Custom resources are critical components in Kubernetes production environments. They enable users to tailor Kubernetes resources to their specific applications or infrastructure needs, automate processes through operators, simplify the management of complex applications, and integrate with non-native applications such as Kafka and Elasticsearch.

Why do services need API monitoring? Application programming interfaces (APIs) have become indispensable for digital business. Forbes found that 98% of developers consider APIs to be crucial to getting their work done, and 86% of developers expected their use of APIs to increase. A survey by McKinsey found that 88% of banking companies believe APIs are increasing in importance; 81% think APIs are a priority for business and IT.

We are pleased to announce the results of new research conducted by Dimensional Research and sponsored by Broadcom, which found broad proliferation of cloud infrastructure combined with continued support for remote workers is driving increased complexity and visibility challenges for network operations teams.

MetrixInsight for Citrix Logon Simulator is a powerful tool built on the GripMatix Logon Simulator for Citrix to ensure optimal performance and reliability within Citrix environments. By continuously conducting synthetic logon transactions, it enables IT teams to proactively monitor Citrix logon performance, addressing issues before they affect users.

Generative AI (GenAI) is still in its infancy, but its impact is already being felt across industries. Over the past year, production applications leveraging GenAI have gone from proof-of-concept to delivering real-world value. According to the World Economic Forum, 75% of surveyed companies plan to adopt AI technologies by 2027. Leading cloud providers like AWS are making significant investments.

Is your cloud infrastructure turning into a money pit? Despite the promise of scalability and cost-effectiveness, many businesses need help with efficient resource utilization, sluggish performance, and spiraling expenses in their cloud environments. Applications grinding to a halt during peak business hours or receiving a monthly bill that makes your CFO break out in a cold sweat are not situations you want to be in.

Monitoring provides real-time insights into containerized applications' performance, resource utilization, and overall health. It allows organizations to identify bottlenecks, track resource allocation, detect anomalies, and ensure optimal performance of their containerized infrastructure. Let's explore the world of container monitoring software and discover the leading options that empower you with the necessary tools to monitor and optimize your containers effectively in 2025.

Let’s be honest: setting up Kafka monitoring on Kubernetes can feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces in place. Between connectivity snags, configuration issues, and keeping tabs on resource usage, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly firefighting. But tackling these issues head-on with a few go-to solutions can save a lot of headaches down the road.

Endpoints are a prime target for threat actors. In fact, 68% of the respondents to a Ponenmon study reported experiencing an endpoint attack that successfully compromised data or IT infrastructure. And, with IBM pegging the average cost of a data breach at $4.88 million USD, it’s clear that effective endpoint monitoring and security is a key objective for organizations of all sizes. As the stakes for endpoint security increase, so does the complexity.