Kubernetes 1.29 released with 11 new stable features, many more in alpha/beta
The Kubernetes release team has announced the release of Kubernetes 1.29, which includes nearly 50 improvements. The theme of this release is Mandala, which the release team explains “reflects our community’s interconnectedness—a vibrant tapestry woven by enthusiasts and experts alike. Each contributor is a crucial part, adding their unique energy, much like the diverse patterns … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Eclipse Dataspace Working Group
The Eclipse Foundation recently announced the formation of the Eclipse Dataspace Working Group, a new subgroup within the organization that will foster the creation of new dataspaces using open source technologies. According to the Eclipse Foundation, dataspaces are “federated networks of trusted connections for sharing data to foster information sharing for mutual benefit.” It will … continue reading
Logz.io brings APM to its observability platform with release of App 360
Logz.io, which produces the Open 360 observability platform, has announced the release of a new product called App 360. App 360 improves the Open 360 portfolio by providing functionality for Application Performance Monitoring (APM) use cases in the observability platform, at a lower cost that most APM solutions, Logz.io explained. “App 360 takes everything that’s … continue reading
IBM releases new app-centric connectivity solution
IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh, which IBM announced earlier this year, is now officially available. The new solution is a SaaS product for connecting applications to the network in a secure, easy, app-centric way. “Just as cloud can provide a virtual platform to consume underlying resources like compute and storage, app-centric connectivity offers a new network … continue reading
Gartner: 3 actions I&O leaders can take to deal with reduced or stagnant budgets
Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) leaders are struggling with funding that “only keeps pace with inflation at best.” According to a new survey from Gartner, 41% of I&O leaders said their budgets increased in 2023 to account for inflation, while 37% had their budgets cut or did not increase enough to keep pace with current inflation. … continue reading
TeamViewer announces integration with Lansweeper to improve asset monitoring capabilities
The remote desktop access solution TeamViewer is improving its remote monitoring and management offering by integrating Lansweeper technology into it. Lansweeper provides IT asset discovery and inventory capabilities, which provides IT administrators greater visibility into the IT infrastructure. It provides accurate mapping of every device that is connected to a network, including information about the … continue reading
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
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
Palo Alto Networks updates Prisma SASE with enhancements to Zero Trust, user experience
Palo Alto Networks is introducing new updates to its platform that will help companies achieve Zero Trust security with its Prisma SASE application. Prisma SASE is a cloud-native architecture that integrates SD-WAN and security. “The strong force of distributed resources is shaping today’s organizations – workers are hybrid and applications are increasingly moving to the … continue reading
Report: 97% of consumers are bracing for cyberattacks to continue getting worse in 2024
Nearly all consumers are feeling like the number of cyberattacks that happen isn’t going down in the next year. Ninety-seven percent of respondents to a survey conducted by ThreatX said cyberattacks will either increase or remain the same in 2024, and 94% say that cyberattacks will be more difficult to defend against. In addition, 69% … continue reading
