Grafana 9.4 introduces a range of new features and improvements designed to enhance usability and observability, including the introduction of TraceQL for distributed tracing and a series of updates to panel design, which enhance accessibility and interaction. The update also includes customizable panels, improved navigation, and new authentication features such as automatic login for SAML and OAuth provider-specific role mapping, aimed at enhancing security and user experience. Additionally, Grafana Alerting has been enhanced to offer better workflows and integration with Grafana OnCall, providing more flexibility in managing alerts. Security fixes are also included in this release, addressing several vulnerabilities. The canvas panel feature allows for custom visualizations, offering users the ability to create complex visualizations with data links and arrows. With an improved search and navigation system, users can efficiently access data and dashboards. These updates aim to provide a more user-friendly and efficient experience, whether using Grafana Cloud or Grafana OSS and Enterprise.