Global Stories

SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports

SolarWinds named a Leader in GigaOm's 2024 Radar Reports for Network and Cloud Observability, praised for full-stack visibility and scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Supply Chain

99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors

Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Data Analytics

SolarWinds celebrates multiple awards for products & execs

SolarWinds garnered multiple accolades in early 2024 for its innovative IT management solutions, celebrating executives and product advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Panaseer predicts SEC reports could see up to 2600 NIST mentions

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

DevOps

AI-generated code surge may increase software flaw risk

Harness raises alarm over increased developer toil and security risks from AI-generated code, as 90% of developers adopt AI tools to speed up software delivery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Multi-cloud

AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns

A SolarWinds report shows only 43% of IT professionals believe their databases are AI-ready, with data quality and security concerns as major hurdles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

SolarWinds boosts PostgreSQL support with enhanced DPA 2024.2

SolarWinds enhances DPA with AI insights, adding robust PostgreSQL support to streamline and de-risk enterprise database management, driving business success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Microsoft

SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis

SolarWinds boosts its free Plan Explorer tool with enhancements for improved analysis of query performances in Microsoft SQL Server environments, promoting efficiency and stability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Microsoft

SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool

SolarWinds enhances Plan Explorer, a tool in query performance analysis for Microsoft SQL Server, with updated features optimising query performance and simplifying deadlock investigation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds introduces free tailored ITSM evaluation tool for enterprises

SolarWinds challenges traditional IT service management (ITSM) consultancy models with a free online evaluation tool aimed at unlocking the full potential of ITSM without extra costs or manpower needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Digital Transformation

SolarWinds announces winners of 2024 Transform Partner Awards

SolarWinds has announced the winners of its 2024 Transform Partner Awards, acknowledging partners' contribution to delivering comprehensive IT solutions and driving digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds honours partners at 2024 Transform Partner Awards

SolarWinds honours channel partners at its Transform Partner Summit, recognising achievements in customer service, business development and marketing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

SolarWinds marks 25 years with IT evolution survey insights

To mark its 25th anniversary, IT management software provider SolarWinds releases its IT Evolution Survey, exploring tech transformation over the past quarter-century, with AI tipped to shape the next.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

AIOps

SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SolarWinds unveils an illuminating tech survey outlining key advancements and future challenges in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds announces AI improvements to observability software

SolarWinds introduces AI-powered upgrades to its observability solutions, expected to enjoy full-stack visibility across on-premises, hybrid and cloud platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Ransomware

Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?

Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.

By Colin Fraser • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Application Security

Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?

AI technology is transforming how we secure software and data supply chains, promising to automate and bolster cybersecurity defences beyond current methodologies.

By Josh Lemos • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Network Infrastructure

Fulham FC perfects IT network operations with Paessler's PRTG

Fulham Football Club (FC), London's oldest professional football club, hails the success of Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor in managing its extensive IT network.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Partner Programmes

SolarWinds announces upcoming EMEA Partner Summit 2024 in Lisbon

SolarWinds prepares for EMEA Partner Summit 2024 in Lisbon, aiming at networking, learning and celebrating successes with regional partners from February 19 to 23.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024