ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Eraser
Eraser is an open source tool for cleaning up unused Kubernetes images in a cluster. “When deploying to Kubernetes, it’s common for pipelines to build and push images to a cluster, but it’s much less common for these images to be cleaned up. This can lead to accumulating bloat on the disk, and a host … continue reading
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The FCC voted 3-2 today to restore net neutrality, a practice where internet service providers (ISPs) have to treat all communications services equally. In the U.S. net neutrality laws were first established by the Obama administration in 2015, but were repealed in 2018 by the Trump administration. Today’s ruling reclassifies broadband services as a Title … continue reading
Dropbox 2024 Spring release introduces end-to-end encryption for team folders and new Dropbox Replay features
The file storage and sharing company Dropbox just announced its 2024 Spring release which comes with a number of new features, including end-to-end encryption for team folders, additional Dropbox Replay features, new Microsoft integrations, and more. End-to-end encryption has been added to shared team folders, which is beneficial for teams who are working with highly … continue reading
AI security automation company Torq announces HyperSOC
AI security automation company Torq today announced HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution that can handle SOC responses at machine speed. The solution helps organizations deal with such things as alert fatigue, false positives, staff burnout and attrition, according to the company’s announcement. “Every day, IDC is engaged with SOC professionals who communicate the existential challenges they’re … continue reading
Modernizing Network Observability with Generative AI and Large Language Models
In the world of technology, change is the norm, and the adoption of cutting-edge solutions is not just a matter of staying competitive but of survival. Today’s leading organizations rely on a complex tapestry of data centers, public cloud and SaaS providers, traditional network and security devices, physical and virtual servers, and a blend of … continue reading
3 Steps to Accelerating Your Network Transformations
For decades, the data center had also represented the network center, functioning as the core hub for applications, routing, firewalls, processing, and more. Now, the enterprise is highly reliant upon distributed workplaces, cloud-based resources, and third-party-operated networks. In the wake of this shift, a modern network has emerged, one that’s more diverse, complex, and dynamic … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Cloud Console Cartographer
Cloud Console Cartographer is an open-source project that allows IT teams to more easily read and understand cloud logs from AWS. “If you’ve spent any amount of time digging through logs trying to triage activity in an environment, you’ve probably been overwhelmed with the log data that comes from console activity,” explained Daniel Bohannon, principal … continue reading
Kubernetes 1.30 is now available
The Kubernetes release team has announced that Kubernetes 1.30 is now available. It includes 45 enhancements; 17 are Stable, 18 are in Beta, and 10 are in Alpha. One of the stable features in this release is that the volume manager has been updated to allow the kubelet to populate information about how existing volumes … continue reading
Report: Nearly half of all internet traffic is bots, a third is bad bots
The percentage of internet traffic that is bots continues to rise every year, and last year bots made up 49.6% of all internet traffic, which was a 2% increase from 2022. This is according to Imperva’s 2024 Bad Bot Report, which analyzed bot traffic across the internet. They found that the proportion of bots out … continue reading
OSSummit: Linux Foundation launches edge interoperability initiative
The Linux Foundation this week announced the launch of Margo, an open standard initiative for interoperability of edge industrial automation ecosystems. According to the foundation’s announcement, Margo “promises to bring much needed flexibility, simplicity, and scalability – unlocking barriers to innovation in complex, multi-vendor environments and accelerating digital transformation for organizations of all sizes.” The … continue reading
Bitdefender offers two tiers of managed detection and response services
Cybersecurity services provider Bitdefender today announced it is offering two tiers of managed detection and response services — MDR and MDR Plus. Bitdefender MDR services, which are managed using the company’s GravityZone Platform, provide continuous threat monitoring, detection and response, threat hunting, analyst-led recommendations, and security consulting, according to the company. In the announcement, the … continue reading
BMC to acquire network observability provider Netreo
BMC this morning announced it plans to acquire Netreo, a network and application observability solution provider, to enhance the capabilities of its Helix observability platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the company’s announcement, Netreo’s Open Telemetry-based solution provides application and network performance monitoring and IT infrastructure management, which gives organizations deep … continue reading
Arm announces new NPU and IoT Reference Design Platform
Arm has announced a new neural processing unit (NPU) and a new IoT Reference Design Platform. The company believes these new advancements will help support edge AI applications. Arm Ethos-U85 improves performance by 4x compared to the previous version and also has 20% higher power efficiency. It also has 2048 MAC units, compared to the … continue reading
Unlocking growth: Strategies for IT organizations in the face of rising demands
IT organizations increasingly find themselves at the forefront of change in a transition from cost-saving entities to critical drivers of innovation and business growth. According to Gartner, IT spending is expected to surge by 6.8% in 2024, underscoring the pivotal role of IT in organizational advancement. Yet this growth is juxtaposed against a looming talent … continue reading
