The Landscape of Observability in 2026: Balancing Cost and Innovation

While observability has become a necessary discipline for IT organizations, new challenges have emerged. The implementation of GenAI and OpenTelemetry are the newest technical challenges. But additional business challenges around business impact, compliance, and data democratization have also come about.

Find out what 500+ industry peers are considering and planning for in 2026! This recent survey reveals how leaders are managing expectations and budgets to get the best performance from their SRE teams. From observability maturity to GenAI and OpenTelemetry, the path forward requires a true understanding of how to deliver business value in addition to operational excellence. Get the answers in this new report!

Highlights

67% of participants are experiencing unexpected costs. What steps are they taking to manage them?
98% of participants expect to use GenAI for observability. But how will they approach that strategy?
OpenTelemetry is increasing in adoption and usage. What should be expected from your observability vendor?

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