IT Monitoring News | March ’26 Edition

 

Dive into the Latest Updates and Insights

Welcome to the March edition of the NiCE bi-monthly IT monitoring news! As the year picks up momentum, we’re back with the latest updates, insights, and resources to help you optimize your IT monitoring. From new feature highlights to practical tips and guidance, there’s plenty to discover.

Industry Insights & Research 📚

2025 Observability Trends (IBM)

IBM’s 2026 Observability Trends highlights how AI is transforming observability, enabling automated decision-making and smarter management of cloud-native systems. The report emphasizes cost optimization, open standards like OpenTelemetry, and focusing observability on business-critical functions to reduce noise and improve efficiency. Read here.

2026 Observability Predictions (Grafana Labs)

Grafana Labs outlines eight trends shaping observability, including unified observability, focusing on high-value data, and using SLOs as decision-making tools. AI is emerging as a collaborator in incident investigation, while observability expands beyond engineering, with OpenTelemetry driving unified data integration. Read here.

Global Tech Forecast 2025-2030 (Forrester)

Forrester projects 7.8% growth in global tech spending in 2026, reaching ~$5.6 trillion, driven by cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and software. Enterprises prioritize strategic tech investments that support digital transformation, resilience, and competitive advantage, directly influencing observability and monitoring strategies. Read here.

Releases & Software Updates 🛠️

NiCE Linux Power Management Pack 1.60

NiCE has released version 1.60 of its Linux Power Management Pack. The update adds expanded monitoring of LVM volumes, RAID/multipath devices, bonding adapters, and OS services, plus security checks like certificate and password expiration monitoring. It supports OpenSSL 3.x on SLES 15 and SCOM 2019, 2022, and 2025. Explore the latest updates.

NiCE NetApp ONTAP Management Pack 1.2

The new version, published in December 2025, is bringing expanded support for ONTAP 9.16.1–9.18.1 and Operations Manager 2025. The update includes enhanced event and certificate monitoring, improved logging and alert views, and new combo free-space monitors. It also adds additional monitoring capabilities such as SnapMirror relationship lag time, inode usage, and synchronization time, helping teams gain deeper visibility into NetApp storage environments. Request now.

Latest NiCE Whitepapers & Recordings 📘

Microsoft SCOM Cheat Sheet by NiCE

NiCE has published a comprehensive Microsoft SCOM Cheat Sheet designed to help administrators and operators quickly reference essential SCOM concepts, best practices, and common tasks. The guide covers key topics including management pack basics, alert and monitor tuning, performance optimization tips, and troubleshooting techniques, making it a handy resource for both new and experienced SCOM users. Read here.

Why SCOM Dashboards Often Fail

NiCE published an insightful article exploring common reasons SCOM dashboards fall short,  from cluttered visual layouts and unclear data context to missing business relevance and poor maintenance practices. The piece also outlines practical strategies for building dashboards that truly support decision‑making, improve visibility, and reduce noise. Whether you’re designing dashboards for technical teams or business stakeholders, this guide offers actionable tips to make your SCOM visualizations more effective. Learn more.

Events & Sessions to Look Forward To 📅

SREcon26 Americas

March 24-26, 2026 (Seattle, WA, USA)

SREcon26 Americas is a premier gathering for Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practitioners and systems engineers focusing on scalable, reliable distributed systems. The event features deep technical talks, community‑driven sessions, and insights into reliability practices shaping modern ITOps and infrastructure strategy, a great fit for teams applying SRE principles alongside traditional monitoring.

SCOMathon 2026

April 29, 2026 (online)

SCOMathon is returning for 2026, bringing the global System Center Operations Manager community together again for deep‑dive sessions, expert talks, and shared learning across the full span of SCOM insights and best practices. The virtual event spans multiple time zones and typically features technical presentations, panel discussions, and vendor sessions from thought leaders in the SCOM ecosystem. It’s a great chance to connect with peers, learn new techniques, and stay current with SCOM trends. Save the date!

Experts Live UK 2026

June 11-12, 2026 (London, UK)
Experts Live UK returns in 2026 with two days of technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and community insights across the Microsoft ecosystem. The event will cover Azure, Microsoft 365, security, hybrid environments, Copilot, and more — delivered by MVPs and industry experts. A great opportunity for learning, networking, and staying current with Microsoft technologies.

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Spotlight on Partners 🤝

Swisscom AG

This month, we’re highlighting Swisscom, Switzerland’s leading ICT and telecom provider, known for delivering secure, high-performance digital infrastructure and managed services across Europe. With deep expertise in hybrid IT, cloud, and critical enterprise operations, Swisscom helps organizations modernize their environments while maintaining reliability and compliance. Their strong focus on automation, observability, and service quality makes them a valuable partner for enterprises looking to optimize monitoring strategies and ensure resilient operations in complex, multi-platform landscapes.

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