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.

Machine Customers: A Complete Introduction
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Machine Customers: A Complete Introduction

Machine customers are AI-powered software programs and smart devices that engage in transactions without human intervention. Read on to learn more.
Top 8 Incident Response Metrics To Know
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Top 8 Incident Response Metrics To Know

In this post, we'll cover eight key metrics essential to incident response, including clear definitions and examples.
SRE Metrics: Core SRE Components, the Four Golden Signals & SRE KPIs
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SRE Metrics: Core SRE Components, the Four Golden Signals & SRE KPIs

Get the full story on SRE metrics, including latency, errors, saturation, and traffic, so you can better assess your system's reliability, performance, and efficiency.
What Is Machine Data? A Complete Intro To Machine Data, For Humans
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What Is Machine Data? A Complete Intro To Machine Data, For Humans

In this post, we'll discuss what machine data is, how it’s used, common examples of machine data, and why it’s important.
CapEx vs. OpEx for Cloud, IT Spending, and Business Operations: The Ultimate Guide
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CapEx vs. OpEx for Cloud, IT Spending, and Business Operations: The Ultimate Guide

Learn about the key differences between CapEx and OpEx. Also, learn how to optimize costs and drive financial efficiency for your projects.
What Is OpenTelemetry? A Complete Guide
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What Is OpenTelemetry? A Complete Guide

In this article, you'll learn how OpenTelemetry works, how it's used, and its importance in improving your observability practices and overall business operations.