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How Prometheus Remote Write v2 can help cut network egress costs by as much as 50%

Back in 2021, Grafana Labs CTO Tom Wilkie (then VP of Products) spoke at PromCON about the need for improvements in Prometheus' remote write capabilities. “We use between 10 and 2 bytes per sample to send via remote write, and Prometheus only uses 1 or 2 bytes per sample on the local disk so there’s big, big room for improvement,” Wilkie said at the time.

Grafana Assistant: Why you can trust our agent-and yourself-in an era of AI hallucinations

Let’s be real: AI can hallucinate. And in observability, that feels risky. No one wants an assistant that sends your SREs chasing ghosts. At best, that burns expensive engineering time. At worst, it slows incident response in production and pushes teams toward the wrong remediation path. So here’s the big question: What makes Grafana Assistant different, and why should you trust it? Let’s start by acknowledging the fear. AI hallucinations are a real issue.

Infraon Infinity | Unified IT Operations Platform for Enterprise IT Teams

Managing enterprise IT shouldn’t feel like juggling disconnected tools. Enterprise IT teams are under constant pressure, from tool sprawl and rising workloads to compliance risks and operational inefficiencies. Infraon Infinity helps enterprises take back control with a single, unified platform that brings IT Service Management, Asset Management, Infrastructure Monitoring, Network Configuration & Change Management, and AIOps together.

The CIO Game-Changer: Gaining Control in Complex IT | Infraon Infinity

Being a CIO today means playing a complex game, one where visibility, timing, and decisions matter every minute. Enterprise IT environments are sprawling by nature. Servers, networks, applications, teams, and vendors must all move in sync. When they don’t, the pressure to respond and to lead falls on you. This video shows why Infraon Infinity is a game-changer for enterprise CIOs.

Are We Letting AI Think for Us? | SolarWinds TechPod #105

We’re more dependent on technology than ever—and AI is changing how we make decisions. But what happens when the systems fail? Or when bad actors decide to “pull the plug”? This clip dives into a scary but necessary question: Are we losing our ability to critically think and problem-solve by relying too much on AI? Is AI leveling the playing field—or quietly taking over human decision-making? A must-watch conversation about innovation, outages, AI risk, and why having a backup plan matters more than ever.

Increase Team Autonomy with Roles and Permissions | Hector

A good tool starts with the right access. With Hector, give your teams an experience tailored to their reality. Discover how Roles and Permissions can transform the way you work and simplify your operations! About Hector Hector is inventory management software that allows you to track all your assets, whether they are fixed, loaned, rented, on the move, or in storage. With its easily customizable interface and advanced features, Hector enables efficient and accurate tracking of all types of equipment and easily adapts to your needs.