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Validating OS-compatibility for locally-run LLMs using Ollama with CI/CD matrix workflows

Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly accessible, with regular adoption of open-source models and the growing ecosystem of tools for running them locally. Compact versions are now able to run on consumer-grade hardware, so developers are using LLMs on personal devices like Linux workstations, macOS laptops, or even Windows machines. As this trend grows, so does the need to ensure that your LLM-powered applications run reliably across all major operating systems.

Understanding Playwright test hooks in the CI context (JavaScript) - A complete tutorial

All applications need some form of testing, whether frontend, backend, stress testing, or any other. Playwright can help. Playwright is an end-to-end testing framework for web applications, supporting cross-browser testing (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit) from a single API. Its built-in test runner (Playwright Test) provides hook functions to manage set-up and tear-down logic around your tests.

Custom timeframes are here!

In the realm of data and observability, timing is everything. Until now, SquaredUp provided fixed time options like the last hour, 12 hours, 24 hours, last week, and this month. While these options served many users well, we recognized that they lacked the flexibility you needed. Whether you're tracking long-term performance, comparing trends, or looking into specific events, we know these preset options could sometimes feel limiting.

Insights to keep AI applications reliable

AI has become a massive investment for companies. Engineering teams across industries are integrating AI into their products, whether it’s through homegrown, self-managed models or third-party model integrations. But no matter how much AI shifts the user experience, it’s still an application, which means your engineering team still needs to operate it and keep it reliable. At the same time, AI applications add complexity and complications that require a shift in your approach.

Structured Logging in NextJS with OpenTelemetry

Traces tell you what happened and when. Logs tell you why. When something breaks, logs are often your first clue—and if they’re correlated with traces, they can cut debugging time down from hours to minutes. In this section, we’ll wire up end-to-end structured logging across both server and browser environments in your Next.js app, complete with trace correlation and SigNoz integration.

Getting started with Cloudflare dashboards

Cloudflare is a widely adopted web performance and security platform, best known for its CDN, DDoS protection, and DNS services. While it provides rich telemetry and real-time analytics, the sheer volume and complexity of the data can make it hard to identify key trends or issues at a glance. This is where a solution like SquaredUp (or another dashboarding tool) comes in.

Harnessing Network Observability to Speed the Telco-to-Techco Transition

For telecommunications firms (telcos), the race is on. If these organizations are to rise to meet their top challenges and growth objectives, transformation is a must. Those who make this move most rapidly will be best positioned for sustained success. Today, telcos face several significant challenges, which are creating fundamental disruption: Telcos need to transform to contend with these shifts.

The Visibility vs Cost Trap: A Dangerous Tradeoff

“You can’t investigate what you don’t have”. Every analyst knows the pain of missing context. You’re in the middle of a high-stakes investigation, but the logs you need are gone, archived weeks ago due to retention limits. Or worse, they were never collected in the first place to keep costs under control. This is the Visibility vs. Cost trap, and it puts analysts at a disadvantage every day.

OpManager earns triple recognition in 2025

We’re pleased to share that ManageEngine OpManager has earned recognition across three critical areas of IT operations, achieving triple crown status in IT infrastructure management. OpManager has been featured in GetApp’s Category Leaders, Software Advice’s Front Runners, and Capterra’s Shortlist, in addition to being named in the Gartner Market Guide for IT Infrastructure Monitoring (ITIM).

Is Your Data Truly Yours? Why Data Sovereignty in India Matters More Than Ever

As businesses in India embrace the cloud, a critical question looms: Where does your data really live, and who controls it? In 2025 alone, India’s cloud market is projected to reach US$ 21.4 billion, with further growth in 2030 expected to reach US$ 52.2 billion. This helps to underscore the rapidly expanding scale and strategic importance of cloud infrastructure in the country. But with this growth comes growing concern: Is your data secure, compliant, and under your control within Indian borders?