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Observability, monitoring, AI

Technical deep-dives, client case studies and a watch on our partner ecosystem.
Two gaps in the open-source observability stack — and the two tools we built to close them
Observability & monitoring

Two gaps in the open-source observability stack — and the two tools we built to close them

We don't just integrate monitoring tools — we build them. A tour of SenHub Agent and Toise, our two open-source, OpenTelemetry-native projects.

June 2, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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The monitoring ecosystem in May 2026: releases, appointments, agentic AI everywhere
Tech watch

The monitoring ecosystem in May 2026: releases, appointments, agentic AI everywhere

An overview of our partners' announcements in May 2026: Centreon, Paessler, Zabbix, VictoriaMetrics, IP-Label, SolarWinds, New Relic, M81, Mr Suricate, Martello. LTS versions, strategic appointments, the first AI…

May 21, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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MCP Tunnels, Self-Hosted Sandboxes: Where Is Sovereignty Really Decided?
AI & automation

MCP Tunnels, Self-Hosted Sandboxes: Where Is Sovereignty Really Decided?

Anthropic has just announced two new features for its agents — MCP tunnels and self-hosted sandboxes. The French press immediately framed it as a “sovereignty play.” The reality…

May 20, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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White paper: “From Monitoring to Observability” — full version available for download
Observability & monitoring

White paper: “From Monitoring to Observability” — full version available for download

Our complete thinking on the monitoring → observability transition, as a freely downloadable PDF (32 pages).

May 19, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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Building Your Observability Roadmap: 4 Phases, Results at Every Step
Observability & monitoring

Building Your Observability Roadmap: 4 Phases, Results at Every Step

The shift to observability doesn't happen overnight. A phased, 4-step roadmap to prove value at every stage and avoid the tunnel effect.

May 7, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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OpenTelemetry, VictoriaMetrics, Grafana: The Open-Source Stack That Changes the Game
Observability & monitoring

OpenTelemetry, VictoriaMetrics, Grafana: The Open-Source Stack That Changes the Game

A modern, open, high-performance stack that covers all three pillars of observability. An overview of the components that get the job done—with no vendor lock-in.

April 16, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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The Two-Pole Approach: Two Domains, One Unified Vision
Observability & monitoring

The Two-Pole Approach: Two Domains, One Unified Vision

Rather than chasing a single tool that doesn't exist, two complementary domains interconnected through open standards. The pragmatic strategy we champion.

March 25, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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No Single Tool Covers Everything: The “All-in-One” Trap
Observability & monitoring

No Single Tool Covers Everything: The “All-in-One” Trap

Despite the marketing promises, no single solution covers the entire spectrum. Why “all-in-one” SaaS platforms raise as many questions as they answer.

March 4, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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Monitoring vs. Observability: Why Draw the Distinction?
Observability & monitoring

Monitoring vs. Observability: Why Draw the Distinction?

Monitoring and observability aren't at odds; they answer two complementary questions. A pragmatic clarification so you don't get lost in the vocabulary.

February 12, 2026 · Sensor Factory
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