The landscape of observability in 2025: Futureproofing IT

An annual survey that provides insights from IT decision-makers on important observability trends and perspectives in this rapidly growing domain. Find out what's top of mind in the industry, and learn how observability is maturing and delivering the results that leaders have always hoped for.

In this report, over 500 leaders provide their perspectives on key technologies and topics, including cost management, business observability, GAI, and OpenTelemetry. Explore data-based insights into what’s working, what’s still a challenge, and how to prepare for the future. Find out where industry leaders think observability is headed in 2025!

Highlights

• 86% feel personally responsible for the business outcomes of observability investments
• Only 65% feel that they are currently receiving good value from their AI/ML investments but long-term focus is positive
• Observability maturity is crucial to driving measurable results for organizations

Additional resources

• State of Observability: A practitioner perspective
• Observability Maturity Assessment