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The Windows operating system exposes metrics such as CPU, memory, and disk usage as built-in performance counters, which provide a unified way to observe performance, state, and other high-level facets of Windows subsystems, components, and native or third-party applications. As such, Windows Performance Counters can be invaluable for monitoring resource usage and the health of your infrastructure, as well as systems your services are using.

Exciting news is on the horizon! We're stoked to share that Obkio’s new AWS - Canada West Public Monitoring Agent is now live! Just a month after AWS announced its first-ever data center in Western Canada (and second in Canada), Obkio has launched a brand new Monitoring Agent, allowing current and future customers to monitor network performance from their network locations up to the AWS infrastructure in Calgary.

In January of 2020, an entire availability zone (AZ) in AWS’ Sydney region suddenly went dark. Multiple facilities lost power, preventing customers from accessing EC2 instances and Elastic Block Storage (EBS) volumes. Customers who didn’t have backup infrastructure in another zone had to wait nearly 8 hours before service was restored, and even then, some EBS volumes couldn’t be recovered. Major cloud provider outages are rare, but they happen nonetheless.

In today’s tech world, finding skilled IT pros is somewhat like finding a needle in a haystack. This shortage of IT talent can make it tough for businesses to keep their IT systems up and running smoothly. That’s where MSPs come in with their co-managed services. For many organizations, these services are like having a team of IT experts on speed dial, ready to help whenever you need them.

IT discovery is the process of systematically identifying all existing IT components within a tech stack. It involves discovering hardware and software, understanding their configurations, and mapping their interdependencies. Much like your annual doctor visit can proactively identify potential health issues, your IT discovery process can also flag problems and deliver insights to ensure improved operational well-being.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the year 2024 presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. New and emerging threats posed by Generative AI, Unsecured API integrations, agile cloud environments, and easy access to sophisticated nefarious code creation are driving the increase in the frequency, volume, and success rate for cybercriminals.

Developing a native Android app is a challenging task that requires a deep understanding of the Android SDK, as well as programming languages such as Java or Kotlin. The process requires navigating various tools, frameworks, and APIs, each with its own rules. On top of that, you need to ensure compatibility and optimal performance across the diverse Android ecosystem, with its multitude of devices, screen sizes, and OS versions.

In today’s rapidly-evolving business landscape, automation has become an essential tool for organizations looking to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and remain competitive. However, the journey toward automation success can be fraught with challenges. Without proper planning, companies may meet setbacks that hinder their progress. Here are five common planning mistakes to avoid when embarking on the automation journey, along with strategies to turn these setbacks into opportunities.

In the modern workplace, the ability to collaborate effectively and manage knowledge efficiently is paramount. Two giants stand out in the realm of collaboration tools: Confluence, by Atlassian, and SharePoint, from Microsoft. Each platform brings its unique strengths to the table, catering to different aspects of collaboration and knowledge management.

Data is like the crown jewels of any organisation, if lost or exposed there could be severe repercussions. Failure to protect against system failure could lead to the loss of business data rendering a business non-functional and ultimately causing it’s failure. Exposing sensitive data to unauthorised parties not only leads to reputational damage, but can also cause businesses to incur massive fines.