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Six Compelling Reasons to Choose SolarWinds Every Day, Every Time

Technology investments in today’s digital economy are crucial in achieving your business goals and gaining a competitive edge. As business strategies evolve and technology advances, IT environments are becoming increasingly complex and hybrid while budgets remain stagnant. Choosing the right solution to manage your technology stack is vital to deliver superior application experiences and meet your performance, availability, and operational requirements.

How to use Tailscale for gRPC authentication in Golang

Friends of this blog know that I am a big fan of building internal tools, or as we call them, "tools that help scale people". As the name suggests, internal tools are used, well, internally and as such usually will require their access to be restricted to the company's staff and network. In the past, I've written about how to use Tailscale for authentication of internal tools using HTTP. In this post, I will show you how to use Tailscale for gRPC authentication in Golang.

Tracking Custom Metrics in Python with AppSignal

We have improved our custom metrics offering with two recent Python releases. In release 1.1.1 of our Python package, we added the add_distribution_value helper, and in version 1.2.0, we added support for minutely probes, so you can measure the distribution of key data points in your Python application. In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up custom metrics in your Python application to gain valuable insights without sifting through logs or querying databases.

Will AI Make Our Social Life Better?

In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement, the question of how artificial intelligence (AI) will shape our social lives looms large. As society becomes increasingly interconnected through digital mediums, understanding the implications of AI on human interactions is paramount. Leveraging a plethora of studies and trends, this article seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of whether AI will indeed make our social lives better.

Mastering the Art of Twitch Expert Tips for Gaining More Views on Your Livestreams

Twitch is a well-known live-streaming platform that allows content creators to speak with a participatory audience. Every month, it has accumulated more than 140 million users at this point. You can share content on Twitch that ranges from gaming to music, and after you get a greater number of viewers and Twitch views, you will be able to monetize the stuff that you share.

Leveraging LLM/Gen-AI for Accelerating Left-Shift Operations Transformation

In today’s digital landscape, delivering a flawless customer experience is the ultimate competitive advantage. However, traditional methods of ensuring service resilience during operation can often be both expensive and cumbersome to maintain. This is where left-shift operations come into play—a powerful strategy aimed at instilling quality and resiliency in the early stages of building and delivering high-quality products and services..

SOC 2 and Cloud Security: What You Need to Know

You've probably heard of SOC 2 if you work in tech, but do you really understand what it is? In short, SOC 2 compliance is an auditing procedure that checks how companies store customer data in the cloud. It makes sure your data stays private and secure. This blog further breaks down what SOC 2 means, who needs it, and how companies get certified.

Geographical Brand Names: Connecting Place and Identity

The strategic incorporation of geographical elements in branding and product names has become a potent force, moving beyond simply identifying a product's origin. Geographical brand names have the power to forge a deep link between place and identity. They resonate with consumers on a profound level. As we explore this complex subject, we go on a journey. This exploration goes beyond basic ideas and delves into the complexities. These complexities capture the essence of geographical name branding.