What can you do when the digital world crashes?
Blog post from New Relic
On July 19, 2024, a Crowdstrike platform update led to widespread outages in Windows-based systems, affecting critical services like airlines, hospitals, and banks, and highlighting the importance of observability in managing such incidents. Observability tools, such as New Relic, provide real-time insights into system performance and interdependencies, enabling swift identification and resolution of issues. As the digital world becomes increasingly intertwined with everyday life and as AI integration deepens, the need for robust monitoring solutions becomes more critical. Observability not only aids in fixing immediate problems but also in understanding system dynamics, ensuring businesses can quickly recover from disruptions. This incident underscores the growing complexity of outages in a digitally dependent world and the vital role of observability in maintaining reliable digital operations.