Prometheus data source update: Redefining our big tent philosophy
As we continue adding to our growing catalog of more than 100 plugins for Grafana, we have been focused on developing data sources for Grafana that are more purpose-built for the respective technologies. An example of this has been how we’ve updated our core Prometheus data source. Last year we…
An Introduction to GitOps
GitOps is a modern approach to managing and deploying applications and infrastructure in a declarative and version-controlled manner using Git. It leverages the principles of DevOps, infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous delivery (CD) to streamline and automate the deployment process. Being…
Blackhawk Network Case Study
Background Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, sought to unify cloud reporting and optimization to a single platform. The complexity of their cloud infrastructure and frequent changes made it difficult to rely on legacy FinOps solutions and the cloud platform’s…
GitOps Pros and Cons
This insightful blog post is brought to you by the highly skilled Kubernetes expert Michael Levan. With vast experience in cloud-native projects and a passion for fostering the tech community, Michael shares his expertise, helping engineers on their journey. Enjoy reading! In any production…
Leveraging Devtron for Secure CI/CD Pipelines
Why CI/CD Security Cannot Be an Afterthought Modern Software Delivery = Speed + Security In the world of modern DevOps, speed is the new baseline—but security is what keeps the lights on. Rushing code into production without checks introduces vulnerabilities that are costly to fix later. “53% of…
How PerfectScale Helps a DevOps Team of One Scale Riftweaver
Who is Riftweaver? Riftweaver is an innovative gaming studio that has made big strides in the past year. From launching its flagship game to introducing gameplay on platforms like Steam and iPads, the studio has over 80,000 downloads of its game. With a small team of just 15 employees, Riftweaver’s…
How Rapyd Solved Observability Gaps to Cut K8s Costs by 40%
Rapyd stands out in the fintech landscape by unifying payment technologies and networks into a single platform. They enable businesses to accept, process, and disburse payments globally, supporting over 100 countries for payments acceptance and facilitating payouts in over 190 countries. Their…
Is Speed Better than Security. Resolving the DevOps Dilemma with Checkmarx.
According to a recent GitLab survey, 66% of developers are releasing software faster than they were a year ago, 24% are pushing code into production daily and 13% multiple times a day. The pace of development is relentless and so is the need for innovation and deployment. But this speed comes with…
Unmasking Shadow AI: Witness AI & Network Observability for the Era of Agentic AI
Traditional security measures often fall short when it comes to the evolving world of agent-based and shadow AI. Discover the power of network-based observability in this insightful conversation with Trevor Welsh, VP Product at Witness AI. Learn how Witness AI provides unprecedented visibility into…
DevOps tool sprawl: is ‘tool tax’ just the tip of the iceberg
DevOps tools make the world go ‘round. Too many tools make the DevOps engineers go mad. The first one is true. The second one, too. Fact is: tooling that helps you automate software development and infrastructure provisioning workflows and pipelines is incredibly important for both the engineers…
Deutsche Telekom drives DevSecOps transformation with GitLab Ultimate
Europe’s leading telco turned to the GitLab DevSecOps Platform to foster collaboration and eliminate inefficiencies without sacrificing security. “Time to market was a big issue for us. Before our transformation to Agile and DevOps started, we had release cycles of nearly 18 months in some cases….
Global fintech company Airwallex meets customer needs faster with GitLab
Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, offering trusted solutions to manage everything from payments, to treasury and spend management, and embedded finance. Founded in Melbourne, Airwallex supports more than 100,000 businesses around the world, and is trusted by…
