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What is UDP Packet Loss & How to Monitor It

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head over UDP packet loss? You're not alone. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a go-to for streaming, gaming, and VoIP, but when packets start going AWOL, it can spell trouble for your network's performance. Imagine you're in the middle of an important VoIP call, a critical online gaming session, or a live video stream, and suddenly things get choppy or laggy—that's UDP packet loss rearing its ugly head.

How to Find Opportunities and Thrive in a Saturated Managed Services Market

According to the TSIA ‘State of Managed Services 2023 Report’, managed services was cited as one of the top three growth engines for the technology industry, with a revenue growth rate that was up 23% from 2022. And according to businesswire.com, the global managed services market is expected to reach $311 Billion by 2027.

How to visualize Azure Resource Graph data with KQL

Using SquaredUp, you can query Azure Resource Graph with KQL to pull Change history, Azure Service Health and maintenance schedules. For the uninitiated, Azure Resource Graph is a series of tables holding information on Azure resources and how they are related. Its data is used many places within Azure itself (such as the Azure Portal’s native search) and it’s data can help us with many use cases as it is designed to help with queries at scale.

Bypassing CDNs to Avoid Cache Monitoring Issues

Availability monitoring and alerting is a vital part of any organization’s reliability strategy. Monitoring the current and most recent version of a webpage is essential to guarantee that visitors are seeing the most up-to-date content and information, and by the same token, that the monitoring solution is checking the most up-to-date version of a page. This is where browser caching in the context of CDNs (content delivery networks) can occasionally cause monitoring headaches.

How Conversational AI Can Improve Your Sales Funnel Efficiency

Conversational AI is revolutionizing sales. It chats with customers like a human, using natural language processing and machine learning. It's like having a tireless, super-smart sales assistant. In today's fast-paced business world, an efficient sales funnel is crucial. Old methods are often slow and unable to meet modern shoppers' expectations for quick, personalized service. That's where this technology shines. Sales with conversational AI are changing how customer interactions take place. These AI tools engage leads 24/7, answer questions, and guide people through the buying process.

How MAP Policies Influence Tech Retailer Pricing and Profitability

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies have become a significant aspect of the retail landscape, especially in the highly competitive world of technology products. To prevent price erosion and maintain brand integrity, MAP policies set the lowest price at which a retailer can advertise a product. Effective reseller channel management is crucial in ensuring compliance with these policies. But how exactly do these policies influence tech retailers' pricing strategies and profitability? Let's explore.

The Importance Of Appearance In Luxury Branding

In luxury branding, the visual aesthetic plays a pivotal role in molding consumer perceptions and establishing a strong brand identity. The following discourse delves into the significance of appearance in the context of luxury brands, spanning from elucidating the concept of luxury branding to diving into the psychological underpinnings of consumer inclinations.

Expert SEO Agency: Boost Your Business Visibility Online with Proven SEO Strategies

SEO is crucial for enhancing business visibility online, as it boosts search engine rankings, drives organic traffic, and improves brand credibility. Effective SEO strategies ensure a company's website stands out among competitors in search results.

Automating SLO Management: Boost Efficiency, Accuracy, and Reliability

82% of organizations plan to increase their use of Service Level Objectives (SLOs), with 95% reporting that SLO adoption drives better business decisions, according to the Nobl9 2023 State of SLOs report. The traditional manual management of SLOs often results in inefficiencies and human errors, hindering productivity. Automating SLO management transforms these processes, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.