Observability is transforming IT organizations by enabling a proactive approach to managing system performance and user experience, as evidenced by companies like Wells Fargo and Jaguar Land Rover. By implementing observability and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) solutions, these organizations can measure critical performance indicators such as application availability and latency, thereby improving customer satisfaction. Observability platforms facilitate real-time data analysis and automated alert generation, allowing IT teams to preemptively address potential issues before they affect end users. This shift from reactive to proactive operations is supported by the ability to mine vast streams of performance data, which is crucial for achieving strategic goals like faster mean-time-to-resolution and maintaining high system availability. The integration of observability solutions not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters collaboration across departments, encouraging widespread adoption and self-service capabilities.