dotConnect stands at the forefront of database connectivity, providing a robust solution for linking.NET applications with various database systems. In its latest update, dotConnect has introduced exciting new products and significant upgrades to its existing lineup, enhancing its appeal to developers and IT professionals.

Many of our customers frequently ask us how they can calculate the ROI of their observability platforms. It’s a tough question, and one that comes up because company decision-makers often feel like they may be overpaying for observability when things are running smoothly – especially when it comes to their applications.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, managing extensive document volumes in SharePoint Online is a challenging task for any organization. As businesses expand, there is an increasing demand for efficient, cost-effective storage solutions that provide space savings, ensure compliance, and offer easy access. Squirrel is a cutting-edge SaaS solution designed to automate the archiving process by moving documents from SharePoint Online to Azure Blob Storage.

Picture this: you’re working on a big project with tight deadlines, juggling multiple pull requests, and just when you think you’re getting ahead, you hit a merge conflict that throws everything into chaos. Your inbox is flooded with GitHub notifications, you’ve lost track of which issues are the most urgent, and the code review feedback is as clear as mud. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone.

Ensuring smooth transitions during application upgrades are important. Maintaining system consistency and stability with a database upgrade is paramount. Databases are complex systems with numerous stored procedures, each intricately linked to critical functionalities. Changes to these procedures during an upgrade could potentially disrupt overall system performance and negatively impact thousands of customers.

For DevOps and platform teams working with containers and Kubernetes, reducing downtime and improving security posture is crucial. A clear understanding of network topology, service interactions, and workload dependencies is required in cloud-native applications. This is essential for securing and optimizing the Kubernetes deployment and minimizing response time in the event of failure.

We are thrilled to congratulate Türk Telekom for their outstanding achievement in winning the DCIM/DC Management Innovation of the Year award at the DCS Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to their exceptional commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence in the data center industry. The DCS Awards recognize success stories, technological advancements, and significant contributions in the data center industry.

Developer Experience (DevEx) has rapidly gained attention and emerged as a pivotal factor influencing not only the efficacy of software creation but also the overall satisfaction and productivity of developers. But what exactly is DevEx, and why is it so crucial? In this article I will address the multifaceted nature of DevEx, exploring its significance, components, and practical strategies to enhance it.

Effective Incident Management is crucial for keeping your IT services reliable and available. Imagine having a tech stack that not only boosts performance but also cuts costs and reduces tool overload—sounds perfect, right? But finding that ideal mix of tools and best practices can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Earlier this month, an inadvertent misconfiguration in an internal tool used by Google Cloud resulted in the deletion of a user’s GCVE Private Cloud. The user in question? UniSuper Australia — a $125 billion Australian pension fund with over 600,000 users. In this post, Ashley reflects on the communications shared and what we can learn from them.