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Automation has reached an inflection point. What began as simple task replication has evolved into a strategic imperative for businesses seeking a competitive advantage. Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is no longer a peripheral technology. It’s a core driver of operational excellence. In fact, according to a 2023 Gartner study, the RPA software market grew at a steady pace in 2023 at 22.1%, on par with its 2022 growth rate.

Learn how to measure, implement, and improve SPACE metrics in DevOps. Get actionable tips and overcome common challenges in team performance tracking. Cortex| January 2, 2025 Software development team performance.

In December 2024, it was reported that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) official online store suffered a Magecart attack aimed at compromising customers’ payment information. The breach involved the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the store’s checkout process, leading to the display of a counterfeit Stripe payment page designed to harvest sensitive data. Image Source: ESA Website.

IT support for financial services is key. But are organizations in this industry outsourcing IT, or are they building their own IT support teams? According to Statista, the financial services sector leads the pack in IT outsourcing. The report highlights that the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) industry accounts for 30% of the global IT outsourcing market revenue—the highest percentage among all industries.

The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies, but that’s rapidly changing. Today, IT support for construction plays a critical role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and tackling the complexities of modern projects. In fact, a recent study by Briq highlights how adopting IT systems and digital tools is reshaping the industry, giving companies the tools to boost performance and stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Cloud tracing provides essential visibility into distributed systems, helping track requests, identify bottlenecks, and improve performance. Learn the best practices and tools for effective monitoring.

Protect your apps with AWS WAF! This guide walks you through setup, rules, and keeping threats at bay, step by simple step.

Learn how to integrate Winston for efficient logging in Node.js. Explore features, configurations, and best practices to optimize your app's performance.

Redis is a high performance in-memory data store that excels in speed and simplicity. However, when dealing with large values especially in scenarios where memory is limited it is important to implement strategies to effectively manage memory usage while maintaining performance. This blog explores practical methods to handle large values in Redis without exhausting your memory resources.

Last year, we reflected on the progress that AI made in 2023 with tools like ChatGPT lowering barriers to entry and driving broader adoption across industries. Looking ahead, we anticipated even greater advancements in AI's accessibility and governance, including the democratization of technology, enhanced large language models for specific applications, and growing concerns around the ethical implications of synthetic content and intellectual property rights.