Observability In Steady-State Ops
The Futurum Group, Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
I had the opportunity this past week to spend time with Ram Chakravarti, the CTO of BMC. In our conversation, some of which will air in an upcoming video, we had a wide-ranging conversation around how the world of observability and operations is evolving in the era of AI.
We discussed how, in today's digital era, where technology landscapes are continuously shifting and expanding, the principles and applications of observability have emerged as pivotal elements in ensuring the smooth functioning and governance of IT infrastructures.
This conversation came hot on the heels of a recent announcement by Broadcom of its WatchTower solution, which I covered here. Broadcom's WatchTower platform, announced at the SHARE event, is set to revolutionize mainframe observability by enhancing business performance and operational efficiency through improved incident resolution and visibility across IT domains.
This platform and the industry's move toward open telemetry signify a shift in the directions of more transparent, interoperable IT operations and a proactive approach to mainframe management. These advancements promise a new era of mainframe observability aligned with modern digital transformation strategies. These two moments crystallized the trend I am seeing in steady-state operations.