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ObserCrew,🙌 I want to thank you all for the fantastic feedback you've been sharing on X. It means the world to me that you're taking the time to engage and help make this newsletter even better. I know last week's edition was a bit lengthy, so I've tried to keep things concise this week; I hope it's more digestible.

As the newsletter evolves, please keep me on point. You are the community I am doing this for, so keep me pointing true north 🧭. Your input and time are greatly appreciated!

So here's what is coming up in this week’s Digest 👉

🛜HPE Aruba introduces AI-powered NDR solutions
🤖Protect AI raises $60M for AI/ML security
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Securonix and Cribl partner against AI threats
💰Srikanth Anjuri shares cloud cost management tips

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Datadog's software integrations are expanding rapidly on the Google Cloud Marketplace. It's cool to see how they're making it easier for users to access their Observability tools. Meanwhile, HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) Aruba is stepping up with a new AI-powered Network Detection and Response solution. As someone who is always looking to improve network monitoring, I'm watching this.

WHAT TO WATCH

This article got me thinking about the power of Observability in decrypting cyber threats. With the rise of sophisticated attacks, leveraging Observability data to detect anomalies and respond quickly is becoming increasingly crucial. It's not just about monitoring performance anymore; it's about protecting our digital assets. What are your thoughts on using Observability for cybersecurity?

MARKET NEWS

Protect AI, an AI/ML security company, just raised $60 million in Series B funding. Seeing more investment in this space is exciting as organisations recognise the importance of securing their AI systems. Datadog also beat Q2 expectations with robust growth, showing the continued demand for Observability solutions. Even with past data breach concerns, SolarWinds experienced a stock boost with its S&P SmallCap 600 entry.

LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES

InfluxData's update on data visualisation tools is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their dashboarding skills. The post compares InfluxDB, Grafana, Tableau, and Apache Superset, giving a solid overview of each tool's strengths and use cases.

SECURITY AWARENESS IN OBSERVABILITY

Securonix and Cribl have formed a strategic partnership to combat AI cyber threats. It's great to see industry leaders coming together to address this critical issue. Organisations can better understand their security posture by combining Securonix's SIEM capabilities with Cribl's Observability pipeline.

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LEVEL UP

💻Shout out to Microsoft for their clear explanation of table plans in Asure Monitor Logs. Understanding how data is stored and queried is key to optimising your Observability setup. And if you're using Kubernetes, check out Lumigo's post on the OpenTelemetry Operator. Automating Observability in K8s can be a game-changer for managing complex environments.📝🔍

EXPERT VOICES

Seth Rogers, a thought leader in Observability, recently shared his perspective on climbing the "Mount Ethos" of Observability. He emphasises the importance of a strong Observability culture and provides practical tips for organisations embarking on this journey. This is a must-read for anyone looking to level up their Observability game!

Srikanth Anjuri, a FinOps expert, discusses the challenges of cloud cost management in his insightful post. With the rapid growth of cloud spending, organisations must have a strategic optimisation approach. Srikanth provides practical tips and best practices for controlling your cloud costs.

TOOLS FOR TECH LEADERS

In a recent interview, SolarWinds' Jeff Stewart shares his thoughts on the importance of Observability adoption. He emphasises that the question isn't whether to adopt Observability but how to deploy it effectively. Mark Forker, the interviewer, does a great job of diving into the nuances of this topic🚀👥

WHAT’S ON MY MIND

I want to share a personal note with you as we wrap up this week's Observability Digest. In a recent LinkedIn post, I opened up about feeling overwhelmed and losing sight of my bigger goals, like working on my book. It's a reminder that we all struggle with work-life balance and staying focused on what matters most. But we can get back on track by taking a step back, reassessing our priorities, and celebrating our small wins.

Please take some time to recharge, reflect, and reshuffle your priorities. Remember, taking a breather and patting yourself on the back for your progress is okay. Here's to a great week ahead, filled with clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. Keep observing, learning, and, most importantly, taking care of yourself. Until next time,

happy observing!

Much 😍,
Al