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AutoOps: Simple Elasticsearch cluster monitoring and management now available on-prem

2025-10-01 00:00
🚀 AutoOps is now available for on-prem Elasticsearch cluster management! This new release offers real-time issue detection, performance recommendations, and resource utilization insights, simplifying cluster management for self-managed environments. Connecting your cluster to AutoOps is quick and easy, taking only a few minutes. This tool aims to reduce administrative tasks and improve performance. #Elasticsearch #AutoOps #ClusterManagement #TechNews #OnPremise
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Ori Shafir,Jordi Mon Companys

Elastic wins 2025 Best Use of AI for Assisted Support

2025-09-24 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic has been awarded the 2025 Best Use of AI for Assisted Support by SupportLogic in their Support Experience AI Awards. This recognition highlights the innovation of Elastic's technology team in embedding AI within customer and agent workflows, enhancing the support experience. Judith Platz from SupportLogic emphasized how Elastic's AI-powered assistant transforms support into a strategic advantage for businesses. Thank you, SupportLogic, for acknowledging our commitment...
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Julie Baxter-Rudd,Chris Blaisure

Future-proofing Singapore as an AI-first nation with Search AI

2025-09-23 00:00
During the 2025 National Day Rally, Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong highlighted the commitment to integrating AI into business processes, aiming to empower local workers. He showcased an AI-powered orthopantomogram (OPG) scanner that cuts dental assessment time significantly. This is part of AI Singapore's 100 Experiments program, which has over 200 AI projects since 2018. Elastic recently partnered with AI Singapore to host a workshop focused on developing AI skills, featuring insights on large...
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James Leong

Future-proofing Singapore as an AI-first nation with Search AI

2025-09-23 00:00
During the 2025 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized Singapore's commitment to becoming an AI-first nation. A highlight was the introduction of an AI-powered orthopantomogram scanner, which significantly reduces dental assessment time. This technology is part of AI Singapore's 100 Experiments program, aimed at enhancing AI adoption since 2018. AI Singapore supports businesses in developing AI solutions, focusing on research, knowledge growth, and talent development....
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James Leong

Elastic excels in AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025: A closer look

2025-09-22 00:00
🚀 Elastic Security shines in the AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025! With a 99.3% detection rate, it showcases strong performance in both Active and Passive Response methods. This evaluation reflects its ability to handle complex attack scenarios effectively. 🔍 The EPR Test is known for its rigorous standards, simulating realistic multistage attacks, ensuring comprehensive protection for enterprises. #CyberSecurity #EndpointProtection #ElasticSecurity #AVComparatives #ThreatDetection
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Roxana Gheorghe

Elastic excels in AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025: A closer look

2025-09-22 00:00
Elastic Security shines in the recent AV-Comparatives EPR Test 2025, achieving a 99.3% detection rate. This performance reflects strong capabilities in both Active and Passive Response methods. The EPR Test is known for its rigorous evaluation of endpoint prevention and response against complex attack scenarios, including internal propagation and asset breaches. Such results underscore the importance of effective endpoint security solutions in today's threat landscape. 🔒🛡️ #CyberSecurity...
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Roxana Gheorghe

Elastic Cloud Serverless on Google Cloud doubles region availability

2025-09-19 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic Cloud Serverless is now available on Google Cloud in three new regions: US East 1 (S. Carolina), US East 4 (N. Virginia), and US West 1 (Oregon). This doubles the region options for serverless deployments in the US. Elastic Cloud Serverless simplifies operations by eliminating the need for infrastructure management. It offers low-latency search and scales automatically to meet workload demands. Get started easily by creating a project in the Elastic Cloud console and...
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Yuvraj Gupta,Brian Bergholm

Elastic Stack 8.19.4 released

2025-09-18 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack 8.19.4 has officially launched! This new version is recommended for users, as it offers improvements over the previous 8.19.3. For detailed information on fixes and changes across all products, check the release notes. Stay updated! 🔍📈 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas

Elastic Stack 9.1.4 released

2025-09-18 00:00
🚀 Exciting news in the tech world! Elastic Stack has officially released version 9.1.4. This update addresses several issues and brings enhancements over version 9.1.3. For a complete list of changes and fixes, check out the release notes. Stay updated! 🔍 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Stamatis Kourkoutas

Elastic Stack 8.18.7 released

2025-09-17 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for users of the Elastic Stack! Version 8.18.7 has been released, with improvements over 8.18.6. Users are encouraged to upgrade to benefit from the latest fixes and changes. For a detailed list of updates, refer to the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Navya Uppalapati

Elastic Stack 9.0.7 released

2025-09-17 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack has just launched version 9.0.7! This new release includes important fixes and improvements over version 9.0.6. Users are encouraged to upgrade for the best performance. For a detailed list of changes and fixes, check the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #VersionRelease
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Navya Uppalapati

Navigating the Shai-Hulud Worm: Elastic's proactive defense against npm supply chain compromise

2025-09-17 00:00
🚨 The software development community is responding to compromised npm packages linked to the Shai-Hulud worm. Elastic emphasizes the importance of supply chain integrity, noting that while its products don’t ship with npm, they rely on it for package retrieval. In their latest blog, Elastic details their analysis of code, mitigation strategies, and detection rules to combat these threats. Stay informed and secure! 🔒📦 #CyberSecurity #NPMCompromise #ElasticSecurity #ShaiHulud #SoftwareDevelopment
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Mandy Andress

Powering Zero Trust Networking with Elastic and Gigamon AMI

2025-09-17 00:00
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving with the adoption of Zero Trust Networking (ZTN). This model emphasizes that no transaction is inherently trustworthy; every connection must be verified continuously. 🔒 Elastic and Gigamon's Application Metadata Intelligence (AMI) play a crucial role in this framework. They enable intelligent data processing to support real-time decision-making and enhance security posture. 📊 As traditional perimeter defenses become obsolete, ZTN acknowledges modern...
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Trevor Yeager

Intelligent threat detection for defence SOCs

2025-09-15 00:00
The Ministry of Defence highlights a critical cyber risk for defence security operations centres (SOCs), amid rising malicious activities. To counter these threats, the MoD's Digital Strategy prioritizes rapid detection and response. Effective SOCs aim to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR) significantly. Elastic Security supports this through AI-driven analytics, automating tasks to enhance SOC efficiency and visibility. Improvements in MTTD and MTTR have been...
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Crossley McEwen

Elastic Defend now supports macOS Tahoe 26

2025-09-11 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for macOS users! Elastic Defend now supports macOS Tahoe 26, ensuring your endpoint protection is ready from day one. This means organizations can confidently roll out new machines and upgrade existing devices without delay. With full compatibility, Elastic Defend helps bridge visibility gaps, offering consistent coverage across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Stay secure and streamlined with this latest update! 🔒💻 #macOSTahoe26 #ElasticDefend #EndpointSecurity...
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Roxana Gheorghe

5 practical concepts for building trust in government digital strategies with Elastic

2025-09-09 00:00
🌐 Explore how Elastic is enhancing digital strategies in the public sector. The article outlines five key concepts: 1. Open source and open standards 2. Sovereign infrastructure 3. Responsible AI 4. Cybersecurity and resilience 5. Data-driven government Elastic supports organizations in managing their data securely and efficiently. Learn how to build trust with these strategies! #DigitalGovernment #PublicSector #Elastic #DataSecurity #AI
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Eduard Van Mierlo

Guide to the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs: Vulnerability mitigation with Elastic

2025-09-09 00:00
🌐 As industries adopt large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, new security challenges arise. The OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications offers a framework to navigate these risks effectively. 🔍 Elastic's unified platform combines observability and security analytics, providing comprehensive protection across the entire LLM application stack. ✨ This guide highlights how to use Elastic to mitigate vulnerabilities identified by OWASP, ensuring robust security in complex AI ecosystems....
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Rich Cabrera

Starless: How we accidentally vanished our most popular GitHub repos

2025-09-05 00:00
In October 2024, a significant incident occurred where Elastic's key public repositories on GitHub were mistakenly marked as private. This was due to automation changes aimed at enhancing internal source code security. The incident led to an outage for customers and highlighted the risks of making assumptions in automated processes. Elastic's engineering teams are sharing insights from this experience to prevent future occurrences. Learn more about the importance of supply chain security and...
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Jamie Tanna

JVM essentials for Elasticsearch: Metrics, memory, and monitoring

2025-08-27 00:00
Understanding JVM essentials is crucial for effectively running Elasticsearch, a Java-based search and analytics engine. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) provides a platform-independent environment, crucial for troubleshooting memory issues like OutOfMemoryError. The blog outlines how to monitor memory usage and garbage collection for optimal performance. Default JVM settings are typically sufficient for most use cases, and any changes should be approached with caution. For more insights, check...
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Nitish Pandey

The business impact of Elasticsearch logsdb index mode and TSDS

2025-08-27 00:00
🚀 The Elasticsearch team has rolled out enhancements in versions 8.19 and 9.1, focusing on storage efficiency and performance. 📊 Key features include the logsdb index mode and time series data streams (TSDS), which address challenges faced by DevOps and security teams. 📈 Benchmark results show a storage efficiency improvement of ~16% and an indexing throughput boost of ~19%. For users not yet on logsdb, storage reductions could exceed 70%. 🔍 Remember, logsdb is available for both Basic and...
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Tim Brophy

How Tipalti mastered Elasticsearch performance with AutoOps

2025-08-22 00:00
Tipalti, a leader in payables automation, has transformed its approach to Elasticsearch performance. By switching from manual monitoring to the automated AutoOps system, they achieved a 10% annual cost saving while managing a complex database ecosystem with a small team. Oz Levy, a data operations manager at Tipalti, shared insights on this transition and its impact on operational efficiency. #Tipalti #Elasticsearch #AutoOps #Efficiency #CostSaving 💼📈🔍
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Oz Levy,Farisha Vadera,Jordi Mon Companys

How to reduce alert overload in defence SOCs

2025-08-22 00:00
🔍 Analysts in defense SOCs are facing significant alert overload, with many notifications being false positives. A recent study shows that 71% of SOC personnel feel overwhelmed, and 62% of alerts go ignored. This impacts both efficiency and security. Using AI tools like Elastic's Attack Discovery, organizations have seen daily alerts drop dramatically, enhancing analyst focus and operational efficiency. Learn more about transforming your SOC operations in our upcoming webinar! 📊💻...
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Crossley McEwen

Building effective threat hunting and detection rules in Elastic Security

2025-08-21 00:00
🔍 Learn how to build effective threat hunting and detection rules in Elastic Security! This blog provides step-by-step guidance on creating custom detection rules using Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL) and the Elastic AI Assistant. Key highlights include best practices for refining detection logic, testing rules, and automating responses to enhance security operations. Explore how to categorize API calls and streamline your queries for better analysis. #ElasticSecurity #ThreatHunting...
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Kseniia Ignatovych,Isai Anthony

Elastic’s capabilities in the world of Zero Trust operations

2025-08-20 00:00
🌐 Exploring Zero Trust Operations with Elastic The article discusses the essential pillars of Zero Trust (ZT) based on the US Department of Defense's framework. Key elements include user identity, device characteristics, network integrity, data protection, application vulnerabilities, and automation. Challenges exist in implementing ZT, such as system complexity, operational speed, and fragility from disparate integrations. Elastic’s Search AI Platform is highlighted for its role in enhancing...
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Woody Walton

Traditional AI vs. generative AI: A guide for IT leaders

2025-08-20 00:00
🌐 The AI landscape is rapidly changing, presenting challenges for IT leaders. This article outlines the key differences between traditional AI and generative AI. Traditional AI has supported enterprise operations for years, while generative AI is redefining creativity and innovation. Key considerations for choosing the right AI include task complexity, creativity needs, and data requirements. Understanding these factors is essential for strategic decision-making. 🔍 #ArtificialIntelligence...
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The Elastic Platform team

Traditional AI vs. generative AI: A guide for IT leaders

2025-08-20 00:00
AI is evolving rapidly, presenting new challenges for IT leaders. This article outlines the key differences between traditional AI and generative AI. Traditional AI excels in structured tasks, while generative AI is suited for creative applications. Understanding your organization's needs is crucial for choosing the right AI approach. Explore more about their applications and impact on technology. 🤖💡 #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #ITLeadership #GenerativeAI #BusinessStrategy
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The Elastic Platform team

Elastic response to blog ‘EDR 0-Day Vulnerability’

2025-08-18 00:00
🔍 Elastic’s Security team has responded to claims of a vulnerability in Elastic Defend. After comprehensive investigation, no evidence was found to support the alleged bypass of EDR monitoring or remote code execution. The demonstrations provided were not from unprivileged processes. Elastic remains committed to transparency and encourages researchers to share any valid findings at security@elastic.co. Updates will be provided as necessary. #CyberSecurity #Elastic #Vulnerability #EDR #InfoSec
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Brian Levine

Generative AI fields now available in ECS allowing parity and compatibility with OTel

2025-08-15 00:00
🚀 Exciting updates from Elastic! The Elastic Common Schema (ECS) now supports generative AI (GenAI) fields, enhancing compatibility with OpenTelemetry (OTel). This allows for better normalization of data from diverse GenAI vendors. Key use cases include observability, security, and log normalization for GenAI applications. Users can seamlessly integrate ECS and OTel for improved monitoring. Stay informed and explore how these advancements can benefit your workflows! #Elastic #GenerativeAI...
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Susan Chang

Transforming IT Help Desk: How Elastic’s Search AI Platform supercharges Salesforce Service Cloud

2025-08-15 00:00
🚀 Transforming IT support with Elastic's Search AI Platform in Salesforce Service Cloud is a game-changer. The platform enhances internal IT operations by providing real-time, accurate assistance. It allows users to choose between instant AI support or traditional ticket submissions for complex issues. This dual approach improves ticket quality and accelerates resolution times. By integrating with tools like JIRA and Google Docs, it ensures responses are grounded in enterprise-specific...
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Sri Kolagani

Community, consulting, and chili sauce: Top Down with Dominik Toepfer

2025-08-14 00:00
Meet Dominik “Dom” Toepfer, a principal software engineer at Elastic, where he focuses on generative AI and Search. His engineering journey began with a book on Elasticsearch, leading him through various roles at the company. Dom emphasizes the importance of collaboration, stating, “We build better together.” He balances work and family life, ensuring he’s present for his kids while pursuing his passion for tech. His workspace is carefully designed for inspiration, featuring tools and an...
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Jeanetta Clement

Elastic joins AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government (ZTAG) program

2025-08-14 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic has joined the AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government (ZTAG) program. This partnership aims to enhance the security of US federal agencies by integrating Elastic’s data-centric approach with AWS’s Zero Trust framework. 🔐 The collaboration focuses on improving security information and event management (SIEM) tailored for the government's Zero Trust architecture. This is crucial as cyber threats continue to evolve. 📈 Together, they aim to support federal agencies in...
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Marianna Jonsdottir,Brian Bergholm,Varun Jasti,Zach Towner

Elastic wins 2025 Google Cloud DORA Award for Architecting for the Future with AI

2025-08-13 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic has won the 2025 Google Cloud DORA Award for Architecting for the Future with AI. This recognition highlights our commitment to enhancing software delivery and operational performance using DORA principles. By adopting a data-driven approach, we've improved the velocity and reliability of our services for customers. AI is transforming software development, with 76% of technologists relying on it daily. Our focus remains on innovation and smart operations in...
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Brian Bergholm,Lon Holden,Aleta Hubbell,Valerio Arvizzigno,Yuvraj Gupta

Elastic Stack 8.17.10 released

2025-08-12 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack 8.17.10 has officially been released! This new version comes with important updates and fixes compared to 8.17.9. Users are encouraged to upgrade to enhance their experience. For a complete list of changes and resolved issues, check out the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #VersionRelease
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Navya Uppalapati

Elastic Stack 8.18.5 released

2025-08-12 00:00
🚀 Exciting news for Elastic Stack users! Version 8.18.5 has been officially released today. Users are encouraged to upgrade from version 8.18.4 to benefit from the latest improvements. For a comprehensive list of issues fixed and changes made, check the release notes. #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #Upgrade
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Panagiotis Sfendourakis

Elastic Stack 8.19.2 released

2025-08-12 00:00
🚀 Exciting news! Elastic Stack 8.19.2 has been released today. The new version offers improvements over 8.19.1, and users are encouraged to upgrade. For a detailed overview of fixed issues and changes, check the release notes. Stay updated! #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #Upgrade #VersionRelease
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Alina Băcălete

Elastic Stack 9.0.5 released

2025-08-12 00:00
🚀 The Elastic Stack has officially launched version 9.0.5! This update is recommended over version 9.0.4 for improved performance and fixes. For a complete list of changes and resolved issues, check out the release notes. Stay updated and enhance your experience! 🔧📊 #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews
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Panagiotis Sfendourakis

Elastic Stack 9.1.2 released

2025-08-12 00:00
🚀 Elastic Stack version 9.1.2 has been officially released! This update brings several important fixes and improvements over version 9.1.1. For a complete list of changes and resolved issues, please check the release notes. Upgrade today to enhance your experience! #ElasticStack #SoftwareUpdate #TechNews #VersionRelease
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Alina Băcălete

Accelerating creativity with Elasticsearch vector database and the Dell AI Data Platform

2025-08-11 00:00
Unlock creativity in today's fast-paced industries! 🚀 The collaboration between Dell and NVIDIA is enhancing the Dell AI Data Platform with Elasticsearch, streamlining access to unstructured data for teams in media, gaming, and design. This partnership enables natural language searches, global collaboration, and AI-generated insights, ensuring efficient workflows and quick decision-making. Discover how this innovative platform can transform your creative processes! 💡🌍 #AI #Elasticsearch #Dell...
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Ranjana Devaji,Hemant Malik,Dell Team

The rise of intelligent banking: Unifying fraud, security, and compliance in the era of AI

2025-08-11 00:00
In the evolving financial landscape, security, compliance, and customer trust are interconnected. The IDC Spotlight report, sponsored by Elastic and AWS, highlights the need for financial institutions to adopt AI-powered platforms that unify fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. As threats grow more sophisticated, institutions must move beyond siloed risk functions to ensure operational resilience and regulatory readiness. This shift is critical for maintaining customer...
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Karen Mcdermott

Elastic Security: Announcing Agentic Query validation, Attack Discovery persistence, and automated scheduling and actions

2025-08-08 00:00
🚀 Elastic Security has unveiled updates to Attack Discovery and the Elastic AI Assistant, enhancing security operations with AI support. 🔍 The new agentic query validation ensures reliable queries, reducing errors during investigations. Analysts can focus on critical tasks with functional queries provided right away. 📅 The AI Assistant is now time-aware, streamlining incident management by providing real-time on-call information. 📊 Additionally, Attack Discovery saves historical findings and...
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James Spiteri,Dhrumil Patel