Predictions for Observability’s Evolution in 2021

By Tricia Kerr

5. Cloud native observability subsumes traditional APM

Traditional approaches to APM will continue its decline in importance and mindshare as cloud native observability subsumes traditional APM. In particular, agentless approaches that leverage OpenTelemetry will increasingly supplant agented APM. Agents will still have a role, but they will be relegated to legacy environments that aren’t properly observable.

— Jason Bloomberg, IT Industry Analyst and President, Intellyx

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