Grafana Labs has introduced Grafana Cloud k6, a platform that integrates the k6 performance testing tool into Grafana Cloud to enhance application reliability and observability. This integration aims to eliminate the gap between performance testing and problem resolution by allowing users to seamlessly transition between both tasks within the same platform. During a recent "k6 Office Hours" livestream, the Grafana k6 team, including developer advocate Nicole van der Hoeven, senior product manager Mark Meier, and frontend lead Simon Legander, discussed the features and benefits of Grafana Cloud k6, such as the ability to query test metrics directly from Grafana Explore and correlate them with observability data. The platform offers a free tier providing 500 virtual user hours monthly, enabling users to start performance testing with significant features. While the legacy k6 Cloud app will continue to be maintained, Grafana Labs plans to eventually migrate users to Grafana Cloud k6, ensuring a smooth transition. Future enhancements include scheduling tests, querying diverse test data, and integrating with other Grafana products like Grafana Tempo to provide additional value.