IT Monitoring News | May ’25 Edition

Dive into the Latest Updates and Insights

Welcome to the May edition of the NiCE bi-monthly monitoring news! As we move further into the year, we’re here with a fresh roundup of updates, insights, and resources from the world of IT monitoring. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, fine-tune your tools, or catch up on what’s new, this edition has you covered. Enjoy the read!

Releases & Software Updates 🛠️

NiCE Linux Power Management Pack 1.5
The NiCE Linux Power Management Pack 1.5 is now available, offering enhanced security with OpenSSL 3.x support, improved stability through Base Agent 1.9.1, and full compatibility with Microsoft SCOM 2025. Upgrade today to experience stronger, safer, and smarter monitoring for your Linux on IBM Power Systems.

NiCE MariaDB Management Pack – Coming Soon
The NiCE MariaDB Management Pack is on the horizon, bringing powerful monitoring, performance insights, and health visibility for your MariaDB environments right into Microsoft SCOM. Stay tuned to take control of your MariaDB systems like never before!

SCOM Management Pack Offline Toolkit by NiCE – Coming Soon Get ready for the SCOM Management Pack Offline Toolkit to streamline Management Pack  deployments in secure and offline environments with ease and confidence. Say goodbye to connectivity hassles and hello to simplified, secure SCOM management!

Industry Insights & Research 📚

Generative AI in Network Monitoring
A recent academic survey highlights how Generative AI models, such as LLMs and diffusion models, are being applied to network monitoring and management. These models assist in tasks like traffic classification, intrusion detection, and log analysis, offering new opportunities for automation and efficiency in IT operations. Read the pdf here.

Sustainable IT: A Strategic Imperative
A recent report by Capgemini reveals that only 43% of executives are aware of their organization’s IT carbon footprint, and just 18% have a comprehensive sustainability strategy in place. With enterprise IT accounting for a significant portion of global emissions, there’s a pressing need for organizations to prioritize sustainable IT practices. Implementing such strategies can lead to reduced energy consumption and enhanced operational efficiency.

Generative AI’s Role in Sustainable IT
IBM’s study indicates that 89% of organizations plan to integrate generative AI into their IT sustainability initiatives by 2028. These AI applications are expected to optimize energy consumption, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to greener IT operations. However, only 23% are incorporating sustainability assessments during the design and planning stages, highlighting the need for a more strategic approach.

Latest NiCE Whitepapers & Recordings 📘

Migrating to Microsoft System Center 2025 | Recording
Discover the future of IT operations with NiCE’s expert panel discussion on Microsoft System Center 2025. Gain insights into the latest features, enhanced automation, and best practices for a seamless migration across SCOM, SCORCH, SCSM, and more. Watch now.

What Can SCORCH, SCSM & SCVMM Do for SCOM? | Recording
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft System Center 2025 with NiCE’s expert panel discussion, exploring how SCOM, SCORCH, SCSM, and SCVMM seamlessly integrate to enhance your IT operations. Join us at SCOMathon 2025 on April 30 for insights into new features, streamlined automation, and live Q&A with top System Center specialists. Watch now.

Preparing A Smooth System Center 2025 Migration | Whitepaper
Discover the ultimate IT monitoring guide with NiCE’s latest whitepaper, comparing SCOM, PRTG, and other top monitoring tools. Gain insights into key features, performance optimization, and real-world applications to make informed decisions for your IT strategy.

Events & Sessions to Look Forward To 📅

Experts Live Series
Spring is here, and we’re ready to hit the road! Meet the NiCE team at Experts Live Austria and Experts Live Netherlands, where we’ll be connecting with customers and sharing insights face-to-face.

Ai4 2025
Join Ai4 2025, the world’s largest AI industry conference, taking place August 11–13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. With over 8,000 attendees, 600+ speakers, and 250+ exhibits, this event is your gateway to the latest in generative AI, enterprise integration, and responsible human-machine collaboration.

London Tech Week 2025
London Tech Week 2025 returns to Olympia London from June 9–13, uniting over 45,000 innovators, tech leaders, and investors from more than 90 countries. With 400+ world-class speakers, 70+ events across the city, and a focus on AI, quantum computing, and sustainability, it’s the ultimate destination to explore the future of technology.

NiCE Office Hours
Got questions about SCOM, NiCE Management Packs, or custom management pack authoring? Join NiCE Office Hours every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET/CEST for expert insights, tailored advice, and hands-on guidance.

Spotlight on Partners 🤝

Sopra Steria
Our new IT monitoring partner, Sopra Steria, with their strengths in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and automation, brings a wealth of digital expertise that perfectly complements our mission to deliver more value to our customers.

We hope you enjoyed the fourth edition of the bi-monthly IT Monitoring News. Feel free to reach out for more on advanced monitoring and automation based on Microsoft SCOM.