How proactive observability transforms IT operations
This article advocates for a shift from reactive monitoring to proactive observability for modern IT teams. Proactive observability uses continuous, holistic visibility – powered b…
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Observability vs. monitoring: What's the difference?
This article explains the difference between IT monitoring and observability. Monitoring focuses on *detecting* problems through predefined metrics and alerts, while observability …
Kelsey Hightower's advice for platform engineers as AI looms
Kelsey Hightower, a respected technologist, argues that AI is a “surface-level” technology built upon fundamental IT systems that require skilled human expertise. He emphasizes tha…
Top 10 DevOps trends to watch in 2026
DevOps is a collaborative approach between development and IT operations teams, focused on faster and more reliable software delivery through continuous collaboration and automatio…
5 ways to achieve rapid IT incident resolution
This article emphasizes that modern incident response needs to be a *strategic business capability*, not just an IT task, due to the reliance on digital services. It outlines five …
What is observability? The ultimate guide for IT teams
This article explains observability in IT as the ability to understand a system's *internal* state by analyzing the relationship between its inputs and outputs, going beyond simply…
AI security worries stall enterprise production deployments
Enterprise AI adoption is significantly hampered by security concerns, creating a “trust deficit” that prevents many proof-of-concept projects from reaching production. Leaders fro…
Do Gen Z, millennials already have the skills CIOs need?
Organizations are facing a critical IT skills shortage, projected to cost $5.5 trillion by 2026, largely due to the rapid pace of technological change—especially with the rise of A…
9 steps to implement an observability strategy
This article explains observability, a critical practice for managing modern, complex IT systems like those built with cloud-native architectures and AI. Unlike traditional monitor…