Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

Kentik Data Explorer is the heart of Kentik, where raw network telemetry is transformed into actionable insights. Yet many users don’t realize just how much they can do with it, or how Data Explorer connects to other parts of the Kentik platform. In this session, we walk through the fundamentals of using Data Explorer effectively, provide real-world examples, and highlight how it ties into workflows such as alerting, dashboards, and troubleshooting.

IT is often tasked with more than what they actually have bandwidth for -- you've likely been asked to find time to take on extra projects, work with other teams to determine how they plan to implement necessary software and hardware, and actually do the day-to-day legwork of supporting a full organization's technology needs.

EPM focuses on security with monthly updates and the upcoming SU for EPM 2024, supporting the latest OS like Mac and Windows 11. New patch management features will allow uninstalling patches, while AI integration enhances detection. MDM priorities include unified management for Apple and advanced Android controls. Q4 introduces customized email alerts and improved app management. Users are encouraged to test the mobile app and provide feedback.

CTA Link: To view the schedule for upcoming meetings, Click here. The content outlines key platform capabilities, including non-persistent VDI support and automated policy assignments. It introduces rollback support in patch management and audit trails for data export. Application monitoring tracks insecure TLS versions, while bots enhance app distribution. PowerShell improves credential support and script generation. Neurons facilitate OS provisioning, and the dashboard tracks policy change requests. Entra ID supports user authentication with customizable global settings.

Watch this video to learn how to generate a WUG MD file for WhatsUp Gold support and troubleshooting purposes.

Managing the cost of foundation models like Claude Opus can be complex and unpredictable. With Datadog Cloud Cost Management, you can now ingest Claude usage and cost data directly through the Anthropic Usage and Cost Admin API and visualize it alongside your cloud and SaaS spend.

Datadog now surfaces real-dollar OpenAI usage—down to individual prompts and token consumption—directly in Cloud Cost Management. Empower your team to catch cost drift early, assign spend to the right owner, and optimize with confidence.

Amin Momin of @CapgeminiGlobal shares the three key factors every company needs to integrate into their reliability efforts. Companies that focus on these key factors save millions by decreasing their downtime and lessening its costly impact.

Join us as Civo's leadership team, including Mark Boost, Deshish Majrekar, Kelsey Hightower, and Josh Mesout, come together to share their vision for a new kind of cloud that prioritizes data sovereignty, simplicity, and flexibility. This session explores the challenges of traditional cloud infrastructure and how Civo is addressing them with its cloud native platform. Civo's Flex Core private cloud solution is also showcased, highlighting its applications in various industries, including cybersecurity and advanced materials design.

Head of Nexthink's Digital Community and User Groups Jon Leighton rejoins Reality Bytes with Tom, Sean, and Dina to explore how community remains the beating heart of Digital Employee Experience (DEX). Fresh from Experience London and heading into Experience Boston, Jon shares how Nexthink’s Ambassador Program, user groups, and learning initiatives empower practitioners to grow, collaborate, and lead change. From storytelling and communication to real-world impact and career development, this episode celebrates the people and connections driving DEX forward.