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Realistic Strategies for FinOps Driven K8s Optimization

Reduce node counts to drive down infrastructure costs (on-prem and in the cloud). Get an overview of common issues that drive excess cost and understanding the 3 core strategies for tackling them. Done right, you can reduce node counts, which in turn impacts infrastructure cost and potentially reduces expensive software licenses such as OpenShift. In this 20-min session we cover the 3 core strategies.

Exploring Time Series and Generative AI in Campaigns and Surveys

The presenter delves into advanced concepts, emphasizing the importance of time series in campaigns using bot hierarchies. They highlight the collection and branching of surveys based on user feedback, and the use of generative AI. The exploration and configuration of survey results, including filtering and splitting based on attributes, are demonstrated. The creation of custom dashboards with device data is introduced. The talk also touches on sustainability and green IT initiatives.

Networking Field Day 35: Selector AI and the Workings of an LLM

An LLM differs from a function in that it takes output and imputes, or infers, a function and its arguments. We first consider how this process works within Selector for an English phrase converted to a query. We then step through the design of Selector's LLM, which relies on a base LLM trained with English phrases and SQL translation, then fine-tuned, on-premises, with customer-specific entities. In this way, each of Selector's deployments relies on an LLM tailored to the customer at hand.

Networking Field Day 35: Solving the Query Problem with Selector AI

Selector translates English phrases to SQL queries through the use of an LLM. Each SQL query includes the table, or data set to be searched, along with filters, or conditions which prune the search results. We walk through a number of SQL queries and sample search results, before considering the LLM-based translation of a sample English phrase processed by Selector.

Networking Field Day 35: Selector AI Introduction with Debashis Mohanty

Selector's customer base includes 50 deployments across service providers as well as large enterprises in retail, media distribution, colocation services, and multi-cloud networking services. These customers aim to correlate events across their network, applications, and infrastructure; eliminate the need for human intervention in RCS and remediation; and democratize access to insights using conversational natural language interfaces. Selector delivers on these outcomes, while accelerating incident remediation through smart, actionable alerting and a GenAI-based conversational interface.

Simple Talks Podcast | Episode 5 - SQL Server and Postgres

Steve, Grant and Ryan return to Simple Talks to discuss SQL Server and Postgres. The advocates share their experiences with both systems, highlighting what works and what doesn’t. From time series and Query Store to extended events, tooling and log shipping - this is a quick-fire deep dive into the pros, cons and differences between the two. There’s also conversation around making the transition from one system to the other, and Ryan reflects on his challenging introduction to Postgres…on the first day of a new job.

How to encourage IT education and certifications like a ninja

Continuing education is incredibly important in IT as the landscape of technology continues to expand. And as an IT leader, you have a vested interest in making sure that your employees are well-informed and educated in an array of tech topics. In this stream, we’ll be chatting with three IT leadership experts about continued education and how certifications can impact both your IT organization and your team members’ career paths.

Zia prediction capabilities, a few enhancements to the Purchase module, and more - ServiceDesk Plus

In this video, our product experts unveil some exciting features and enhancements that can make your ServiceDesk Plus experience even better. From tapping Zia's predictive intelligence to power up your service desk to learning how to monitor and manage software usage across your network, watch this video to learn what's in store for you.

Exploring User Workspace Management and its Capabilities

Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best. Ivanti is IT for the way we work now. Integrated solutions for everything IT touches. So, employees can work better, anywhere, and everywhere. Exceptional employee experiences Any device. Any location. Ensure proactive, efficient service so employees can work how they want.