Worldwide Observability Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment

This document is an IDC MarketScape report assessing worldwide observability platforms for 2025. It outlines the evaluation criteria used to determine vendor positions in the market, including their ability to manage telemetry data and apply machine learning techniques. The report discusses the challenges organizations face with observability tools, particularly regarding collaboration and integration. It highlights findings from IDC's AIOps and Observability Survey, indicating that many organizations struggle with performance problem identification due to poor collaboration. The document also addresses the evolution of observability platforms and the need for vendors to provide a shared mental model for teams to facilitate effective decision-making. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of partnerships between vendors and organizations to enhance operational functionality and drive meaningful transformation in IT operations. The report concludes with advice for technology buyers on selecting observability vendors and fostering collaboration within teams.