6 trends that will have an impact on I&O in 2024, according to Gartner
Gartner is kicking off its IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies conference by revealing the top six trends it believes will have an impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) in the next 12 to 18 months. “I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on … continue reading
Gartner: Follow “Generative Transformation” principles to successfully adapt to constantly changing technologies
Technology evolution is speeding up and changing faster than ever. In the keynote of the Gartner Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference, Thomas Bittman, distinguished VP analyst at Gartner, explained that just as we get comfortable with something, something else pops up. Therefore, digital transformation is not a one-time thing; it is an ongoing process … continue reading
Code execution vulnerabilities: Three preventative steps you need to take now
Hidden software vulnerabilities are silent nightmares waiting to awaken chaos. Though security is still a priority with the rise of DevSecOps, there continues to be a sharp increase in exploitable vulnerabilities this year compared to last. Among these vulnerabilities, code execution attacks stand out as some of the sneakiest and worst threats. Remote code execution … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: FOCUS
The FinOps Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) provides consistency and standardization to cloud cost data. It helps companies visualize the value of cloud services and transforms complex billing data into a simple standardized schema. FOCUS simplifies multi-cloud billing data, enhances reporting consistency across various vendors, and streamlines FinOps capabilities such as allocation, chargeback, budgeting, forecasting, … continue reading
Canonical joins RISC-V Software Ecosystem
Canonical has joined the RISC-V Software Ecosystem (RISE) to contribute to the development of open-source software for RISC-V, which is an instruction set architecture specification. This move aligns with Canonical’s mission to empower developers and businesses with open source solutions for efficient application building, deployment, and scaling, according to the company in a post. The … continue reading
ManageEngine enhances Log360 with features that improve the accuracy and precision of SIEM
ManageEngine introduced a dual-layered threat detection system in its security information and event management (SIEM) solution, Log360. This feature, part of Log360’s threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) component called Vigil IQ, aims to enhance the accuracy and precision of threat detection for security operations center (SOC) teams. The move is in response to challenges … continue reading
Charmed Kubeflow 1.8 released to enable professionals to easily develop and deploy AI/ML model
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, has released Charmed Kubeflow 1.8, the latest version of the company’s managed version of the Kubeflow project, which is an open-source MLOps platform. This platform enables the development and deployment of AI/ML models and is compatible with various cloud environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud setups. The new release also introduces … continue reading
Open-source developer tools have won: That’s a massive supply chain risk
It’s a done deal. In terms of market share, mindshare, and innovation, open source developer tools have won the battle for the hearts and tool belts of engineers everywhere. From IDEs like Eclipse or Visual Studio Code, with its open-source core, build tools like Jenkins and Maven, to package managers like HomeBrew, Nix, and npm, … continue reading
Broadcom acquires VMware
Broadcom announced that it has acquired VMware to work on solutions that help customers optimize their private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, and to run applications and services from anywhere. Broadcom is shifting its focus towards assisting enterprise customers in developing and modernizing their private and hybrid cloud environments. The company plans to invest in VMware … continue reading
Modern network management needs to be experience-driven
Driving a new car for the first time used to be easy. You stepped in, turned the key, let go of the handbrake, and off you went. Not so now. Once seated, you press a button – or should you turn a key? – checking your foot is on the footbrake. Looking for the handbrake, … continue reading
FinOps Foundation releases cost and usage specification
The FinOps Foundation has released a version 1.0 preview of FOCUS, its specification for keeping a sharp view of cloud spending. FOCUS — the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification — is designed to demystify cloud costs and make it easier to show and report value, according to the foundation’s announcement. It said that FOCUS “is … continue reading
The undefined path to AIOps
A success path is often prescribed and can be seen as formulaic in a way. There are critical milestones to continue progression and an ultimate goal to achieve. But AI has upended how companies look at their technology goals and associated success paths. The ability to apply machine learning and AI models means that a … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Sparkplug
Sparkplug is an open-source specification from the Eclipse Foundation that provides MQTT clients with a framework for integrating data from applications, sensors, devices, and gateways. MQTT is a messaging protocol for sensors and mobile devices, often used in IoT. The Sparkplug specification was designed specifically for use in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) architectures. “The … continue reading
Gremlin adds custom test suites, reliability scores
The chaos engineering company Gremlin has updated its reliability testing suite with new features like custom test suites, reliability scores, and enterprise-wide dashboards. The new enhancements are designed to provide site reliability engineers with ways to customize their reliability standards and measure progress on those standards. Admins can now create their own test suites to … continue reading
