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Manage API performance, security, and ownership with Datadog API Catalog

Today’s modern applications are made up of thousands of loosely connected private and publicly exposed APIs, each serving a specific function. This dynamic API landscape, in combination with the decentralized nature of microservice development, can be overwhelmingly challenging to manage—let alone govern or secure adequately. API sprawl is often created as a result, leading to fragmented or nonexistent internal API documentation, knowledge bases, and toolsets.

What is a smartNIC and how is the technology shaping modern data centres?

Data centres are going through a transformation. Gradually, we will see a new type of equipment attached to servers in almost every data centre: smartNICs are here. They will be the enablers of converged data centres where common infrastructure tasks are offloaded from a host server to attached network interface cards (NIC).

Office 365 Services Overview

Microsoft Office 365, often simply referred to as Office 365, represents a significant shift in the way we approach work in a digital environment. It’s a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft. This suite of services and applications goes beyond the traditional software suite to offer a wide range of tools and solutions to modern-day challenges faced by organizations and individuals alike.

How to Monitor SQL Server with OpenTelemetry

At observIQ, we've seen growing interest in observing the health of Windows systems and applications using OpenTelemetry. Requests on the SQL Server receiver continue to garner the most interest, so let's start there. Below are steps to get up and running quickly with the contrib distribution of the OpenTelemetry collector. We'll be collecting and shipping SQL Server metrics to a popular backend, Google Cloud.

Top tips: 4 easy but overlooked approaches to sustainability in tech

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list out ways to explore these trends. This week we’re looking at four ways in which you can make your tech landscape more sustainable. Going green is the new trend as we saw at the Apple event, Wonderlust. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, and the Apple team did an entire skit on how the company would achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

Follow These Smart Steps And Secure Protocols For Business Applications

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business technology, securing protocols and applications is paramount. As companies increasingly rely on digital solutions, the potential vulnerabilities grow, making it crucial to implement robust security measures. This article delves into six smart steps to fortify your business applications and protocols, ensuring a resilient defense against cyber threats.

6 Things to Keep in Mind When Renovating Your Business Premises

Renovating your business premises can be an exciting endeavor, but it's not without its challenges. Whether you're giving your office space a much-needed facelift or expanding your storefront, the decisions you make during the renovation process can have a significant impact on your business's success. From budgeting and design to timelines and permits, there are six crucial things you must keep in mind to ensure a smooth and successful renovation.

Understanding the Types of Towing Services Available

Towing services are a great resource when your vehicle is unable to get you from point A to point B. In this blog post, we'll look at different kinds of tow truck services currently on the market and what makes them unique so that no matter what type of problem arises with your vehicle, you'll be equipped with all the knowledge necessary for finding quality assistance. Let's take a look!

How to Determine If Buying or Renting Mining Equipment is Right for You

Are you interested in getting into the mining industry, but not sure if it's a good fit for your budget? Purchasing mining equipment is always an option, but renting can be just as sensible - depending on your needs. In this blog post, we'll discuss both options so that you can make the best decision possible about how to equip yourself with the right gear for efficient and successful mining operations. Armed with this information, you'll be ready to determine whether buying or renting is most suitable for your unique circumstances.

The problem with public cloud spend

Having spent the best part of the last 15 years working in cloud cloud consulting I like to think I know a little bit about public cloud and its challenges. One thing that comes up time and time again in conversation with those that we have helped move to cloud is the lack of control over usage, generally a response to continuously rising bills with no clear indication as to why.