We're thrilled to announce the release of N|Solid 6, the latest version of our powerful tool designed to elevate your production Node.js applications and services. Packed with advanced features and enhancements, N|Solid 6 offers unparalleled insights and operational control, making it the go-to solution for monitoring, diagnosing, and securing your critical Node.js applications.

Technological advancements are driving mergers and acquisitions (M&As) at an unprecedented rate. Companies aim to extend their market reach, acquire new technologies, and achieve cost synergies through these deals. For instance, in 2023, nearly 40,000 mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals were completed worldwide. For a successful merger, companies should make enterprise data management a core part of the due diligence phase.

Uncertainty is the new norm for today’s brand advertisers and advertising agencies. Google has once again changed its stance on third-party cookies, keeping them for at least the time being. With the future of cookies still uncertain, many advertisers have already been preparing to use alternative targeting strategies, such as first-party data and contextual targeting.

Container technologies are always evolving — and we're not talking Tupperware here. Over the past years, service mesh has emerged as a crucial component for managing complex, distributed systems. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes for orchestrating their containerized applications, understanding how to effectively implement and utilize a service mesh within this environment becomes paramount.

If you're like me and have less than twenty years of software engineering experience, the thought of a world without Git doesn't seem possible. When I started to research for this post, I almost fell out of my chair when I read that Git was created in 2005. It doesn't seem that long ago... either that, or I'm simply getting old. When I started programming, I asked myself a question I sometimes still ask myself today - How does git work? I often find myself being scared of certain Git commands.

Ephemeral environments transform software development by providing temporary, isolated spaces for testing and deploying microservices without affecting production. Given its robust orchestration capabilities, Kubernetes excels at creating these temporary environments, allowing teams to efficiently manage and scale containerized applications. By integrating tools like Helm and Kustomize, developers can maintain a codified version of their app and its dependencies.

Developing, distributing, and monitoring a drug or medical device is an extensive process. It involves the coordination of people, systems, and substantial amounts of data. Production slowdowns negatively impact the product lifecycle, adding unnecessary costs and keeping valuable products from the patients who need them. The need for automation is evident.

Enterprises are continually seeking innovative ways to optimize their pricing models and drive revenue growth. Usage-based billing, where customers pay based on their actual consumption, has emerged as a compelling strategy. Unlike traditional flat-fee models, usage-based billing aligns more closely with customer needs and behaviors, offering flexibility and scalability that are crucial in a competitive market.