is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Microsoft SharePoint and Azure Blob Storage are two powerful services that cater to the diverse needs of storing, managing, and accessing data. But with different pricing models and features, deciding which service offers better value for money can be challenging. This post explores the cost structures of SharePoint and Azure Blob Storage to help you make an informed decision.

In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the curve. As businesses strive for efficiency, speed, and real-time data processing, the spotlight is increasingly turning towards edge computing. Edge computing represents a paradigm shift in the way data is processed and analysed. Unlike traditional cloud computing, which centralises data processing in distant data centres, edge computing brings the processing power closer to the source of data.

Distributed systems allow projects to be implemented more efficiently and at a lower cost, but require complex processing due to the fact that several nodes are used to process one or more tasks with greater performance in different network sites. To understand this complexity, let’s first look at its fundamentals.

Stakeholder analysis in software selection involves a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and managing the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Engaging diverse stakeholders, including end-users, IT staff, and executive sponsors, is crucial during the software selection process. This ensures a comprehensive understanding of requirements and impact.

In a previous blog, we outlined the essential steps that organizations should take within the first two days after the detection of a ransomware attack. In this follow-up post, we’ll discuss what an organization should do after the initial response to reduce the risks of future attacks. We’ll also highlight how Progress Flowmon can support ongoing network monitoring, early detection of attacks and reduction of further damage. Webinar: The First 48 Hours of Ransomware Incident Response.

Windows events provide a wealth of security-relevant information, especially when they are correlated and analyzed within a SIEM like IBM Qradar. Whether you rely on MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or another security framework, Windows Events are likely one of your higher volumes (EPS – Events Per Second) and represent your largest-sized events (Gigs per day – Storage and Archive).