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In today’s fast-paced digital environment, financial services companies face the dual challenge of maintaining high-performance applications while ensuring seamless customer experiences. For one enterprise-level financial services organization, FusionReactor Application Performance Monitoring (APM) has become an indispensable tool in meeting these … Read More

Troubleshooting FusionReactor: Quick Solutions for License Management Getting the most out of FusionReactor starts with having your license in place. To help you easily manage your license keys and move them between servers, we’ve put together a guide based on … Read More

We find ourselves at a fascinating crossroads where artificial intelligence and observability are converging in unexpected ways. The recent emergence of Anthropic’s Claude Code—an agentic coding assistant currently in beta—invites us to reconsider what it means to truly “observe” our … Read More

In today’s fast-paced IT environments, having immediate insight into application performance is critical. We’re excited to share feedback from a UK-based customer who has awarded FusionReactor a perfect 5-star rating for its real-time monitoring capabilities and exceptional service. A Tool … Read More

A positive user experience hinges on how well your application performs. Slow response times and bottlenecks can lead to user frustration and ultimately impact satisfaction. FusionReactor’s User Experience Monitoring (UEM) and end-to-end tracing capabilities provide the insights needed to track … Read More

As Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) transforms observability platforms like FusionReactor, we’re witnessing not just a technological revolution, but a profound reimagining of what it means to work in DevOps. The integration of AI that can understand context, history, and organizational knowledge … Read More

When it comes to server migrations, having responsive and knowledgeable support can make all the difference. We’re pleased to share a recent success story from a customer in the United Kingdom who gave FusionReactor a perfect 5-star rating after their … Read More

Introduction Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is increasingly recognized for its power in enhancing AI applications. While often associated with chatbots and conversational AI, RAG’s true potential lies in revolutionizing enterprise knowledge management. This post explores how RAG can transform how organizations … Read More

At Intergral, we’re always excited to see how our customers benefit from FusionReactor’s capabilities. We’re proud to share a recent 5-star review from a customer in Italy who has been leveraging our platform to enhance their development and operations processes. … Read More

Insights from FusionReactor’s webinar on proactive application monitoring System outages and performance issues can strike without warning, causing frustrating user delays and potentially significant revenue loss. Traditional monitoring approaches are primarily reactive – you only become aware of problems after … Read More

Why Scalability Matters Scalability isn’t just about handling more users—it’s about maintaining performance and reliability as demand grows. Whether you’re experiencing a sudden surge in traffic from a new customer or following a recent release, your application needs to respond … Read More

Is your application feeling sluggish? Are users experiencing frustrating delays? Slow SQL queries could be the culprit. Optimizing these queries is essential for maintaining a smooth and responsive application. Thankfully, FusionReactor provides the tools to detect, analyze, and resolve these … Read More

In the world of ColdFusion application monitoring, finding the right tools can make all the difference between struggling with performance issues and having complete visibility into your applications. Today, I want to highlight a recent G2 review that perfectly captures … Read More

Knowledge has always been power in the high-stakes world of modern IT operations. But traditionally, that power has been concentrated in the minds of a select few—the veteran engineers with years of system experience, the architects who designed the infrastructure, … Read More

We’re thrilled that FusionReactor has achieved exceptional recognition in the G2 Spring 2025 awards, cementing our position as a leader in application performance monitoring and observability solutions. Leave a review on G2. Sweeping Success Across Multiple Categories FusionReactor APM has … Read More

Root cause analysis (RCA) in microservices can be challenging due to their distributed nature. FusionReactor provides powerful tools to streamline this process through comprehensive observability features. Here’s how to conduct effective RCA using FusionReactor: https://vimeo.com/1069931210 First Steps in Incident Response … Read More

Maintaining optimal application performance is critical for business success in today’s service-driven technology landscape. Effective monitoring and management of service levels help you deliver exceptional customer experiences while meeting business objectives. FusionReactor’s full-stack observability platform provides the tools and insights … Read More

Adobe recently released ColdFusion 2025, which includes the most significant wave of feature deprecations and removals in recent ColdFusion history. This release signals Adobe’s efforts to modernize the platform and address security concerns. Developers and organizations relying on this platform … Read More

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is revolutionizing how we build AI-powered applications by standardizing how AI models interact with external resources and tools. But what if we could use AI to help develop these systems? This guide explores leveraging Large Language … Read More

The rise of AI is causing understandable apprehension. Will robots take our jobs? Will AI eventually outsmart and supersede humanity? While these are valid questions, they often overshadow a more immediate and equally important reality: AI as a powerful tool … Read More

The rapid advancement of AI research agents promises immense benefits but raises complex ethical questions. As AI becomes more sophisticated in conducting research and analyzing data, it’s crucial to consider the potential societal implications and ensure these powerful tools are … Read More

Join Our Upcoming Webinar Proactive Problem-Solving with FusionReactor’s Machine Learning In today’s fast-paced digital environment, waiting until performance issues impact your users is no longer an option. What if you could identify and resolve problems before they escalate into major … Read More

Welcome to the future of application performance monitoring! In a recent webinar, Graeme Smith, Customer Success Lead at Intergral (the makers of FusionReactor), discussed the powerful capabilities of FusionReactor Cloud and the seamless transition from our on-premise solution. This insightful … Read More

In a recent webinar, our Customer Success Manager, Graeme Smith, highlighted a powerful feature within FusionReactor Cloud: anomaly detection. This feature is designed to keep you informed about everything in your system, beyond traditional manual alerts. https://vimeo.com/1062778519 Moving Beyond Manual … Read More

In today’s interconnected world, we’re surrounded by complex systems – from social networks to intricate computer networks. Understanding these systems, or “observing” them, is crucial for everything from security to performance optimization. But what happens when we can’t see everything? … Read More

FusionReactor has long been a powerful tool for peering inside the “black box” of ColdFusion, Java, and Lucy. However, applications rely on various technologies in today’s complex, distributed environments. We’re excited to highlight how FusionReactor extends its capabilities through OpenTelemetry … Read More

Imagine having an AI assistant by your side, ready to tackle any performance issue in your environment. This is the power of OpsPilot AI, a feature designed to help you analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize with ease. https://vimeo.com/1062081780?share=copy#t=0 Your AI Troubleshooting … Read More

ColdFusion Summit East 2025 Mark your calendars for the must-attend ColdFusion event of the year Are you looking to supercharge your ColdFusion development skills and connect with industry leaders? We’ve got exciting news for you! FusionReactor is proud to announce … Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that FusionReactor 2025 has officially been released. This major release delivers on our promise to provide the most comprehensive monitoring solution for ColdFusion applications and beyond. It aligns perfectly with Adobe ColdFusion 2025 and represents a … Read More

Read the full review on G2.com  “If you have a ColdFusion-based application, you need FusionReactor.” A software engineering manager shares why FusionReactor APM Is Essential for ColdFusion developers. In the world of application performance monitoring (APM), finding the right tool … Read More

Modern engineering teams face mounting challenges in maintaining system reliability and managing an ever-increasing volume of alerts and incidents. Agentic AI represents a breakthrough in automation technology, fundamentally changing how teams handle incident response and on-call duties. Here are five … Read More

The Future of Observability Is Here FusionReactor’s On-Premise solution has been the go-to choice for developers and operations teams needing reliable monitoring for ColdFusion, Java, and Lucee applications for years. But as technology evolves, so must our approach to application … Read More

Introduction – Claude 3.7 vs OpenAI o3-mini-high vs DeepSeek R1 vs Grok 3 Since 2023, the artificial intelligence landscape has reportedly significantly transformed. It has evolved from a primarily bilateral competition between OpenAI and Anthropic to include emerging platforms from … Read More

Introduction – Claude 3.7 vs Grok 3 Recent experimentation with Claude 3.7 vs Grok 3 models indicates substantial performance improvements compared to their predecessors. Grok 3 reportedly represents the first publicly available model trained with computational resources exceeding GPT-4 by … Read More

FusionReactor has made significant strides in transforming its robust on-premise solution into a powerful cloud-based platform in the ever-evolving landscape of application monitoring and observability. This evolution represents not just a change in the deployment model but a fundamental enhancement … Read More

The landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with a clear trajectory emerging: AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their ability to generate content and conduct thorough, multi-step deep research and analysis. From Generation to Investigation The next wave … Read More

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of FR2025, designed to align perfectly with Adobe ColdFusion 2025 and deliver unprecedented monitoring capabilities for modern ColdFusion applications. Perfect Timing for Perfect Monitoring As Adobe prepares to launch ColdFusion 2025, we’ve worked … Read More

The Changing Landscape of Reliability The software world is evolving, and as SREs, we’re at the forefront of this change. Agentic solutions, with their autonomous decision-making capabilities, are on the horizon. While we haven’t fully adopted these systems yet, we … Read More

Robust incident management tools are crucial in the ever-evolving landscape of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). FusionReactor’s latest addition to its cloud platform, the Incident Manager, offers powerful new capabilities for managing incidents and conducting preparedness for incident response drills. Let’s … Read More

Based on a webinar presentation by Graeme Smith, Customer Success Manager at FusionReactor, February 11, 2025 https://vimeo.com/1056049862 “Building the cloud was a natural evolution of our on-premise system” As someone who works closely with development teams daily, I’m excited to … Read More

Embracing Agentic Innovation, Mitigating Compliance Risk As agentic solutions become more prevalent, our primary focus is ensuring our organization complies with relevant laws and regulations. We recognize that these autonomous systems present new and complex challenges for compliance teams. Regulatory … Read More

Understanding Agentic Solutions in Modern Software In our weekly engineering discussions, we’ve been exploring how agentic solutions are transforming the software landscape. As a platform team managing large-scale distributed systems, we’re witnessing firsthand how these autonomous decision-making solutions require an … Read More

Agentic Solutions: The Future of Business Technology Setting the Scene Across technology leadership forums and industry discussions, there’s been a noticeable shift in conversation. Tech leaders aren’t just talking about automation anymore – they’re raising questions about understanding and trusting … Read More

How you build and maintain your knowledge base through intelligent website scraping OpsPilot’s newest feature revolutionizes how you build and maintain your knowledge base through intelligent website scraping. This powerful addition lets you automatically capture and organize web content, making … Read More

The Power of Loki, Mimir, and Tempo Understanding and troubleshooting complex systems has never been more critical in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. The need for comprehensive observability solutions becomes increasingly apparent as organizations continue to embrace cloud-native architectures and … Read More

A powerful observability platform deserves more attention in a landscape dominated by tech giants like AWS, Google, and Splunk. While FusionReactor may have built its initial reputation in the ColdFusion community, it has evolved into a comprehensive modern observability solution … Read More

The Future of Observability in 2025: AI-Driven Insights, Cost Optimization, and Enhanced Business Value As we enter 2025, the landscape of observability continues to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing system complexity, the proliferation of cloud-native environments, and the transformative impact … Read More

A recent Gartner Peer Insights review from October 2024 offers an intriguing perspective on FusionReactor’s impact on development teams. What makes this review particularly interesting is its focus on the absence of complaints – a metric that speaks volumes about … Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that FusionReactor has achieved exceptional recognition in G2’s Winter 2025 awards, securing numerous badges across multiple categories. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding application performance monitoring solutions and superior customer service. See our … Read More

FusionReactor: A Power Player in Production Application Monitoring In the critical realm of production application monitoring, particularly for ColdFusion environments, a recent Gartner Peer Insights review from October 2024 highlights how FusionReactor has become an essential daily tool for development … Read More

In the fast-paced world of automated logistics, system performance isn’t just a metric—it’s critical to business success. Swisslog, a leading provider of automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, recently undertook a significant initiative to enhance their application monitoring capabilities, … Read More

Scaling Distributed Tracing in High-Volume Cloud-Native Applications The Challenge of Modern Observability As organizations transition to cloud-native architectures, the complexity of debugging and monitoring distributed systems has grown exponentially. Microservices, serverless functions, and containerized applications create intricate webs of dependencies … Read More

Bridging the DevOps Divide with Unified Observability Despite the promise of DevOps culture to unite development and operations teams, many organizations still struggle with silos, miscommunication, and conflicting priorities. The key to bridging this persistent divide lies in implementing unified … Read More

In the ever-evolving landscape of server monitoring and application performance management (APM), finding the right tool can make or break your development team’s efficiency. A recent review on Gartner Peer Insights sheds light on FusionReactor, a monitoring solution that’s making … Read More

A recent Gartner Peer Insights review from October 2024 offers fascinating insights into how FusionReactor is capturing the attention of IT professionals and developers alike. While competing against tech giants, this monitoring solution is carving out its niche through real-time … Read More

The Role of Anomaly Detection in Modern System Observability Anomaly detection has become increasingly critical as organizations grapple with exponentially growing data volumes. Like a skilled detective sifting through countless clues, these intelligent systems serve as the vital filter that … Read More

Distributed tracing has become a cornerstone for monitoring and optimizing the performance of modern applications, especially in distributed and microservices-based architectures. However, implementing distributed tracing in legacy systems presents significant challenges, as these systems often lack the modularity and tools … Read More

EDITOR’S NOTE: ColdFusion 2025 is Now Available February 25, 2025—Adobe has officially released ColdFusion 2025, featuring significant enhancements to the development platform. Adobe has shifted to a subscription-only licensing model with this release, discontinuing perpetual licenses. We’re working closely with … Read More

In an era where data-driven decisions are crucial, a recent Gartner Peer Insights review sheds light on FusionReactor’s evolution into an AI-enhanced monitoring powerhouse. This October 2024 review from a UK-based implementation offers fascinating insights into how the platform is … Read More

Integrating generative AI seems inevitable and challenging as we navigate the evolving landscape of application monitoring. Those of us in the monitoring space, including our team at FusionReactor, find ourselves at an inflection point where we must carefully consider how … Read More

In our continuous effort to make application monitoring more accessible and collaborative, we’re excited to announce OpsPilot’s integration with Microsoft Teams. This new feature allows your entire team to interact with OpsPilot directly through Teams channels and conversations, bringing powerful … Read More

The 80/20 Rule of Friday Deployments In the world of DevOps and SRE, we often talk about the Pareto Principle – the famous 80/20 rule. At FusionReactor, we’ve built our observability platform around this principle, understanding that 80% of your … Read More

Look, we’ve all been there. Your monitoring dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree at 3 AM, drowning you in alerts while you desperately try to figure out which ones actually matter. Meanwhile, your CEO is asking why the new … Read More

We are thrilled and humbled to announce an extraordinary achievement in our company’s journey – earning an unprecedented collection of G2 badges across multiple categories. This recognition represents more than just accolades; it reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional … Read More

Read this and many other excellent reviews on G2.com In today’s fast-paced development environment, reliable server monitoring tools aren’t just a luxury—they’re a necessity. After extensively using FusionReactor APM in our development workflow, I wanted to share my experience with … Read More

Get a comprehensive view of your server health with FusionReactor Cloud’s latest feature. Modern infrastructure monitoring demands both depth and clarity. FusionReactor Cloud’s new Server Scenes feature joins the robust Explore section, complementing the existing Metrics, Logs, and Traces views … Read More

The Map Is Not The Territory I’ve spent countless hours staring at outdated architecture diagrams before the ink dried. We’ve all been there – trying to understand how our services interact, only to discover that reality has long since diverged … Read More

Beyond the Metrics Let’s be honest—we’re drowning in data. Every service, container, and function generates metrics, and somewhere beneath this avalanche of information lies the insight we actually need. But here’s the thing: DevOps’s biggest challenge isn’t technical. It’s human. … Read More

Important Update: Changes to Our Payment Processing System As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible service to our customers, we want to inform you about some important changes regarding our payment processing system. We’re managing a … Read More

Introducing OpsPilot Hub We’re excited to announce two powerful new features in our FusionReactors AI assistant: OpsPilot Knowledge and OpsPilot Services. These innovative systems are designed to revolutionize how AI understands and responds to your queries by leveraging your organization’s … Read More

It’s a Critical Business Imperative In today’s digital-first world, the reliability of IT systems is not just a technical concern—it’s a critical business imperative. The cost of IT downtime has skyrocketed in recent years, with far-reaching consequences that extend well … Read More

In IT monitoring and observability, the 80:20 rule (the Pareto Principle) suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. At FusionReactor, we’ve embraced this principle to deliver a cost-effective observability platform that focuses on the features … Read More

Behind the Scenes of the SOC 2 Certification Process Achieving SOC 2 certification is a significant milestone for any organization, particularly in the software industry. But what does the journey to accreditation look like? This blog post’ll take you behind … Read More

Click here for more information about AICPA SOC. Successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit We are thrilled to announce that Intergral Information Systems GmbH, the maker of FusionReactor, has successfully completed the Service Organization Control … Read More

The landscape of application performance monitoring (APM) is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. This evolution is reshaping how organizations approach application monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. Traditional APM tools … Read More