Business intelligence plugins for Grafana: what's next

Volkov Labs, a longtime partner with Grafana Labs, announced its acquisition, leading Grafana Labs to take over the maintenance and development of Volkov's popular business intelligence plugins for Grafana. These plugins, initially created by Volkov Labs co-founder Mikhail Volkov, have become integral for users extending their observability practices to include business analytics. Grafana Labs has committed to a maintenance period until July 2026, ensuring compatibility with future Grafana releases and addressing bug fixes and security vulnerabilities. The plugins, such as Business Charts, Business Variable, and Business Media, facilitate dynamic visualizations and enhanced dashboard interactions, marking a significant step in integrating business analytics into Grafana's offerings. Grafana Labs aims to maintain seamless service for current users and plans to continue supporting these plugins through community channels and support forums.