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Routing between AWS Local Zones with Megaport featuring Kevin Dresser

AWS Local Zones are game-changers for boosting performance and resiliency, but did you know connecting them efficiently is key? Here's what you need to know: The Problem: Local Zones in the same metro connect via their parent region, causing latency spikes (up to 80ms in some cases!). The Solution: Use Megaport’s Cloud Router (MCR) and AWS Direct Connect to build a private, low-latency interconnect – cutting latency by 10x (down to 8ms).

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland seeks to accelerate new business with SolarWinds partnership

SolarWinds delivers technologies spanning observability, database, and IT service management. Climb Channel Solutions Ireland is hoping to grow revenues across net new and existing business through new partnership with SolarWinds. It anticipates increased demand for the cloud-hosted, AI-powered SolarWinds observability solution.

Topology: Services for Business Observability

Building on Broadcom’s innovative domain tools, the AIOps and Observability team’s thinking and use of topology has advanced significantly in recent years. To illustrate these innovations and their benefits for IT operations, we continue in this blog where the previous blog left off. In this post, we cover services—and the services layer—as an extension to AIOps topology. This allows us to achieve service observability and, in the process, business observability.

Announcing HAProxy 3.1

Back in the spotlight, HAProxy 3.1 builds on its history of innovation, delivering improvements that ensure it remains the go-to open source load balancer! As usual, all the features announced in this release will be incorporated into the next enterprise release (HAProxy Enterprise 3.1). HAProxy 3.1 brings improvements to observability, reliability, performance, and flexibility. So everything we love about HAProxy is now even better!

MariaDB vs. MySQL

Deciding which database to use isn’t easy. Not only do you need to consider your immediate needs, but you also have to think about your long-term goals. Additionally, you need a deep understanding of various database types, including their differences, use cases, and more. After all, your database selection can impact your application’s future scalability, performance, and success, so it’s vital to thoroughly research and reflect before making a decision.

Your Guide to the Backbone of Business Security

Ensuring the security of your business is more than just a necessity-it's a critical investment. The backbone of business security lies in a combination of robust systems, informed strategies, and vigilant practices that safeguard assets, employees, and reputation. Let's delve into the essential elements that form this backbone and explore ways to fortify your business against evolving threats.

How Electrical Coops are Bridging the Digital Divide: Tri-Co

Imagine living in a world where electricity was a luxury, available only to city dwellers. This was the reality for many Americans in the 1930s, when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR,) who was living with polio, regularly visited Warm Springs, Georgia, which were thought to be beneficial for polio sufferers at the time. During his travels, FDR witnessed the stark contrast in electrical access between urban and rural communities.

How to Test Internet Stability for Businesses & Remote Users

In today’s always-connected world, a stable Internet connection is as essential as your morning coffee—especially for businesses and remote users. Whether you're running a virtual meeting, using cloud applications, or just trying to get through your to-do list without interruptions, an unstable connection can quickly throw a wrench in your day. Internet stability isn’t just about speed; it’s about reliability.