Time series databases allow you to store and query metrics efficiently. For example, if you want to forecast load on your servers, or identify intermittent faults with your production services, time series databases can help. Besides infrastructure monitoring, time series databases have been invaluable in finance, IoT applications, manufacturing, and more. Many time series databases, including VictoriaMetrics, are open source.

At Mattermost, we’re on a quest to scale our application by one order of magnitude, from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of concurrently active users per installation. Scaling up is a complex effort involving expertise at several different levels. At its core, it’s a game of catching the next bottleneck — whether it’s application CPU usage, memory consumption, database throughput, networking, or any combination of the above (among other causes as well).

Fixed assets form the backbone of many businesses, representing long-term investments that drive operations and growth. These tangible resources, such as buildings, machinery, and vehicles, play a crucial role in financial reporting and day-to-day business activities. Understanding fixed assets is essential for managers, investors, and accountants alike, as they significantly impact a company's financial health and operational capabilities.

The NIS2 Directive, an evolution of the original Network and Information Security Directive, aims to fortify cybersecurity across member states. Compliance with NIS2 not only helps organizations avoid regulatory penalties but also enhances their overall security posture, making them more resilient against cyber threats.

Dedicated devices are vital tools for businesses looking to optimize their operations, and unlike general-purpose devices, they are engineered to perform specific tasks such as Point-of-Sale (POS) and medical monitoring. In this guide, we’ll explore what dedicated devices are, how they work, and hardware selection best practices that will ensure you get the most from your IT investments.

Automation is the foundation of any successful DevOps strategy, especially for startups and fast-growing companies. Manual processes simply don’t scale as the business grows, leading to delays, errors, and frustration. For organizations striving to optimize efficiency, speed up development, and maintain high-quality standards, DevOps automation is a must.

We’re excited to announce that Deno, the modern JavaScript and TypeScript runtime, now supports private npm registries. You can now leverage Cloudsmith to securely host and share your npm modules directly within your Deno projects.

What if Spider-Man wore James Bond’s suit? He probably wouldn’t hang upside down as easily. And vice versa, hiding a gun in a spandex jumpsuit might be tricky. Just like a hero’s custom-made suit enhances their abilities, your corporate software should be tailored to meet your business needs.

In an era where efficiency and smart technology integration are key, 71% of technical leaders report their companies are expanding their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) this year. With the sheer volume of data coming into the enterprise and the need for timely response, monitoring every incoming alert around the clock is impractical, and human vigilance alone is too imprecise.

Following the Icinga Notifications beta announcement, we already had a more general post on how to get started and one going into the details of schedules. This week’s blog post is a follow up in this series and will describe incidents, escalations, and event rules in Icinga Notifications in more detail. In case you haven’t seen the first two referenced blog posts, you might want to have a look at them first, otherwise, you could miss out on the big picture.