Technology procurement directly influences business success. The equipment you procure will determine how your teams deliver projects and contribute to your success. So what does being “well-equipped” look like in the world of Linux laptops? In this blog, we’ll lay down the best practices for procurement professionals who have been tasked with procuring Linux laptops.

As we are close to the end of this year, we are thrilled to announce that Netdata has been recognized with multiple “Best of” badges from Gartner Digital Markets brands: Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp, leading software recommendation search engines. This “Best of” badges program is an independent assessment that evaluates user reviews to help buyers identify the highest-rated software companies in specific categories that offer the most popular solutions.

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The importance of artificial intelligence in driving business success has never been clearer. Yet, for too long advanced AI capabilities have been the preserve of tech giants and well-funded enterprises. This concentration of resources has created inequality that threatens to leave many businesses behind. But the importance of democratizing AI access extends far beyond individual company success - it's about fostering a vibrant, competitive ecosystem where innovations can emerge from unexpected places.

In financial forecasting, looking at the past helps predict what’s possible in the future. You can plan ahead, take informed action, and avoid losing your market advantage. The finance department and other teams examine the relationships between variables to come up with more realistic financial plans. Financial forecasting can be daunting, with a vast amount of financial data to analyze, multiple teams to consult, and a range of forecasting techniques to choose from.

With the promise of auto-provisioning and self-healing, Kubernetes environments can be an attractive option for hosting your application platform. However, with increasing budget restrictions, the competitive cloud providers and offerings, and the need to do more with less, engineers are looking to get a handle on their resource utilization.

In today’s dynamic network environments, where countless devices—ranging from laptops and smartphones to IoT sensors and smart appliances—connect and communicate, efficient IP address management is critical. Ensuring each device receives the right configuration not only optimizes network performance but also improves visibility and control. However, identifying these devices accurately can be challenging, given the diversity of operating systems, hardware, and vendors.