Ubuntu 23.10 introduces deeper integration for admin tools and more secure app discovery
Canonical has announced the latest release of its Linux distribution, Ubuntu. Ubuntu 23.10 (codename Mantic Minotaur) introduces deeper integration for admin tools, upgraded app discovery, and support for Raspberry Pi 5 and SiFive HiFive Pro P550. According to Canonical, up until this release, administrators were required to adjust their workflow depending on whether they were … continue reading
BMC adds generative AI to its operations management platform
BMC, a provider of software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, has introduced generative AI capabilities across its entire AI-driven service and operations management portfolio. This integration, known as BMC HelixGPT, connects and analyzes data from various sources within an organization to provide easy-to-understand, actionable insights that facilitate autonomous issue resolution, bridging the gap between … continue reading
CNCF announces graduation of Cilium project
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which hosts many popular open-source projects such as Kubernetes and OpenTelemetry, has announced the graduation of another project: Cilium. Reaching graduated status indicates that a project is stable and has been successfully used in production environments. Cilium is a networking, security, and observability tool that is built on the … continue reading
Pure Storage furthers commitment to sustainable, energy efficient storage with latest updates
Pure Storage is expanding its commitment to providing energy efficient storage across its Evergreen storage subscription product. The company will now pay for its customers’ power and rack space to help alleviate the cost of rising electricity costs and rack unit space. The payment is made upfront and is proportional to the customer’s location and … continue reading
Staying relevant in tech requires continual learning
The constantly shifting economy is a reminder to technical professionals seeking new roles that change is the only constant. The Linux Foundation’s 2023 State of Tech Talent Report, viewable here, highlights what some 400 IT hiring managers and staffing professionals view as must-haves for new hires. Here are three insights and the takeaways technical professionals … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: SingularityCE
SingularityCE is an open-source container platform designed for use with high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Users can package complex applications into a single file, which enables portability and reproducibility across complex environments. It supports cryptographic signatures and encryption, and also offers a simple security model where users are considered to be the same user whether they … continue reading
Nutanix ransomware updates increase visibility of data
Nutanix has introduced new features in its Nutanix Cloud Platform to enhance cyber resilience against ransomware attacks on unstructured data. These features, available in Nutanix Data Lens and Nutanix Unified Storage solutions, enable organizations to swiftly detect threats, defend against further damage, and initiate a 1-click recovery process within just 20 minutes of exposure. This … continue reading
LogicMonitor brings more powerful AI to observability with Dexda
The IT monitoring company LogicMonitor is introducing a new AI solution for observability, with which it hopes to bridge gaps in AIOps technology. The new solution, Dexda, uses machine learning and natural language processing to automatically provide insights that will help IT teams identify problems and their root causes so they can take actions to … continue reading
PerfectScale announces $7.1 million in seed funding
PerfectScale, a provider of Kubernetes optimization capabilities, has secured $7.1 million in seed funding, led by Blumberg Capital with participation from previous investor UpWest, Prelude Ventures, and additional investors K2 Access Fund, Inner Loop Capital, Triangle Tweener Fund, and Firestreak Ventures. This funding brings the company’s total investment to nearly $10 million since its establishment … continue reading
GPUs Are Fast, I/O is Your Bottleneck
Unless you’ve been living off the grid, the hype around Generative AI has been impossible to ignore. A critical component fueling this AI revolution is the underlying computing power, GPUs. The lightning-fast GPUs enable speedy model training. But a hidden bottleneck can severely limit their potential – I/O. If data can’t make its way to … continue reading
LogRhythm Axon quarterly release empowers security operations
LogRhythm announced a new release of its Axon solution that introduces significant enhancements and expansion to Axon and the full suite of LogRhythm solutions. The release enhances the capabilities of security operations centers by allowing seamless detection, investigation, and response to potential threats. LogRhythm Axon is a cloud-native SaaS platform with an interface that collects … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Buildpacks
Buildpacks is an open-source project that converts app source code into images that can be run on any cloud. The goal of the project is “to unify the buildpack ecosystems with a platform-to-buildpack contract that is well-defined.” Buildpacks use modern container standards and thus can take advantage of capabilities like cross-repository blob mounting and “rebasing” … continue reading
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
