Blog 5 of 6: How companies keep complex IT systems transparent and identify problems before they arise
Leading analysts agree: Between 90 and 100 percent of all business models worldwide on a reliable IT infrastructure . However, while digitalization has accelerated, the complexity of modern IT systems increased enormously.
An overview of the biggest changes:
- From monoliths to microservices – modularization creates flexibility, but increases dependencies.
- Virtualization for container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) – Automated deployments are standard, but require new monitoring mechanisms.
- Cloud computing – agility and scalability are increasing, but governance and security are becoming more complex.
- Big Data & distributed data traffic – The exponential growth of data makes intelligent analysis indispensable.
The result: More dependencies, integration points and potential sources of error – and a growing attack surface for disruptions and security problems.
The good news: Modern observability solutions are specifically designed to meet these requirements. They enable you to keep even complex IT environments transparent with minimal effort and to identify emerging problems early on . Those who have only invested sporadically in monitoring and observability can now quickly catch up and sustainably stabilize their systems .
Chicken or egg? Finding the optimal introduction to observability
For many companies, it seems logical to start where the pain is greatest – for example, after a major incident. But this carries risks:
👉 Reactive strategy: If observability is only used where problems are currently occurring, the same or similar vulnerabilities in other components will be overlooked.
👉 One-sided view: If only one source of error is monitored, other potential risks remain hidden.
👉 Waste of resources: Short-term workarounds are expensive, while a holistic strategy saves costs in the long run.
Example: A major incident is resolved, the cause is monitored – but a short time later similar problems occur elsewhere , comparable to new “rust spots” on an old car.
Instead of solely reacting to current incidents, observability can easily be built strategically.
Unlike a complete overhaul, IT systems offer the opportunity for a targeted and phased approach. A holistic observability approach first provides you with transparency: Where do the greatest risks truly lie? Which components influence each other? These insights ensure that you allocate your resources where they will have the greatest impact – and not just deal with yesterday's problem.
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At Infometis, we combine in-depth technological expertise with independent consulting. Through our partnerships with leading providers, we offer you access to state-of-the-art observability tools – neutral, objective, and tailored to your needs.
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Contact us for a no-obligation consultation – we look forward to helping you get started with a successful observability strategy.
