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Join the AI Revolution at SolarWinds Day + THWACKcamp Sessions
The future of IT operations is here, and it's powered by AI, automation, and full-stack observability. This year, SolarWinds Day is your front-row seat to the revolution. We're also thrilled to announce the launch of THWACKcamp Sessions, a new extension of the IT community experience. For years, our annual virtual event,…
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Ctrl+Alt+Vent
Hey THWACK Community, Feeling unappreciated? Overworked? Ready to hit reboot on how IT pros are recognized? Take Our IT Pro Day Survey: Ctrl+Alt+Vent We’re doing a vibe check—and we want to hear from you. What buzzword is making you crazy? What ticket will you see daily without fail? Tell us what’s really going on behind…
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PulseCheck by THWACK: Friday Changes – Brave Move or Banned in Your IT World
We’re back with the third installment of PulseCheck, a new way for us to check in regularly with you and the broader THWACK community. Every two weeks, we’ll post a question on a topic that matters to IT pros. Sometimes serious, sometimes light, but always focused on capturing your perspective. We’ve slightly adjusted our…
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Observability Masterclass #2: Too Many Alerts, Not Enough Coffee? We’ve Got You.
So, you’ve got your logs, metrics, and traces talking to each other. Great! But now they won’t shut up. If you’re buried under a mountain of alerts that all claim to be urgent, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re back for Session 2 of our Observability Masterclass Series: Go from “Uh-oh” to “All-Fixed” in the Age of Alert…
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Last Call: SWUG Virtual Happens Next Week – Join Me There
I’ll be kicking off the main session at our final SolarWinds User Group (SWUG) Virtual Event of 2025 next Wednesday, August 6, and I wanted to personally invite you to join us. This SWUG is built around real-world use cases and practical advice, and I’ll be walking through how to use SolarWinds tools to tackle root cause…
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National Video Game Day Has Entered the Chat
It's National Video Game Day, and on THWACK, we're firing up the nostalgia. Whether you're a weekend button-masher or a leaderboard legend, today’s all about celebrating the games (and gamers) that shaped our lives. New Episode: Movies & Mainframes – Ready Player One To mark the occasion, we’ve dropped a brand-new episode…
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Discover the Keys to Operational Resilience: Insights from the IT Trends Report 2025
The SolarWinds IT Trends Report 2025 reveals crucial insights into the challenges IT teams face in achieving operational resilience. Despite 87% of IT leaders believing they have the right technology stack, many organizations struggle with tool and workload sprawl, siloed information, and disconnected data. The report…
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THWACK Monthly Mission – July 2025
Before we leap into the future, we’re grounding ourselves in what’s already built. This month, we will explore the four pillars of our AI by Design framework and discover how AI already powers the SolarWinds portfolio, from insights to automation. As you navigate ancient geometry reimagined through a digital lens, you’ll…
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UPDATED: Ch-ch-ch-Changes: THWACK Is Getting a Glow-Up
THWACK Upgrade Update: No Downtime, Just Progress! We’re still upgrading—and you get to stay connected the whole way. Exciting news, THWACKsters! We’ve heard your feedback as we prepare for the next evolution of our platform. Today, we’re thrilled to share an important update to our upgrade plan: NO downtime during the…
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Your Feedback Matters – 2025 SolarWinds Customer Experience Survey Now Open
At SolarWinds, improving your experience is always a top priority—and that starts with listening to you. As a valued member of our THWACK community, your input helps shape the way we evolve our products, services, and support. We’re inviting you to participate in our 2025 Customer Experience Survey, open from May 1–30. It…