Data-driven observability: A modern approach to developing better software

Amid the growing reliance on digital experiences, the importance of observability has become increasingly apparent, as highlighted in a survey by New Relic involving over 1,300 software engineers, developers, IT leaders, and executives. The survey results, detailed in the 2021 Observability Forecast, reveal that 90% of respondents view observability as crucial to their business, with a significant number expecting to increase their observability budgets. Despite its benefits, such as enhancing digital transformation, improving customer experiences, and boosting operational efficiency, only half of the surveyed organizations are actively implementing observability. This gap indicates a substantial opportunity for organizations to adopt a unified data-driven approach that consolidates telemetry data into a single platform, thereby overcoming the inefficiencies of using multiple tools. New Relic advocates for this modern observability model, which empowers engineers to focus on impactful coding, supporting business success and growth.