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Lessons From a CI/CD Supply Chain Attack at Grafana Labs

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:05 -0700

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Grafana’s CI/CD Nightmare: Lessons from a Security Incident Gone Wrong (But Ended Right!) 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! Gather ‘round because we’re diving deep into a real-world security incident that reads like a thriller novel. Nick, a Principal Security Engineer at Grafana, and David, from the Security Engineering Team, shared their harrowing experience at GrafanaCON, where “almost everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.” But don’t worry, it all ends on a high note! 🥳

Grafana in the Ocean: A Digital Twin Powered by Grafana for Marine Conservation Research at DIGI4ECO

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:19:02 -0700

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Navigating the Digital Ocean: How DIGI4ECO is Revolutionizing Marine Monitoring 🌊💻

The vast, mysterious ocean holds secrets that are crucial for our planet’s health. But how do we truly understand and protect it when traditional monitoring methods are costly and limited? Enter DIGI4ECO, a groundbreaking project spearheaded by experts like Jacopo Aguzzi from the Marine Science Institute of Barcelona and Enoc Martinez from the Technical University of Catalonia. They’re pioneering the use of robotic networks and advanced data management to create a digital twin of the ocean, offering unprecedented insights into marine ecosystems. Let’s dive in! 🏊‍♀️

When Theory Meets Scale: Mimir and Tempo in Production

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:59 -0700

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Grafana’s Hard-Earned Lessons: How Incidents Shaped Our Databases 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of massive, scalable databases like Grafana Tempo and Mimir? Well, buckle up, because Marty and Marco from Grafana are pulling back the curtain to share some real incidents that led to some major improvements in their distributed tracing and time-series databases. It’s a story of learning the hard way, embracing transparency, and building more robust systems. ✨

How a 3-Person Team Monitors All of Ireland's Railway | Grafana Labs

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:55 -0700

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From Trackside to Tech: How Irish Rail is Revolutionizing Operations with Data and Grafana 🚀

Ever wondered how the trains keep running smoothly, even when the unexpected happens? It turns out, behind the scenes of Ireland’s national railway, a quiet revolution is taking place, powered by data, ingenuity, and a surprisingly flexible open-source tool: Grafana. Forget complex, expensive enterprise solutions; Irish Rail is proving that you can achieve incredible results with a lean, iterative approach, transforming a massive, traditional organization into a data-driven powerhouse.

How the Python Software Foundation Uses Grafana to Protect Python Infrastructure

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:48 -0700

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The Python Software Foundation’s Observability Revolution: Building a Self-Hosted Stack for Community Power 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! Jacob Coffee, Director of Engineering at the Python Software Foundation (PSF), recently shared a fascinating journey of how the PSF built its own self-hosted observability stack using Grafana, Loki, Mimir, and Alloy. This isn’t just about fancy dashboards; it’s a story of empowering a massive global community, managing incredible scale, and championing open-source principles. Let’s dive in!

This is How You Visualize the World's Fastest Temporary Network | SCinet | Grafana Labs

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:45 -0700

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SCinet: Building the World’s Fastest Temporary Network 🚀

Ever wondered what happens when thousands of scientists, engineers, and tech enthusiasts converge for a massive high-performance computing event? Andy and Katrina from ESnet are here to pull back the curtain on SCinet, the incredibly ambitious and lightning-fast temporary network that powers the annual Supercomputing conference! 🌐

What is SCinet? 🤔

Imagine a network so powerful it makes your home internet look like a dial-up modem. That’s SCinet! It’s the research network built specifically for the Supercomputing conference, a major event where industry and academia showcase the latest in high-performance computing, networking, and storage.

From Cows to Canvas: Monitoring Farm Emissions in Grafana

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:42 -0700

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Sunil Gopalakrishna

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From Barnyard Beasts to Beautiful Dashboards: Visualizing Farm Emissions with Grafana 🐄💨📊

Ever wondered about the invisible world of farm emissions? Sunil Gopalakrishna, a researcher at the Thünen Institute of Agriculture Technology, is tackling this complex challenge head-on, and he’s doing it with a brilliant blend of low-cost sensors and powerful open-source visualization tools. Get ready to dive into how he’s transforming raw sensor data from barns into actionable insights on a dynamic dashboard!

Here's How an E-bike Company Observes Their Entire Business with Grafana | Business Observability

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:38 -0700

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Beyond Code: How Drive Terra Empowered Their Entire Company with Observability 🚀

Ever been on the receiving end of a “We need to monitor our data!” request? You’re not alone. In the fast-paced world of tech, product, business, and leadership teams often demand visibility into operations. But what happens when that demand stretches beyond the realm of software engineers and SREs?

At Drive Terra, they faced this exact challenge. They’re not just another software company; they’re revolutionizing urban mobility with electric bikes that utilize swappable batteries. This intricate ecosystem involves a complex interplay of hardware, operations, and business stakeholders, all needing a clear view of what’s happening on the ground.

Why 72px Stream Deck Panels Beat Wall Displays in Incidents

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:35 -0700

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Beyond the Big Screen: Reclaiming Observability with Peripheral Vision 👁️✨

We’ve all been there. The endless wall of metrics, the glowing dashboards promising ultimate insight. For years, the prevailing wisdom was simple: more screen equals more observability. If we could just see enough data, in enough places, we’d never be blindsided, never lose our flow state. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if those giant screens are more about appearances than actual engineering solutions?

Grafana Alerting: One Engine to Rule Them All

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:32 -0700

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Grafana Alerting: Your Unified Engine for Rock-Solid Alerting 🚀

Ever been jolted awake by a frantic alert notification? We’ve all been there! Sonia Aguilar and Alexander from Grafana Labs are here to share how Grafana Alerting has evolved into a powerful, unified engine ready to handle all your alerting needs. Forget juggling multiple systems; Grafana is making it easier than ever to manage, migrate, and understand your alerts.

Grafana k6 v2.0: AI-Assisted Testing and What's New

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:29 -0700

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k6 v2.0: Supercharging Your Testing with AI and a Smarter Platform 🚀

Get ready, developers! The k6 team at Grafana Labs is about to drop a major update: k6 version 2.0, launching on May 11th, 2026. This isn’t just another iteration; it’s a complete reimagining of k6, built for the AI-driven world we live in today. While your existing k6 v1.0 scripts and pipelines will feel familiar, k6 v2.0 introduces a powerful new suite of tools designed to tackle the complexities of modern development, especially with the rise of AI-generated code.

How I Built a Kafka Plugin for Grafana | 4M+ Downloads

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:22 -0700

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From Data Scientist to Open Source Hero: My Grafana Plugin Journey 🚀

Hey everyone! Hamed here, and I’m thrilled to share my adventure as an open-source contributor to Grafana. It’s been a wild ride, transforming from a data scientist to building tools that empower others. Let’s dive in!

Who Am I and How Did I Get Here? 🤔

I kicked off my career about 10 years ago as a data scientist. Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of data engineering. My journey took me to Snapp!, the largest ride-hailing company in the Middle East, and now I’m contributing to innovation at O+X in Sweden. This path has given me a unique perspective on how data flows and how we can best visualize and interact with it.

Planet-scale Dashboards at Google with Grafana

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:19 -0700

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Navigating the Observability Universe: Google’s Planet-Scale Dashboards & Grafana’s Scope Revolution 🚀✨

Ever felt lost in a sea of dashboards, desperately searching for the metrics that actually matter? At Google, this isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a monumental challenge. With hundreds of thousands of systems and a codebase spanning billions of lines, maintaining visibility can become prohibitively expensive and overwhelmingly complex. But what if you could have a single pane of glass that intelligently surfaces exactly what you need, when you need it?

Loki's New Architecture: 10x Faster Logs at Petabyte Scale | Grafana Labs

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:16 -0700

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Loki’s Evolution: From Log Files to Powerful Analytics 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like you’re drowning in log data, desperately searching for that one crucial piece of information? You’re not alone. The way we interact with logs has evolved dramatically, and the team behind Loki is at the forefront of this revolution. They recently unveiled a significant architectural overhaul for Loki, promising faster queries, deeper insights, and a more scalable, cost-effective solution. Let’s dive into the exciting changes!

Instrumenting Java with eBPF: TLS, Threads, and OBI (OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation)

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:12 -0700

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🚀 Unlocking Java’s Observability: The Power of eBPF and OpenTelemetry!

Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever felt the struggle of instrumenting complex Java applications, especially when dealing with sensitive data like TLS-encrypted traffic? You’re not alone! Nikola Grcevski from Grafana Labs and Endre Sara from Causely are here to shed some light on this challenge and introduce an exciting solution that’s changing the game: OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation, affectionately known as Obi.

What's New & Next in Grafana Alloy: The Official OpenTelemetry Collector Distribution

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:09 -0700

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Alloy’s OpenTelemetry Engine: What’s New and What’s Next 🚀

Grafana Labs is leveling up its observability game with significant advancements in Alloy, their open-source observability data collector. This year marks a pivotal moment as Alloy officially becomes a fully compliant OpenTelemetry Collector distribution, bringing a wealth of new capabilities and a future-proof architecture.

The Evolution of Alloy: From Collector to Standard-Bearer 🕰️

Alloy’s journey began two years ago, announced as a collector supporting both Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP) formats. Last year, the focus sharpened on unifying high-performance Prometheus pipelines with OTel Collector workflows within Alloy. Now, the narrative shifts dramatically: Alloy is officially recognized as a fully compliant OTel Collector distribution, boasting native YAML support.

How the AI Team Scaled Grafana Assistant Context and Built AI Observability

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:18:02 -0700

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Grafana Assistant: From Promising Prototype to Production Powerhouse 🚀

GrafanaCON attendees, get ready for a deep dive into the evolution of our AI agent, Grafana Assistant! Last year, we introduced this game-changer, capable of querying data, building dashboards from scratch, and generally making your life easier in Grafana, all through natural language. The response has been incredible, with thousands of you actively using Assistant, sharing your successes on social media, and even creating YouTube content showcasing its speed. We’ve seen hours of work slashed into mere minutes, transforming how users interact with Grafana.

Pyroscope 2.0: Continuous Profiling Architecture Deep Dive

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:58 -0700

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Pyroscope 2.0: Unleashing the Power of Continuous Profiling for Your Applications! 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 We’re thrilled to dive deep into Pyroscope 2.0, the latest major release that’s set to revolutionize how you understand and optimize your applications. Yesterday marked the official launch, and even a quick 2.0.1 fix has already landed, showing the team’s dedication!

Join us, Christian Simon and Alberto Soto from the Pyroscope team, as we explore the “why” behind continuous profiling, dissect the lessons learned from v1, and unveil the exciting new features and architecture of v2. Get ready for a journey that promises to make your applications faster, more efficient, and significantly easier to manage! ✨

Grafana for Business Intelligence: How Grafana Labs Runs on Grafana

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:55 -0700

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Grafana: Beyond Observability - Powering Business Intelligence and Analytics 🚀

Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever wondered if that powerful tool you use for keeping an eye on your systems could also be the key to unlocking deeper business insights? At Grafana Labs, we’ve been doing just that, transforming Grafana from a go-to for SREs and engineers into a central hub for our business data. Join us as we dive into how we’ve built Grafana dashboards for Business Intelligence (BI) internally, creating a versatile visualization layer on top of our entire business data stack.

GrafanaCON 2026 Golden Grot Awards Ceremony: Aurora Chaser, Blue Ghost Mission 1, AI Innovations

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:51 -0700

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The Golden Grot Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Observability! 🌟

Welcome to a special highlight from GrafanaCON, where we celebrate the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the observability space with the coveted Golden Grot Awards! This year marks the fifth anniversary of these prestigious awards, recognizing excellence and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, especially with the growing influence of AI. Let’s dive into the incredible winners who are shaping the future of technology! 🚀

A Golf Launch Monitor That Actually Works | Open Source | OpenFlight | GrotShotPro

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:48 -0700

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From Passion Project to Open-Source Golf Tech: Meet OpenFlight! 🏌️‍♂️✨

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and golf aficionados! Coleman, a Staff Engineer at Grafana, recently shared his incredible “Science Fair Project,” and it’s a game-changer for golfers looking to up their game without breaking the bank. Get ready to dive into the world of launch monitors and how an open-source approach is shaking things up! 🚀

The Golfer’s Dilemma: Expensive Gadgets & Subpar Software 💸📉

Coleman, a lifelong golfer, understands the dedication it takes to improve. This often involves drawing lines on swing videos, frantic FaceTime calls with coaches, and, crucially, using gadgets to analyze performance. The star gadget? A launch monitor. These devices are vital for fitting clubs, understanding swing metrics, and analyzing ball flight.

How to Speed Up Grafana Dashboards 100x with ASAPQuery

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:45 -0700

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Supercharge Your Grafana Dashboards: Say Goodbye to Loading Lag with ASAPQuery! 🚀

Are you tired of staring at loading spinners while your Grafana dashboards struggle to keep up? Milind, a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon and leader of ProjectASAP, has a game-changing solution that promises orders of magnitude faster Grafana dashboards and lower query costs. Get ready to meet ASAPQuery! ✨

The Pain of Slow Dashboards 😫

We’ve all been there. You’ve painstakingly set up your Prometheus-Grafana stack to monitor your deployments. But every time you adjust a time range or refresh your dashboard, you’re met with that frustrating loading lag. And as you expand your query window, that lag only gets worse. What if this entire experience could be instant?

When Observability Meets a Tamagotchi

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:42 -0700

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TamaGROTchi: Bringing Observability to Life (and Your Desk!) 👾✨

Remember those addictive digital pets from your childhood, the Tamagotchis? You know, the ones that had a mysterious knack for kicking the digital bucket, leaving you scratching your head wondering why? Well, prepare for a blast from the past with a modern, observability-infused twist! Chris and Nick from Grafana are here to introduce you to TamaGROTchi, the 2026 version that’s not just cute, but a powerful demonstration of how we can bring observability to the smallest of devices.

Real-time ML Inside a $2M Electron Microscope for Nuclear Powered Data Centers | Theia Scientific

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:39 -0700

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Fusion, ML, and Grafana: The Unexpected Power Trio Driving Scientific Discovery 🚀💡

Ever thought you’d see fusion energy, machine learning, and data visualization tools like Grafana talked about in the same breath? Well, prepare to have your mind blown! Chris Field and Kevin Field from Theia Scientific are here to show us how these seemingly disparate technologies are converging to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, particularly in the quest for fusion power. Their innovative solution, the Theiascope, is weaving these threads together, creating a powerful new way to understand and advance complex research.

GrafanaCON 2026 Keynote Livestream

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:41:34 -0700

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GrafanaCON Barcelona: A Year of Innovation and the Dawn of Agentic Observability 🚀

GrafanaCON 2024 has landed in Barcelona, and what a kickoff it’s been! This year marks the 10th GrafanaCON, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, a far cry from the humble beginnings with just 30 attendees in an office. Grafana Labs co-founders Raj Dutt and Torkel Ödegaard kicked things off with a look back at Grafana’s journey and a thrilling glimpse into the future of observability.