Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. This Week in Observability and Tech Resilience

3. Security Awareness in Observability

4. Observability Tutorials

5. Something Different

6. What Key Insights Might They Have Missed from This …

7. Expert Voices

8. Events

Introduction

Welcome to another exciting edition of Observability Digest! This week, we’ve packed our newsletter with insights that bridge theory and practice in the world of tech resilience. From intriguing market movements featuring Dynatrace and Datadog to innovative updates from Cisco and Splunk, we’re covering the spectrum to keep you informed and ahead. Plus, don’t miss our unique feature on unconventional Observability applications in rail safety. Dive in to discover how these insights can transform your strategies and operations. Let’s explore the new dimensions of Observability together!

This Week in Observability and Tech Resilience

In The Spotlight This Week

• SupportLogic has launched a new post-sales customer experience Observability solution to help businesses gain insights into customer interactions and improve customer satisfaction.

• Cisco has strengthened its Observability capabilities by integrating with Splunk, enabling customers to monitor their entire technology stack from a single platform.

• Mutua Madrileña, a leading Spanish insurance company, has adopted Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform to manage its automation and Observability strategy, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.

• PagerDuty has announced an integration with Snowflake’s Trail, enabling customers to gain visibility into their data pipelines and improve Observability across their data ecosystem.

Market Watch

• Dynatrace’s Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Dan Zugelder, has sold company shares, potentially indicating a shift in market sentiment.

• Datadog’s stock has started to recover after a slump following its Q1 results, reflecting the resilience of the Observability market.Latest Product Updates

Stay ahead with the newest developments in Observability tools:

• AppDynamics has introduced Log Observer Connect, a new integration with Splunk that provides enhanced log Observability capabilities.

• Dynatrace has launched Auto-Adaptive Thresholds for AI-Driven Quality Gating, which enables the automatic adjustment of quality gates based on real-time data.

Security Awareness in Observability

A NATO pen-tester discovered a vulnerability in SolarWinds, highlighting the critical intersection of security and Observability. Identifying such flaws is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of Observability frameworks.

Observability Tutorials

Educate, empower, and leverage your Observability capabilities.

I love this LinkedIn post from Umang Walia. He provides valuable insights in a simple and clear way on implementing Observability in Prometheus environments, empowering users to enhance their Observability strategies. Also, I’m a sucker for a great diagram.

Something Different

TrainFo and Secure Passage have partnered to enhance rail crossing Observability and safety, demonstrating the versatility of Observability tools beyond traditional software and IT domains. Similarly, Ruth Brown at Heavy Reading writes on how 5G standalone deployments highlight the value of Observability and real-time data in the telecommunications industry.

What Key Insights Might They Have Missed from This Week's Articles

My latest article explores the exciting intersection of Observability and generative AI. AI is making Observability brighter, automating analysis and anomaly detection. While it brings challenges like managing biases, the benefits are game-changing.

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Expert Voices

In his insightful article by Silicon Republic, Riverbed CTO Richard Tworek shares how AI and data are crucial for effective IT leadership. He emphasises leveraging AI and analytics to drive digital transformation and improve decision-making. Richard’s network performance management and IT operations expertise make this a valuable read at the OD.

Events

Several events are happening this week, starting June 10th. If you can participate, we’d love to hear about your experience and what stood out!

• Monitorama 2024 (Portland, OR) - A premier conference dedicated to observability, monitoring, and DevOps practices.

• PlatformCon 2024 (Virtual) - A virtual event exploring the latest trends and best practices in cloud-native technologies, including observability.

• .conf24 (Las Vegas, NV) - Splunk’s annual user conference featuring observability, security, and data analytics sessions.

Closing Thoughts

As we wrap up this week’s Observability Digest, I hope the insights and developments shared here have sparked your curiosity and inspired you to devise actionable strategies in your professional journey. Each article, from Cisco’s integration with Splunk to innovative applications in rail safety, has been curated to deepen your understanding and enhance your implementation of observability.

Stay curious and stay informed. I look forward to bringing you more cutting-edge insights and updates in the following digest.

What will you explore next?

Invitation to Contribute

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And remember,

Keep exploring, stay resilient, and I'll catch you in the next issue!!

Warm regards,

Allan

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