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New in Delphi DAC: Support for RAD Studio 12, Patch 1, Cloud Providers Metadata, and More

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Patch 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11.

New in Delphi DAC: Support for RAD Studio 12, Release 1, Cloud Providers Metadata, and More

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Release 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11. There are many more changes, don’t forget to check them all out!

Hybrid observability for manufacturing enterprises: Top 5 challenges and how monitoring can help

The manufacturing sector is at a crossroads. Industry 4.0 brought with it a wave of innovation, with the industrial internet of things (IIoT), advanced automated, and AI-driven analytics. Now, we’re experiencing the onset of Industry 5.0, where humans work alongside smart machines to create more sustainable products, services, and supply chains.

Hybrid observability for banks and financial services organizations: Top 5 challenges and how monitoring can help

Facing rising technical complexity and pressure from regulators, these are challenging times for financial services organizations. Given the near- and long-term uncertainties, organizations must focus on what’s coming next. That includes navigating technological disruption and the way it’s shaping experiences and expectations for employees and customers alike. Now, 73% of banking interactions happen over digital channels.

Practical Demo: How to use service management to address business needs at scale

The practical demonstration revolves around Ivanti's service management platform, Neurons for ITSM and ITAM, and its ability to address business needs at scale. It showcases the platform's web-based interface, codeless configuration, and integration with other tools. The demo also highlights the self-service portal, workflow and approval process for a new employee setup request, and customization options for request offerings and form layouts.

Steps to Building Strategic Vendor Partnerships for Enhanced End-User Value

Vendor partnerships are the core of the MSP business model. These partnerships enable MSPs to offer vital services like data backups, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions to complement their offerings. These partnerships provide unique competitive differentiators that help MSPs stand out in a crowded market when well-managed. Strong vendor relationships are vital to achieving growth and establishing a solid brand presence.

NIS2 Requirements: 10 Ideas in Which Asset Management And ITSM Can Help

NIS2 requirements range from Risk Management measures to business continuity insurance – and they must be effectively implemented by October 17, 2024, to avoid penalties. Since this is a cybersecurity framework, IT Asset Management (ITAM) can greatly help implement it.

Feature Friday #10: cf-support

Found a bug, asking for help? Use cf-support to collect info quickly. cf-support was born from interactions supporting Enterprise customers to streamline data collection and was introduced in late 2022 with the release of 3.18.31 and 3.21.02. Furthermore, it was featured on The Agent is In3 episode 21 Troubleshooting with cf-support. It gathers various details about the system and creates an archive that you can attach to your ticket.

Ping vs Packet Loss Explained

Network latency and packet loss are two important metrics that can greatly affect the performance and user experience of applications and services that rely on network communication. This article will explain what latency and packet loss are, how they change network performance, and how to fix problems related to these metrics. We'll also look at real examples and situations to show the real impact of latency and packet loss on different applications.

Migrating from CentOS to Ubuntu: a guide for system administrators and DevOps

CentOS 7 is on track to reach its end-of-life (EoL) on June 30, 2024. Post this date, the CentOS Project will cease to provide updates or support, including vital security patches. Moving away from the RHEL-based ecosystem might appear daunting, but if you’re considering Ubuntu the switch can be both straightforward and economically viable.