At Perform 2023, Dynatrace CEO Rick McConnell emphasized the necessity of modern observability in the cloud era, highlighting that the burgeoning complexity and data volume necessitate automation and advanced analytical capabilities. McConnell pointed out that traditional cloud monitoring is inadequate for managing this complexity and that observability needs to become mandatory, integrating application performance, infrastructure, and real-user monitoring into a cohesive system enhanced by artificial intelligence. He advocated for a shift from incident response to incident prevention, leveraging AIOps and automation to address IT resource shortages and improve system reliability. McConnell further stressed the importance of collaboration and data consolidation across teams to effectively manage cloud environments, asserting that a unified observability platform can enable organizations to innovate faster and enhance business outcomes by breaking down data silos.