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Demystifying the ATO Process: What Government Teams Need to Know About Cloud Security

Table of contents What is an ATO and why does it matter? DoD security levels Federal civilian security levels Key policies governing ATOs Common challenges in obtaining an ATO Streamline the ATO process with an approved cloud The federal government has made cloud computing a strategic priority. Government organizations that embrace the cloud gain security, flexibility, and cost savings.

Streamline AI Usage with Token Rate-Limiting & Tiered Access in Kong

As organizations continue to adopt AI-driven applications, managing usage and costs becomes more critical. Large language models (LLMs), such as those provided by OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Mistral, can incur significant expenses when overused. This blog will explore how you can streamline your AI workloads by leveraging Kong’s token rate-limiting and tiered access features.

Introducing ephemeral messages for lightweight updates

Not every message in a realtime app needs to be available in message history, like in the rewind backlog or in persistent storage. Ably is introducing ephemeral messages to let you deliver transient updates - like reactions, typing indicators, or cursor positions - which are only delivered to clients that are connected at the moment the message is published.

Node.js 24 Is Here: What You Need to Know

We want to express our appreciation to the many contributors to this release including NodeSource team members @RafaelGSS, @juanarbol. Thank you for all your efforts to keep moving Node.js forward! Node.js 24 has officially landed! This release brings some exciting improvements to JavaScript developers, making Node.js faster, more capable, and more aligned with the latest JavaScript standards.

Securing and Hardening Your P4 Server in Today's Security Landscape

A commitment to user empowerment is at the heart of the Perforce P4 product philosophy. We believe in giving power and control to our users for ultimate configurability. This flexibility enables customers to tailor P4 to their specific workflows, but it also means they are responsible for securing their environment. For these reasons, we strongly recommend assigning the responsibilities of initial server setup, deployment, and ongoing maintenance to an experienced Perforce P4 administrator.

How Emotional Design Builds Loyalty and Boosts Product Success

In today’s digital marketplace, user attention is fleeting. Every app, platform, or software solution is battling for a few moments of engagement. But what makes users stay? What transforms first-time visitors into loyal customers and vocal brand advocates? The answer lies in emotion. While usability and functionality lay the foundation, it’s emotional connection that sets great products apart. Emotional design transforms software into something users relate to—something they remember.

5 Tips for Reducing Latency in API Data Transfers

API latency slows down data transfers, disrupts operations, and hurts user experiences. Want faster APIs? Here’s how you can reduce latency right now: These steps work together to cut delays and improve API performance. Whether you're dealing with real-time data streams or heavy traffic, these tips can help ensure smoother, faster data transfers.

N|Solid 6.1.8: Major AI Upgrades, UX Enhancements, and Tracing Improvements

As spring blooms, so does the N|Solid—with our latest release bringing an exciting wave of new features, critical improvements, and behind-the-scenes optimizations. This update (v6.1.8) is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver the most insightful, stable, and powerful Node.js monitoring and debugging experience available. Here’s what’s new.

Agile Requirements Gathering: Practical Advice to Improve Traceability

Gathering requirements in an Agile environment can feel like a balancing act, especially if you're operating in a heavily regulated industry. While the collaborative and iterative nature of an Agile approach facilitates productive and efficient workflows, it can make gathering and tracking requirements difficult. In the rush to complete a sprint, it’s easy to lose sight of user stories and the corresponding acceptance criteria. Three reasons Agile teams struggle with requirements gathering include.