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The latest News and Information on Monitoring for Websites, Applications, APIs, Infrastructure, and other technologies.

SigNoz - Open-Source Alternative to DataDog

More and more companies are now shifting to a cloud-native & microservices-based architecture. Having an application monitoring tool is critical in this world because you can’t just log into a machine and figure out what’s going wrong. We have spent years learning about application monitoring & observability. What are the key features an observability tool should have to enable fast resolution of issues. In our opinion, good observability tools should have.

Announcing self-serve SAML SSO: take control of your team's authentication

Managing user authentication and security for your team just got a serious upgrade. Raygun now offers self-serve security assertion markup language (SAML) single sign-on (SSO) — making it easier than ever to centralize and secure access to your Raygun account. SAML SSO is now available for all customers. If you’re on a Business or Enterprise plan, we offer this feature at no additional cost. On other plans? No problem—you can add SAML SSO for just $50/month.

Data Driven Automation Frees IT Resources to Innovate, Growing ScienceLogic Client Revenue by 11% YoY

ScienceLogic is proud of our global footprint. From “Down Under” in Australia and New Zealand to the northern climes of Scandinavia, over 500 customers serving 100,000 organizations use ScienceLogic to modernize and optimize their IT operations. One such customer is TDC Erhverv, a leading Denmark-based MSP specializing in telecommunications, internet, security, and collaboration solutions and supporting over 50,000 companies.

Smarter search, Uptime Monitoring, and updates to Session Replay

Whether it’s sitting through a meeting that should’ve been an email or reading a blog post written by AI – no one enjoys losing time they’ll never get back. That’s why we rolled out updates to help you fix problems faster and skip the manual grind, including smarter search, customizable issue views, real-time uptime alerts, and Session Replay for mobile.

Datadog on Cloud Workload Identities

Datadog operates dozens of Kubernetes clusters, tens of thousands of hosts, and millions of containers across a multi-cloud environment, spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. With over 2,000 engineers, we needed to ensure that every developer and application could securely and efficiently access resources across these various cloud providers.

OpenTelemetry vs OpenTracing - Key Differences and Migration Path

OpenTelemetry and OpenTracing are two closely connected open-source projects that enhance observability in modern distributed systems. They are designed to instrument application code for generating telemetry data. OpenTelemetry is a comprehensive, vendor-neutral framework that helps capture various types of telemetry data, while OpenTracing focuses specifically on tracing and provides a way to instrument applications for that purpose.

Elasticsearch achieves Certified Software Solution status for Microsoft Azure

As a trusted partner in the Microsoft ecosystem, Elasticsearch has achieved another significant milestone by becoming a Certified Software Solution for Microsoft Azure. This certification not only underscores our commitment to excellence but also reflects our dedication to delivering seamless data solutions for our customers.

Smarter search, Uptime Monitoring, and Session Replay updates to simplify your debugging

Whether it’s sitting through a meeting that should’ve been an email or reading a blog post written by AI – no one enjoys losing time they’ll never get back. That’s why we rolled out updates to help you fix problems faster while skipping the manual grind, including smarter search, customizable issue views, real-time uptime alerts, and Session Replay for Mobile.

How to Perform Health Checks on Your Kafka Cluster: Ensuring Optimal Performance and Reliability

When managing Kafka clusters, health checks are essential—not just a luxury. They’re your frontline defense in maintaining stability and performance, helping you catch issues before they snowball. Let’s dive into effective ways to assess your Kafka cluster’s health, from tracking key metrics to taking proactive steps that keep your operations running smoothly.