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EP #3: Cloud, Kubernetes, and the Evolution of DevOps - The Open Source Observability Podcast

Jan 2, 2026 By Coroot In Coroot
Kris Buytaert is the Co-founder of Inuits, O11y, and ‘DevOps Days,’ an internationally-attended series of DevOps events. He is a passionate advocate of Free and Open Source Software, and is accredited by the community as being a founding instigator of the DevOps movement. In this episode we trace the history of the DevOps movement from its intersection with open source and Agile, through the evolution of Cloud technologies and tools such Docker and Kubernetes, to present day best practices for CI/CD, monitoring, and observability.
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How Grafana Mimir Cut Costs 25%: Kafka and WarpStream at Massive Scale | Big Tent S3E3

Jan 2, 2026 By Grafana In Grafana
Big Tent hosts Mat Ryer and Tom Wilkie talk with Marco Pracucci (Grafana Labs), Cyril Tovena (Grafana Labs), and Ryan Worl (WarpStream/Confluent) about building Sigyn (the internal code name for Mimir’s next-gen architecture), public, open source, and designed for lower TCO and stronger reliability. They cover gapless consumption, predictable partitioning, new “block builder” components, and the practical realities of migrating “mid-flight.”
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Mimir's next-gen architecture-Kafka in the middle, object storage underneath, and a whole lot less coupling

Jan 2, 2026 By Alexa Becker In Grafana
Sometimes the most important engineering work starts with a deceptively simple question. Not “What’s the best dashboard layout?” or “How many Ts are in Matt?” (still contested), but something much more fundamental: What if the read path and the write path didn’t have to share the same fate?
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Performing Real-Time Anomaly Detection with InfluxDB 3: An In-Depth Guide

Jan 2, 2026 By Suyash Joshi In InfluxData
If you’re working with sensors, machines, or embedded systems, your primary goal is simple: no unplanned downtime and smooth operations. This means detecting errors and taking action as soon as possible, ideally preventing them through predictive maintenance before they become critical issues.
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Datadog Pricing 2026: Full Cost Breakdown + How to Save 40-90%

Jan 2, 2026 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
When it comes to monitoring and observability tools, Datadog is often one of the first names that comes to mind. But while Datadog’s features are widely discussed, its pricing often remains a topic of confusion. How much does Datadog cost, and what factors influence your bill? This guide breaks down Datadog pricing to help you better understand its structure, hidden nuances, and whether it’s the right fit for your needs.
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Podman vs Docker 2026: Security, Performance & Which to Choose

Jan 2, 2026 By Anjali Udasi In Last9
When it comes to containerization technologies, Podman and Docker are the two giants that often come up in conversation. Both have revolutionized how we build, deploy, and manage containers, but what sets them apart? In this blog, we'll dive deep into a side-by-side comparison of Podman and Docker. We'll cover everything from architecture to security, performance, and compatibility.
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New Relic vs Sentry - Which Monitoring Tool to Choose? [2026]

Jan 2, 2026 By Pavithra Parthiban In Atatus
New Relic and Sentry are both popular monitoring tools but they're built for very different problems. If you put them side by side and expect a fair fight, you'll quickly find they don't really compete on the same ground. Sentry is built for developers who want to know exactly what broke, where, and why. It's precise, code-first, and excellent at error tracking.
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Top Datadog Competitors and Alternatives in 2026

Jan 2, 2026 By Aiswarya S In Atatus
Datadog is widely recognized for its comprehensive range of products and tools, making it quite a challenge to find a suitable alternative. When seeking an alternative to Datadog, it's essential to conduct a thorough comparison of features, performance, limitations, and other vital aspects. This task requires a deep dive into the details, and it might not be as straightforward as it seems at first glance.
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Online IQ Testing as a Digital Measurement System

Online IQ Testing as a Digital Measurement System

Jan 2, 2026 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
Online cognitive testing has moved far beyond casual quizzes. Today, an online IQ test is a structured digital system that collects inputs, processes data, and produces a measurable output - a score intended to reflect cognitive ability. From an operations perspective, this makes IQ testing surprisingly similar to any modern measurement pipeline: inputs, validation, processing, monitoring, and reporting.
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Top tips: How small IT organizations can save big on development costs

Jan 1, 2026 By Eric Roshaan In ManageEngine
Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and share ways to stay ahead. This week, we’re taking a closer look at how smaller IT teams can keep their development costs under control—without sacrificing quality or long-term viability. When you're a large IT enterprise providing services to millions of users around the world, it's only natural to expect development costs to be sky high.
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