IBM NS1 Connect enables companies to harness the power of DNS
IBM is introducing an innovative solution called IBM NS1 Connect, set to launch on October 17, 2023. This solution harnesses the power of DNS to provide fast and reliable connectivity for applications and websites globally. It offers agile connectivity deployment in distributed application environments, and aims to enhance customer experiences, boost revenue, reduce customer churn, … continue reading
CrowdStrike and AWS announce startup accelerator for cloud native security companies
CrowdStrike has introduced the AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator for EMEA-based startups. This accelerator program, part of AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, aims to support and nurture innovative cybersecurity startups in the region. It offers tailored mentorship, technical guidance, and partnership prospects. Additionally, promising early-stage cybersecurity firms may receive funding through CrowdStrike’s investment vehicle, the … continue reading
DigitalOcean launches managed Kafka offering
DigitalOcean has introduced DigitalOcean Managed Kafka, a fully managed data streaming platform for Apache Kafka. This service aims to assist small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, such as video streaming, IoT, data analytics, gaming, and eCommerce, by providing real-time data stream access and processing without the need for complex Kafka administration. “While Kafka is … continue reading
Cisco to acquire Splunk in effort to accelerate digital resilience
Cisco has announced its intention to acquire Splunk for approximately $28 billion in cash, at a rate of $157 per share. After the acquisition, Splunk’s CEO, Gary Steele, will join Cisco’s executive leadership team under the leadership of Chuck Robbins, who is currently chair and CEO of Cisco. Upon acquisition, Splunk and Cisco will be … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: OpenTofu
The Linux Foundation has introduced OpenTofu, another open-source alternative to the Terraform infrastructure as code provisioning tool. This move was prompted by Terraform’s recent license change from MPLv2 to a Business Source License v1.1, which raised concerns in the open-source community. The switch early last month involved HashiCorp’s’ products including the infrastructure-as-code service Terraform, the … continue reading
Komprise introduces storage insights to unify data and storage management
Komprise has announced the release of Storage Insights, a solution that provides unstructured data management. It offers a unified and consistent view of data usage and storage consumption across various vendors and cloud platforms. This eliminates the need for dealing with multiple consoles and differing storage consumption definitions. The motivation behind this release is the … continue reading
WSO2 API Platform for Kubernetes launched to speed up the delivery of cloud native apps
WSO2 has introduced a solution called WSO2 API Platform for Kubernetes (WSO2 APK) to address the challenges associated with manually configuring traditional API management solutions within Kubernetes. WSO2 APK is a comprehensive API management solution purposefully designed to harness Kubernetes’ inherent strengths. It adheres to the Kubernetes Gateway API specification and seamlessly integrates with Kubernetes … continue reading
Catchpoint launches Internet Resilience Program
Catchpoint has introduced its Internet Resilience Program, formerly called Black Friday Assurance. This program bolsters its Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM) platform by providing an expert team of engineers on-demand. These experts assist in maintaining the performance and resilience of websites and applications during high-peak times like product launches, holidays, tax seasons, and travel surges. Many … continue reading
ITOps Open-Source Project of the Week: Grafana Beyla
In an effort to simplify application observability adoption, Grafana introduces Grafana Beyla, an open-source eBPF auto-instrumentation tool currently in public preview. Beyla offers span information for fundamental transactions and RED metrics (Rate-Errors-Duration) for Linux HTTP/S and gRPC services, all without the need for manual code modifications to insert probes. eBPF, short for Extended Berkeley Packet … continue reading
ngrok launches Global Server Load Balancing to improve performance and resiliency
Ngrok announced its always-on Global Server Load Balancer (GSLB). This service automatically directs both end-user traffic and agent traffic to the nearest Point of Presence (PoP) based on latency, without the need for additional configuration. This feature is now active by default for all ngrok customers, providing faster and more reliable experiences for end users. … continue reading
SentinelOne launches new tool for simplifying incident management
SentinelOne is launching Singularity RemoteOps Forensics, a digital forensics product that helps companies of all sizes simplify incident response, making investigations and responses faster and more efficient. “As timelines for reporting and responding to breaches shrink, it is imperative that security teams have advanced forensics capabilities that make investigations faster and more efficient, and with … continue reading
Mezmo launches Welcome Pipeline to unlock Kubernetes insights faster
Kubernetes has become a staple in orchestrating containerized applications. However, despite its utility, Kubernetes-deployed applications and infrastructure generate a ton of data, according to Mezmo in a blog post. While this data can reveal important key performance indicators (KPIs) like system performance, latency, and user behavior metrics, getting those insights is often tricky due to … continue reading
