Bill Hineline & Margaret Dawson, Chronosphere | Red Hat Summit 2025
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This video features a discussion about modern observability practices and challenges in software development at the Red Hat Summit AnsibleFest 2025. Rebecca Knight hosts Margaret Dawson, CMO at Chronosphere, and Bill Hinelein, field CTO at Chronosphere, as they explore the complexities of observability in the context of evolving application architectures. Key points covered include:
- The shift from traditional Application Performance Management (APM) to open-source-based modern observability, driven by the need for scalability and efficient data management.
- The importance of building observability into the development process from the beginning, similar to approaches in cybersecurity.
- Understanding the cost and organizational impact of data collection, highlighting the dangers of “alert fatigue” and the necessity of being intentional about what data to collect.
- The future of observability in relation to AI and containerization, and how organizations can adapt to these changes for better performance and reliability.
This conversation emphasizes the need to establish a robust observability strategy that aligns with business objectives and provides actionable insights.