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What Are SLMs? Small Language Models, Explained

Large language models (LLMs) are AI models with billions of parameters, trained on vast amounts of data. These models are typically flexible and generalized. The volume and distribution of training data determines what kind of knowledge a large language model can demonstrate. By training these large models on a variety of information from all knowledge domains, these models can perform sufficiently well on all tasks.

How To Decide Between Hosting Your Own Status Page Versus Using a Managed One

A status page forms a key part of your incident communication strategy. When it comes to setting up a status page, you have two options: We will examine the pros and cons of each option along these dimensions: For 1, if you choose a self-managed, open-source or custom solution, it's in your control. For a managed solution, you are limited by the provider's feature set. For 2, if you choose a self-managed solution, your team is responsible for the quality of the service.

AIOps for DevOps: Enhancing Collaboration and Efficiency

More than ever, DevOps teams are constantly tasked with improving collaboration, accelerating software development, and ensuring smooth operations. However, traditional monitoring and alerting methods, often called a “black box approach,” offer limited insight into system performance. As a result, teams rely on reactive approaches, only responding to incidents after they occur without prior planning or strategy.

Risks and Mitigation of Unpatched Software: Protect Your Systems Before it's Too Late

Let’s be real—leaving software unpatched is like forgetting to lock your front door before heading out. It may seem harmless at first, but it gives cybercriminals an open invitation to waltz in and wreak havoc. The risks and mitigation of unpatched software are critical topics for organizations to understand because unpatched vulnerabilities are one of the leading entry points for ransomware attacks.

Understanding Deprecated Software And How to Manage It

Have you ever encountered a warning that a software function or feature is "deprecated"? It’s a term many users come across but don’t always fully understand. Deprecated software can pose challenges for IT teams and organizations, as it often signals the need for change. In this article, we’ll explain what deprecated software is, how it differs from depreciated software, and why it matters.

How MSPs Can Leverage AI to Increase Efficiencies and Increase Margins

The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is highly competitive. The growing demand for IT management and support has led to a proliferation of MSPs, ranging from small to established providers. This saturation intensifies pressure on profit margins and heightens expectations for delivering faster, more efficient services. With many MSPs competing for business, companies must find ways to differentiate themselves to attract and retain clients. At ScienceLogic, we know that AI holds the key to success.

Mobile and Supply Chain Predictions for 2025

My new crystal ball was delivered this morning, so it’s time to make some enterprise mobility predictions for 2025. I ordered it on an early black Friday deal yesterday and got free overnight shipping. Even though my AI-driven shopping guide encouraged paying for same-day delivery, I saw no need to pay for faster amusement. But enough about my ecommerce buying habits; let’s look at what mobility and supply chains operations teams might see in 2025.

Automate Fast & Win: 11 Event-Driven Automation Tasks for Enterprise DevOps Teams

Event-driven automation is a powerful approach to managing enterprise IT environments, allowing systems to automatically react to enterprise events (Observability / Monitoring / Security / Social / Machine) and reducing or removing the need for manual intervention. This post discusses 11 common automation tasks that are ideal for enterprise DevOps teams looking to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure business continuity. Struggling with ideas for where to start?