Welcome Back!

👋 Happy Monday, you amazing #ObserveCrew and welcome to another weekly dose of Observability goodness.

Last week, we delved into some exciting innovations: Datadog's integration with OpenTelemetry, New Relic's AI award for generative code solutions, and Grafana's foray into mobile data Observability. This week, we're changing direction a bit, but fret not—there’s plenty to keep your tech-savvy mind engaged!

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up:

1. CRN's Best Observability and DataOps Companies for 2024

2. Sift grabs more cash for its Hardware Sensor Observability Platform

3. Sumo Logic Gets Shareholders Lawsuit Dismissed

4. Ricardo Mendez, CEO of Opsani, gives his take on SLOs

IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Phew, what a week for Observability news!

• CRN's Big Data 100 has highlighted some cool data Observability and DataOps companies for 2024. I have to say, it's impressive to see how tools like Acceldata, Bigeye, and Cribl are adding to our stacks and forcing the bigger players to pivot. We speak a lot about how Observsbailty is not just about monitoring anymore, so it is good to see tools helping us manage the entire data lifecycle.

• Speaking of evolution, there's been some chatter about network modelling potentially replacing traditional Observability. While it's still in the early days, the idea of creating digital twins to simulate network behaviour is pretty fascinating. It's got me thinking about how this could change the game for network ops teams.

• Oh, and get this - Dynatrace has become the first AWS partner to integrate with their Application Migration Service. This is huge for folks looking to migrate to the cloud without losing visibility into their apps' performance. It's like having a safety net during that nerve-wracking migration process!

INNOVATION TO WATCH

Sift Secures $17.5M for its Hardware Sensor Observability Platform: Sift's platform provides visibility into hardware performance, which is crucial for ensuring overall system health. With big names like Astranis and Astrolab on board, they're definitely ones to watch. It's exciting to see Observability expanding beyond just software! Keep an eye on this one! 👁️.

MARKET NEWS

1. Elastic: Impressive Acceleration, But Strength Is Already Priced In: Elastic's strong performance is already reflected in its stock price. 📈

2. Datadog Welcomes David Galloreese as New Chief People Officer: With Galloreese's expertise, Datadog is poised for even greater success. 🐶What is a CPO anyway? Let me know in the comments!

3. Sumo Logic Gets Shareholders' Underpriced Sale Lawsuit Dismissed: A win for Sumo Logic in the legal arena. ⚖️

LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES

• Datadog Brings Big Observability Directly to Your Phone: With Datadog's On-Call service, you can now manage incidents and access enhanced Observability right from your smartphone. 📱

• Elastic Profiling Agent Offers a 4th Pillar of Observability: The Elastic Profiling Agent provides code-level insights, complementing traces, logs, and metrics. 🧩

SECURITY AWARENESS IN ObservABILITY

Splunk has expanded its AI capabilities with new generative AI assistants in Observability Cloud and Security, enhancing threat mitigation and streamlining investigations.
Are you a CISO? What do you think? Let me know.

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LEVEL UP

Educate, empower, and leverage your Observability capabilities.

• Rule Tuning in Cloud SIEM: Strategies for Reducing Alert Fatigue: Sumo Logic's guide helps you fine-tune your SIEM rules to minimize alert fatigue. 🚨

• How to Customize Your Loki Deployment with Ansible: Grafana's blog post shows you how to tailor your Loki setup using Ansible. 🛠️

• What is Telemetry?: LogicMonitor breaks down the basics of telemetry and its role in Observability. 📊

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Cloud Observability is transforming the finance sector by providing real-time insights, enhancing security, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This breaks from traditional Observability in banking and finance, showcasing the technology's broader impact. 🏥💻

MORE ARTICLES

Did you catch the article "What is Monitoring Drift?" I explore how monitoring configurations can gradually diverge from the actual system state. This drift can lead to blind spots and inaccurate alerts. 🚨 Key takeaway: Regularly auditing and aligning your monitoring setup is crucial for maintaining Observability. 🔍

LOOKING FORWARD

Explainability, Interpretability, and Observability in Machine Learning: As ML becomes more prevalent, ensuring its Observability is crucial for trust and accountability. This article explores the challenges and opportunities in this space. 🤖

EXPERT VOICES

Navigating the Future of Observability: An In-Depth Q&A with Alok Gupta: Alok Gupta, CEO of Instana, shares his insights on the evolving Observability landscape. A must-read for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve. 🔮

How SLOs Can Transform Your Customer Experience and Bottom Line: Ricardo Castro , explains how Service Level Objectives (SLOs) can revolutionize your business. 📈

TOOLS FOR TECH LEADERS

Mirko Novakovic's Insightful Podcast: Mirko shares his expertise on Observability and interviews Otel master Jonal Kowell its on the importance of telemetry. 🎙️

Dotan Horovits' Great Podcast: The OpenObservability talks dives deep into the world of Observability and its practical applications. 🎧

EVENTS

Observability Engineering Meetup: Join the Observability Engineering Meetup on June 14th to discuss the latest trends and best practices in the field. 🗓️

WHAT’S ON MY MIND

🤓 I've spent my week catching up on some insightful podcasts, and I must say, they were a treat! Mirko Novakovic's episode on Spotify was great as he spoke to Jonah Kowall, an Otel master. Meanwhile, Dotan Horovits' OpenObservability Talks offered some logic on why so of us are all confused about Redi’s move out of open source, making these a must-listen for anyone serious about mastering Observability.

FYI, while the book is being edited, I'm finishing a collection of free ebooks for all of you as a thank-you for your support so keep your eye posted for them

💡Remember, Observability isn't just about tools and tech. It's about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centric thinking. So, let's keep learning, sharing, and growing together. Here's to another week of Mastering Observability! 🚀🎉