Stephen Watts's Blog Posts

Stephen Watts works in growth marketing at Splunk. Stephen holds a degree in Philosophy from Auburn University and is an MSIS candidate at UC Denver. He contributes to a variety of publications including CIO.com, Search Engine Journal, ITSM.Tools, IT Chronicles, DZone, and CompTIA.

Value Stream Management: A Brief Explainer
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Value Stream Management: A Brief Explainer

In this blog post, we'll look at the importance of value streams and value stream management in software delivery and the digital enterprise.
What Is Observability? A Complete Introduction to Observability in IT & AI Systems
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What Is Observability? A Complete Introduction to Observability in IT & AI Systems

This comprehensive article examines use cases, best practices, and key concepts around Observability in IT and AI.
OKRs, KPIs, and Metrics: Understanding the Differences
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OKRs, KPIs, and Metrics: Understanding the Differences

In this blog post, we'll look closely at the importance of KPIs, OKRs, and Metrics - and the critical differences between these types of performance tracking.
Server-Side Rendering: Benefiting UX and SEO
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Server-Side Rendering: Benefiting UX and SEO

In this blog post, we take a look at Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and its benefits for user experience and SEO.
What is Virtualization?
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What is Virtualization?

In this blog post, we'll look at the various types of virtualization, benefits, challenges, and getting started.
Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide
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Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide

This blog post explores container orchestration and automation for software development and IT organizations.