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Windows VPS vs. Linux VPS: which one should you choose?

When it comes to renting a virtual private server (VPS), one of the first decisions you'll face is choosing between Windows VPS and Linux VPS. Both operating systems have their pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your specific needs. So, let's consider a scenario: You've decided to rent a virtual server but are unsure which operating system is better. It's essential to take into account the technical characteristics, cost, and ease of use of each system. Let's delve into the intricacies of the choice.

What are Global Business Services teams?

Enterprises and organizations are continually seeking strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge. One such strategy that has gained prominence is the implementation of a Global Business Services (GBS) model. This approach centralizes various support functions across a company, fostering streamlined operations and improved service delivery for internal employees and external customers.

Ionic vs. React Native: Which one should you choose for mobile apps?

Building a mobile app often involves selecting the right framework that aligns with your team’s skill set and project requirements. Two popular choices are Ionic and React Native, both of which enable cross-platform development. ‍ In this post, we’ll compare these frameworks and share why we, at ilert, decided to use Ionic for our mobile app.

What Is Network Device Monitoring? Find Out 5 Top Monitoring Tools

Businesses, organizations, and individuals rely on networks to communicate and exchange data. The rapid growth of technology and increasing reliance on networked systems have made robust network performance and security critical. However, maintaining optimal network performance and security is a difficult task. Network failures, security breaches, and performance bottlenecks can result in substantial financial losses and reputational damage. What Is Network Device Monitoring?

Top 5 EdTech outages detected by StatusGator in January 2025

Educational platforms are essential for students, educators, and institutions, making service disruptions especially impactful. StatusGator’s early detection ensures that users receive timely alerts before official acknowledgments, helping them navigate unexpected downtime. Below, we recap significant education-related outages from January 2025, where StatusGator kept users ahead of disruptions.

How AI-powered anomaly detection is transforming APM for SREs

Site reliability engineers (SREs) often face challenges in keeping an organization’s sites running smoothly as the complexity of distributed systems steadily increases. With the rise of microservices, cloud-native architectures, and massive data volumes, manual monitoring and troubleshooting are no longer sustainable. SREs must navigate hurdles like alert fatigue, incident response delays, and the constant pressure to maintain system reliability.

Getting Started with M365 dashboards

SquaredUp is a flexible dashboard and analytics platform that makes it really easy to dashboard your M365 and Intune usage and analytics. You can then use it for monitoring or sharing! In this article we’ll take a look at getting started with the M365 plugin for SquaredUp and building our first dashboard. Sign up for a free account if you’d like to follow along.