Good news, our partners over at GripMatix have been hard at work on a new a data source for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS for SquaredUp, specifically to allow you to test that you can log on/off to virtual apps and desktops with in depth synthetic transactions.

Tracealyzer is a popular tool for visualizing and analyzing the execution of real-time systems, but its price tag can be a barrier for some developers. This guide explores powerful open-source alternatives that provide similar functionality for free, helping you choose the right tool for your embedded systems projects.

Feature flags are crucial in modern software development, allowing teams to safely deploy and test new features. However, the absence of standardization has resulted in fragmentation and vendor lock-in. OpenFeature addresses this by offering an open specification for feature flagging, set to transform how developers manage and implement feature flags across various projects.

Time series databases allow you to store and query metrics efficiently. For example, if you want to forecast load on your servers, or identify intermittent faults with your production services, time series databases can help. Besides infrastructure monitoring, time series databases have been invaluable in finance, IoT applications, manufacturing, and more. Many time series databases, including VictoriaMetrics, are open source.

At Mattermost, we’re on a quest to scale our application by one order of magnitude, from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of concurrently active users per installation. Scaling up is a complex effort involving expertise at several different levels. At its core, it’s a game of catching the next bottleneck — whether it’s application CPU usage, memory consumption, database throughput, networking, or any combination of the above (among other causes as well).

Fixed assets form the backbone of many businesses, representing long-term investments that drive operations and growth. These tangible resources, such as buildings, machinery, and vehicles, play a crucial role in financial reporting and day-to-day business activities. Understanding fixed assets is essential for managers, investors, and accountants alike, as they significantly impact a company's financial health and operational capabilities.

The NIS2 Directive, an evolution of the original Network and Information Security Directive, aims to fortify cybersecurity across member states. Compliance with NIS2 not only helps organizations avoid regulatory penalties but also enhances their overall security posture, making them more resilient against cyber threats.

Dedicated devices are vital tools for businesses looking to optimize their operations, and unlike general-purpose devices, they are engineered to perform specific tasks such as Point-of-Sale (POS) and medical monitoring. In this guide, we’ll explore what dedicated devices are, how they work, and hardware selection best practices that will ensure you get the most from your IT investments.

Automation is the foundation of any successful DevOps strategy, especially for startups and fast-growing companies. Manual processes simply don’t scale as the business grows, leading to delays, errors, and frustration. For organizations striving to optimize efficiency, speed up development, and maintain high-quality standards, DevOps automation is a must.

We’re excited to announce that Deno, the modern JavaScript and TypeScript runtime, now supports private npm registries. You can now leverage Cloudsmith to securely host and share your npm modules directly within your Deno projects.