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The Observability Stack is Collapsing: Why Context-First Data is the Only Path to AI-Powered Root Cause Analysis

By Bill Balnave, VP of Customer Success at Mezmo The core promise of modern observability is simple: cut Mean Time To Resolution (MTTR). Yet, despite a boom in tooling and investment over the last four years, the data tells a sobering story: our industry is actually getting worse at finding and resolving issues. Dashboards, once our trusted guide, have become the starting point for a chaotic "dashboard hunt" that rarely leads to the definitive root cause.

Transforming Symfony monolith to multi-apps: a step-by-step guide

This blog post is based on Florent Huck, Developer Advocate at Upsun, at SymfonyCon 2023. We utilized AI tools for transcription and to enhance the structure and clarity of the content. The journey from a single monolithic application to a multi-application architecture doesn't have to be daunting. At a recent developer conference, Florent from Upsun's Developer Relations team shared a practical step-by-step guide on how to refactor a monolith into multiple applications using Upsun.

How Istio Ambient Mode Delivers Real World Solutions

For years, platform teams have known what a service mesh can provide: strong workload identity, authorization, mutual TLS authentication and encryption, fine-grained traffic control, and deep observability across distributed systems. In theory, Istio checked all the boxes. In practice though, many teams hit a wall. Across industries like financial services, media, retail, and SaaS, organizations told a similar story. They wanted mTLS between services to meet regulatory or security requirements.

What is DEX? And Why DEX is Important

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) refers to how employees interact with the digital tools, systems, and technologies they use at work-and how those interactions affect their productivity, satisfaction, and overall work experience. DEX encompasses the quality of the digital interactions and services that employees encounter while using workplace technologies. It includes various factors such as application performance, network connectivity, device usability, and overall user satisfaction.

Lessons From The FinOps In Full Bloom Podcast: 6 Cloud Insights I Didn't Expect

Every time I step on set with a guest for FinOps In Full Bloom, I’m anticipating the lightbulb moments I know will pop up during the podcast. These are the conversations that reveal how curiosity and collaboration can spark real transformation in the cloud.

What Is DevSecOps? A Guide To Secure DevOps Workflows

Security used to be something teams added at the end of a release cycle. Engineering pushed code fast. Security teams reviewed it later. But this flow only worked when the software moved slowly. Modern cloud environments broke the old security model. Containers, microservices, APIs, and infrastructure as code now change too fast for security to sit outside delivery workflows.

Make-Up Air in Warehouses: Why Exhaust-Only Ventilation Creates Operational Problems and How Better Airflow Solves Them

The fastest possible removal of heat, fumes, or pollutants is a common goal of warehouse ventilation strategies. Although exhaust systems are efficient in removing air, issues occur when the replacement of that air is not given the same consideration. Exhaust-only ventilation creates pressure imbalances, inconsistent temperatures, and higher energy costs, all of which directly affect daily operations. A balanced approach that prioritizes controlled make-up air and modern air circulation using HVLS fans delivers stability, efficiency, and safer working conditions across large facilities.

7 Strategies for IT Ops Teams to Monitor and Optimize Real-Time Commodity Pricing Systems for Financial Reliability

Real-time commodity pricing systems have become mission-critical infrastructure for financial institutions, trading desks, and enterprise resource planning operations. As of December 2025, with 72% of trading firms migrating to cloud-native CTRM and ETRM platforms, IT Ops teams face mounting pressure to maintain pricing accuracy, minimize latency, and ensure system resilience during volatile market conditions.

Top 7 India-Focused AI Programs to Build Business-Ready Skills in 2025

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Indian businesses through automation, more intelligent decisions, and new products. Leaders who learn to plan and deploy AI see faster cycles and clearer outcomes. In 2025, strong programs balance applied projects with sound fundamentals. The list below prioritizes hands-on work, industry alignment, and clear outcomes for working professionals.