Can Observability Solve Singapore’s IT Mess?
IT professionals constantly navigate the complex labyrinth of managing multi-cloud and hybrid environments. A new AppDynamics report suggests that the age-old monitoring method is being superseded by application observability, opening up new frontiers for IT problem-solving. This latest research, featuring insights from 1,140 IT professionals globally, points to the critical role of application observability in today’s hybrid IT reality.
Titled 'The Age of Application Observability,' the report reveals a significant shift among technologists in Singapore. Every single technologist included in the survey acknowledged the need to transition from conventional monitoring methods to observability solutions. Furthermore, 94% cited the exponential rise in data volume as the main factor rendering manual monitoring unfeasible.
Observability has the potential to transform the way IT teams operate. Amid the growing challenges of broader attack surfaces, escalating complexity, and an onslaught of data, application observability offers a unified view of system health. IT professionals can expediently identify and rectify issues by integrating performance data and application availability with security measures throughout the application lifecycle.
The report suggests that Singapore is already gearing up for this transformation. Over half of the companies (54%) are exploring observability solutions, while an overwhelming 86% have identified observability as a strategic priority. This shift reflects the increasingly hybrid nature of IT, combining on-premises technology with cloud-native solutions, necessitating unprecedented flexibility.
One of the key findings specific to Singapore was that an impressive 96% of technologists believe that observability with business context will allow for strategic advancements and more time dedicated to innovation. Understanding how technology impacts business metrics can significantly enhance the ability of companies to innovate.
Equally, 96% of respondents reported increased complexity within their IT departments due to adopting cloud-native technologies. This transition has led to a surge in metrics, events, logs, and traces (MELT) data. The increase in data produced by these modern technologies can be overwhelming, underscoring the need for advanced observability tools.
Interestingly, over three-quarters (78%) revealed that their organization's leadership lacks a complete understanding of the need for modern approaches and tools to manage availability, performance, and security in the current IT landscape. This disconnect between technology professionals and leadership could hinder the effective management of modern IT environments.
Lastly, respondents reported that 44% of their new innovation initiatives are now delivered with cloud-native technologies. They anticipate this figure to rise to 68% within the next five years, suggesting that most new digital transformation programs will be based on cloud-native technologies by 2028. This shift towards cloud-native technologies is a strong indicator of the changing dynamics of the IT sector.
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