A look into the future for observability: 2023 and beyond
Blog post from Elastic
The text explores the evolving role of observability in the face of tightening macroeconomic conditions and technological advancements. It highlights the increasing importance of observability for ensuring successful digital transformation and cloud adoption, particularly as organizations strive to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs. The text identifies key trends, such as the need for integrating operational and business data, consolidating observability tools, and the rise of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and serverless. It emphasizes the growing significance of machine learning and analytics for providing actionable insights and automating IT operations, and notes the importance of open standards to avoid vendor lock-in. Additionally, the establishment of Observability Centers of Excellence is recommended to drive best practices and standardize processes across organizations. Finally, the text addresses a shift towards more transparent and value-driven pricing models for observability solutions, which are seen as crucial for navigating economic uncertainty while aligning with long-term strategic goals.