The basic idea behind distributed tracing is relatively straightforward -- specific request inflexion points must be identified within a system and instrumented.

The complexity in complex distributed systems isn’t in the code, it’s between the services or functions. Testing implies balancing finding problems versus delivering value, said Sarah Wells at ...

A new technique for 'scheduling' energy in electric grids has been developed. It moves away from centralized management by tapping into the distributed computing power of energy devices. The ...

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Anyone who agrees with the premise underlying these concepts should be asking their congressmen, acquisition executives, and political leadership for a plan to build “cloud-independent, resilient ...