2025-12-18 17:44
Cloudflare experienced another significant outage on December 5, just two weeks after a similar incident. This recent disruption lasted 25 minutes and affected 28% of its HTTP traffic. The outage was caused by a global configuration change intended to fix a React vulnerability, which inadvertently triggered errors across the network. Cloudflare is now prioritizing staged rollouts for configuration changes to avoid future issues. However, repeated outages may lead customers to consider backup...
Gergely Orosz
2025-12-18 17:30
Intel IT has successfully modernized its network infrastructure with the assistance of Cisco CX. 🖥️ This project was crucial for enhancing their chip manufacturing capabilities while maintaining zero downtime. Intel's shift to a foundry model in 2021 required scaling operations and improving security measures. 🔒 Their efforts were recognized with the CX Customer Hero of the Year Award. 🏆 #Intel #ChipManufacturing #CiscoCX #Innovation #Technology
Joe Gleeson
2025-12-18 16:00
Unlock insights from Cisco VP Austin Lin on scaling enterprise networks! 🌐 Cisco's networking platform connects over 38 million devices and 1 billion clients, offering operational simplicity for growth. With innovations like AgenticOps, AI-driven workflows enhance network management and troubleshooting. Unifying cloud and on-premises management can cut costs by 60% and reduce resolution times dramatically. #Cisco #Networking #AI #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation
Austin Lin
2025-12-18 13:00
As 2025 wraps up, the cybersecurity landscape in EMEA has evolved significantly. The integration of AI has transformed security measures, making them more intelligent and collaborative. 🤖🔒 Key areas of focus include Zero Trust Access, ensuring every user is verified, and network segmentation to contain threats effectively. Organizations are adapting to hybrid work models and enhanced cloud security. 🌐✨ This year underscores the need for resilience in our digital future. #Cybersecurity #AI...
Lothar Renner
2025-12-18 01:23
Ravi Mehta emphasizes the importance of strategy over tools in the AI landscape. He highlights that companies need to rethink their product strategies to stand out amidst powerful AI models like ChatGPT. His Reforge AI Strategy Program guides product leaders to assess their vulnerability to AI disruption and develop competitive thinking. The focus is on understanding automation risks, differentiation, and customer dependency. Mehta advises teams to evaluate their products and pivot where...
Atlassian
2025-12-18 00:00
🚀 2025 was a significant year for early-stage startups, with founders launching more companies and achieving faster revenue growth. Key trends include a broader international customer base, a compressed time-to-revenue, and a shift towards AI agents instead of AI infrastructure. Notably, 20% of startups incorporated through Stripe Atlas secured their first paying customer within 30 days! 🌍💼 With 169 countries represented among new incorporations, the startup landscape is more global than...
2025-12-17 22:00
Enterprises are rushing to implement AI services, but silos are forming again between data scientists and operations teams. This mirrors past challenges between developers and ops. Experts from IBM stress the importance of breaking these silos for successful AI deployment. They emphasize that foundational practices, like defining metrics and monitoring, are essential to support AI applications effectively. AI models present unique challenges, particularly in gathering user feedback for...
Frederic Lardinois
2025-12-17 16:00
Is your network prepared for the demands of AI? 🌐 A recent article outlines five essential ways proactive network assurance can enhance AI workloads. With AI's growth, traditional monitoring methods are no longer sufficient. Companies are prioritizing AI in their budgets, indicating a significant rise in AI traffic. 📈 To meet these challenges, organizations must adapt their network assurance strategies to ensure optimal performance for AI applications and workloads. 🚀 #NetworkAssurance...
Tom Foottit
2025-12-17 14:36
AI acts as a megaphone, amplifying existing habits in workflows. Good practices will enhance productivity, while poor habits will lead to confusion. 🛠️ A study shows firms with disciplined management practices see better long-term returns with AI adoption. 📈 Clear structure and documentation are essential for AI to function effectively. Discipline in coding and project management helps AI contribute positively, while lack of structure may amplify weaknesses. #AI #Productivity #BestPractices...
Kris Kang
2025-12-17 14:00
💻 The future of software development in 2025 is gearing up for the "Agentic Era," marked by the rise of agentic CLI tools and advanced LLMs like Claude Opus. These AI tools excel in coding tasks, executing step-by-step problem-solving while learning from previous attempts. Developers find these tools effective for transforming data and addressing coding challenges. 🌐 The integration of AI in coding offers exciting possibilities, making it easier for developers to navigate complex tasks....
David Eastman
2025-12-17 00:00
New research shows that businesses using Stripe Capital grow revenue 27 percentage points faster than those that don’t. 📈 The study highlights that access to financing is a key challenge for SMBs. In fact, some top-performing businesses experienced an impressive 211 percentage point boost after accepting financing. This data suggests that nontraditional lending could significantly drive GDP growth. 🌍 #StripeCapital #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #Financing #GDPGrowth
2025-12-17 00:00
🚀 CrowdStrike Endpoint Security has demonstrated a remarkable 273% ROI over three years, as revealed in a Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study. The study highlights significant benefits, including an 80% reduction in endpoint-related breaches and a 95% cut in technology management labor. Organizations also saved over 30,500 hours across teams. With a net present value of $3.7 million, CrowdStrike's AI-native solution offers efficient protection and streamlined operations. #CyberSecurity...
Dana Larson
2025-12-17 00:00
Discover the AEO's influential voices to watch in 2026! 📢 This article highlights key figures shaping the marketing landscape. These voices offer valuable insights and trends that every marketer should consider. Stay informed and connected with these leaders as they guide the industry forward. #MarketingTrends #AEO #InfluentialVoices #2026Insights #MarketingLeadership
2025-12-16 23:28
📈 At the KDD AI Conference in August 2025, we introduced our research on "Causal Machine Learning for Promotions." Our study outlines a two-stage framework to enhance promotion effectiveness. First, we assess individual customer responses to various offers, then optimize promotions within practical business limits. Promotions can boost growth but often lead to inefficiencies, as many discounted orders would happen without incentives. Our approach aims to identify true promotional impacts and...
Kun Hu
2025-12-16 22:30
🚀 AI prototypes are quickly developed, but reaching production can take months. Organizations face gridlock between speed and trust, risking both security and relevance. 🔍 Today's AI tasks involve complex workflows across multiple environments, increasing vulnerability and governance challenges. 💡 To succeed, companies must adopt systems that match modern AI's complexity, moving beyond outdated processes. #AI #Innovation #TechChallenges #DataScience #DigitalTransformation
David DeSanto
2025-12-16 22:00
In a recent discussion, Coder CEO Rob Whiteley highlighted the challenges of AI parallelization by 2026. He likened the current AI landscape to the California Gold Rush, emphasizing that companies providing essential tools will thrive. Whiteley noted that developers are rapidly adopting new AI tools, pressuring platform teams to integrate them. He warned of a growing divide between those who successfully leverage AI and those left behind, stressing the need for investment in AI skill...
Heather Joslyn
2025-12-16 21:00
The debate over container deployment continues, with purists advocating for bare metal servers for low latency. However, pragmatists highlight the growing performance of virtual machines (VMs) that now match bare metal capabilities. VMs offer significant advantages in manageability, security, and operational efficiency. Many enterprises have successfully run mission-critical applications on VMs for years, benefiting from faster deployment and lower overhead. As virtualization technology...
Deepak Goel
2025-12-16 19:49
🚀 Cisco has launched the Cisco 360 Partner Program, aiming to support small and mid-sized partners like integrators and MSPs. This program replaces old volume-based incentives with a value-driven model focused on capabilities, engagement, and managed services maturity. It offers opportunities to enhance profitability through Meraki certifications, Customer Success tiers, and the Partner Value Index. Learn how you can leverage these tools for growth and a successful business model! 💼📈...
Andrew Sage
2025-12-16 19:00
In the AI landscape, speed is crucial. Teams that succeed are those that rapidly move ideas to production. However, many engineers spend too much time managing complex data infrastructures rather than building AI features. 🛠️ A reliable and stable database is key to reducing maintenance and maximizing innovation. When infrastructure demands less attention, developers can focus on creating products. Postgres exemplifies this ‘boring’ yet dependable approach, enabling teams to work efficiently...
Craig Kerstiens
2025-12-16 17:30
Open source software (OSS) can feel like a constant race for developers, with projects evolving rapidly. However, not all OSS needs to be in a perpetual sprint. Some projects reach a "done" stage, where core functionalities are stable and user satisfaction is high. This allows developers to step back and maintain them with minimal effort. For instance, Ingress-nginx has been a reliable tool for Kubernetes, yet it had limited maintainers. As projects transition to this "done" phase, ensuring...
Dan Lorenc
2025-12-16 17:30
In 2025, significant advancements were made in NVIDIA technologies, impacting AI development. Key areas of progress included data center power, compute design, and AI infrastructure. Innovations in model optimization and open models contributed to the evolution of AI agents and physical AI, enhancing the deployment of intelligent systems. These developments are reshaping how AI is integrated into everyday life. 🤖💻 #AIAdvancements #NVIDIA #TechInnovation #MachineLearning #FutureTech
Michelle Horton
2025-12-16 17:00
Exploring the future of Large Language Models (LLMs), the article highlights key areas for improvement, including energy efficiency and addressing hallucinations. LLM providers face challenges in balancing size and training effectiveness while managing costs. The ongoing investment in AI suggests LLMs will remain relevant, despite debates on their long-term viability. Innovative approaches like knowledge graphs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) may help mitigate issues. Regulatory...
David Eastman
2025-12-16 15:55
🚀 Palantir and L3Harris are collaborating to enhance America's defense capabilities through AI-driven production. Since 2023, their partnership has focused on rebuilding the defense industrial base to ensure rapid reindustrialization. Key initiatives include AI-powered tools like MRPSpeed for efficient production of night vision goggles and AI-enabled supply chain resilience. These innovations aim to optimize operations and decision-making at all levels. Their joint efforts extend to...
Palantir
2025-12-16 15:00
🚀 Are you a platform engineer or engineering leader? It's time to assess your development pipeline. Many teams treat frontend and database changes with modern tools, but backend services often face bottlenecks. When backend engineers push code, they hit a wall: merging to validate leads to delays and confusion. The solution? Service branching. This approach aims to create isolated environments for each git branch, improving testing and deployment speed. #Microservices #DevOps...
Arjun Iyer
2025-12-16 13:00
🌏 As 2025 wraps up, the APJC region stands out in AI adoption and cybersecurity challenges. Cisco reports a surge in ransomware targeting Japan with incidents increasing by 1.4 times this year. Despite risks, 23% of employees utilized public GenAI tools, highlighting the rapid shift to AI in workplaces. Key themes for Cisco include: 🔐 Built-in security 📈 Simplicity at scale 🤖 AI-led threat detection Collaborations with institutions like the University of Queensland and innovations like Cisco...
Huey Ong
2025-12-16 13:00
The 2025 Cisco Segmentation Report highlights key challenges in segmentation implementations. Complexity, visibility, and context are the main issues organizations face, leading to a high failure rate in segmentation projects. A significant 94% of organizations report facing challenges, with 87% acknowledging the need for improvement in their segmentation processes. Understanding these hurdles can help ease the transition to effective segmentation. 📊🔍 #NetworkSecurity #Segmentation...
Aamer Akhter
2025-12-16 13:00
AI was a major focus in 2025, alongside key issues like licensing, security, and shifts in the commercial open-source model. Open source AI gained traction, with projects like Common Corpus providing alternatives to proprietary models. The debate on what qualifies as open source continues, but the foundation remains strong. Significant developments include the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which enhances agent communication and integration, further supported by Google's recent donation to the...
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
2025-12-16 12:24
C and C++ have long been foundational in software development, providing low-level control over memory and performance. However, the rise of Rust presents a new option for systems programming. Rust emphasizes memory safety and modern tooling, addressing challenges found in C++. Its design enforces safety through ownership and borrowing, reducing runtime bugs. While both languages show comparable performance in benchmarks, the choice between C++ and Rust ultimately depends on project needs and...
Irina Mihajlovic
2025-12-16 11:50
Unlocking engineering value through autonomous validation is a game-changer for CI/CD processes. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of traditional pipelines by understanding code changes in context, leading to reduced delivery friction. An ROI calculator is introduced to measure the financial impact of these shifts. Key areas of improvement include shorter feedback cycles, better recovery insights, and enhanced review processes. For teams, this means significant time and budget...
Rob Zuber
2025-12-16 00:25
🚀 Salesforce's Chief Availability Officer, Darryn Dieken, shares insights on boosting engineering productivity. His team has unified tools across diverse runtimes, enhancing code output by 30% while maintaining quality and safety. 🔍 They support 200,000 changes weekly across 25 Hyperforce regions, focusing on developer efficiency and operational excellence through AIOps and automated workflows. 💡 By adopting a portfolio approach to AI tools, engineers can choose what fits their needs while...
Scott Nyberg
2025-12-15 23:22
CNA Insurance transformed its strategic planning by integrating Atlassian’s Strategy Collection. 🚀 Previously, the organization faced challenges with disconnected tools, leading to stalled decisions and outdated data. By unifying their planning and execution, they achieved significant time savings and improved visibility. 📊 Key outcomes include: - 1.2M–1.5M automations annually - $3.5M–$4M in time savings - 50% of agile coaches reassigned to higher-value tasks Learn more about their journey!...
asedghi
2025-12-15 14:00
The article discusses the future of AI infrastructure, predicting that by 2026, enterprises will face significant challenges in scaling AI systems. As AI workloads stress every layer of the data stack, companies must adapt or risk falling behind. Key shifts include the rise of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as a standard for data connection and the escalating demands on databases from AI agents. Additionally, data governance will become increasingly important to ensure security and...
Will LaForest
2025-12-15 14:00
🌐 The 2025 Internet landscape is evolving rapidly, according to Cloudflare’s latest report. AI competition has intensified, with ChatGPT facing strong challengers like Claude and Gemini. Instagram has risen in popularity, while TikTok and X saw declines. 📈 E-commerce is shifting as Shopee and Temu join Amazon in the top ranks. Kwai is making strides in emerging markets, particularly Brazil. 🛒 For more insights on trending platforms and services, check out the full report! #InternetTrends #AI...
João Tomé
2025-12-15 14:00
Uber, OCI™, and Ampere® have collaborated to co-design the OCI AmpereOne® M A4 instances. This partnership aims to optimize compute power specifically for Uber's unique workloads, moving beyond mere adaptation of existing hardware. The new instances represent a significant step towards shaping the future of computing. #Uber #OCI #Ampere #CloudComputing #Innovation 🚀💻🌐
2025-12-15 14:00
📊 The 2025 Cloudflare Radar Year in Review is now available! This sixth annual report reveals significant Internet trends and patterns from the past year. 🌐 Covering topics like AI advancements, connectivity, and security, the review offers insights based on Cloudflare's extensive global network. It features interactive charts and graphs for a detailed understanding of traffic and DDoS attack trends. 🔍 Explore the findings across six key sections: Traffic, AI, Adoption & Usage, Connectivity,...
David Belson
2025-12-15 13:00
Web development is evolving in 2025, with a notable shift towards simplicity. Frameworks like Astro and Svelte are gaining traction as developers seek alternatives to React. Native web features are also advancing, matching JavaScript frameworks in functionality. The View Transition API is now widely available, enhancing web applications. AI-assisted coding is a major trend but often defaults to React due to its prevalence in training data. Stay updated with tools from the WebDX Community...
Richard MacManus
2025-12-15 00:00
🚀 Dr. James Quilty faced chaos in course management at Victoria University of Wellington due to scattered learning tools. By adopting GitLab in 2017, the university transformed its approach, leading to a 483% increase in student users and streamlined processes. 📈 Higher education IT teams often deal with tool sprawl and legacy systems. GitLab offers a unified DevSecOps platform, allowing institutions to modernize gradually while ensuring compliance. Learn more about enhancing IT productivity...
Elisabeth Burrows
2025-12-15 00:00
Season One of the Chasing Entropy Podcast has wrapped up with 27 episodes featuring insights from CISOs and security leaders. The conversations focused on three key areas: the evolving role of the CISO, the impact of agentic AI, and the daily challenges of security work. The CISO position has expanded beyond mere security oversight to include strategic influence on product and business decisions. Guests highlighted the complexities of risk ownership and budget alignment, shedding light on...
info@1password.com (Dave Lewis)
2025-12-15 00:00
Elastic has achieved a significant milestone in the 2025 AV-Comparatives Tests, delivering a perfect 100% protection rate in both the Real-World Protection and Malware Protection tests. This consistent performance sets Elastic apart as the only vendor with flawless scores throughout the year, especially as the cost of data breaches continues to rise. For organizations navigating security challenges, Elastic's results offer reassurance in a high-pressure environment. #CyberSecurity...
Roxana Gheorghe
2025-12-14 18:00
AI agents for data work are rapidly emerging, but many deployments are struggling due to a lack of understanding of the underlying data platform. These agents often query outdated or incorrect data, leading to inaccurate insights. This issue, termed the "context wall," highlights the gap between AI capabilities and operational reality. To improve effectiveness, a focus on orchestration is necessary. This creates a comprehensive operational record, enhancing agents' understanding of data...
Julian LaNeve