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Real User Monitoring: Past, Present and Future
Observability
6 Minute Read

Real User Monitoring: Past, Present and Future

In this post, we trace the history of real user monitoring (RUM) tools and argue that we're again on the precipice of change, where legacy RUM tools are no longer good enough for new users and their needs.
Managing IT Just Got Easier: Introducing the New Splunk App for Content Packs
Observability
3 Minute Read

Managing IT Just Got Easier: Introducing the New Splunk App for Content Packs

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Splunk App for Content Packs, an app that acts as a one-stop shop for prepackaged content and out-of-the-box searches and dashboards for common IT infrastructure monitoring sources, making it easy to get up and running with Splunk for IT use cases.
The Digital Experience Trap: Are Companies Going Pro With Amateur Tools?
Observability
4 Minute Read

The Digital Experience Trap: Are Companies Going Pro With Amateur Tools?

What is the relationship between world-class athletes and world-class IT systems? Explore the similarities in preparation and performance and see how your company stacks up against the competition.
Debugging Microservices with Distributed Tracing and Real-Time Log Analytics
Observability
4 Minute Read

Debugging Microservices with Distributed Tracing and Real-Time Log Analytics

Learn more about how Splunk APM and Splunk Log Observer make debugging microservices with distributed tracing and real-time log analytics fast and easy.
Distributed Tracing for Kafka Clients with OpenTelemetry and Splunk APM
Observability
6 Minute Read

Distributed Tracing for Kafka Clients with OpenTelemetry and Splunk APM

In this blog, we will cover how to enable distributed tracing for Kafka clients with OpenTelemetry and Splunk APM.
How to Optimize Your Cloud Spend Using Observability
Observability
3 Minute Read

How to Optimize Your Cloud Spend Using Observability

Cloud services make deployment easier but can make costs higher. Learn how Observability can help you control your cloud costs in this blog post from Splunk.
Understanding Where You Fit in the Web Performance Maturity Curve
Observability
6 Minute Read

Understanding Where You Fit in the Web Performance Maturity Curve

Splunker Mat Ball explores the Performance Maturity Curve, and how organizations can use this to systematically improve their performance and business in a sustainable way.
Microsoft 365: Are You Flying Blind...and at What Cost?
Observability
9 Minute Read

Microsoft 365: Are You Flying Blind...and at What Cost?

Splunk brings you the ITSI Content Pack for Microsoft 365 to enable full visibility into the performance, availability, security, incidents, and messages across these cloud based Microsoft 365 services that run your business.
Why You Need Real-Time for Faster MTTR
Observability
4 Minute Read

Why You Need Real-Time for Faster MTTR

Time to respond and resolve issues are of major importance in today's complex systems, especially in microservices in clouds. Make sure your monitoring gives you the ability to respond both quickly and accurately.