Our experts have evaluated, tested and deployed eight leading DEM solutions in our Advanced Technology Center to provide insights into key strengths, capabilities and ideal use cases.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, and unlocking its full potential requires infrastructure that is robust, scalable, secure, and observable. As organizations expand their AI initiatives, managing complex workloads and ensuring consistent performance become mission-critical. This is where Cisco AI PODs, the foundational building blocks of Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, combined with the deep visibility of Splunk Observability Cloud, deliver a powerful solution for building and running modern AI environments.

There's a DGX Spark sitting in my home office running OpenClaw. It's connected to my phone and my laptop through secure tunnels, and it has become, without exaggeration, the operating system for how my family runs.

We wrapped .conf25, a defining moment for us and the industry as we unlocked the potential for AI with machine data and advanced digital resilience into the Agentic era.

Observability has rapidly evolved from a niche IT concept to an essential business enabler, directly influencing organizational processes, customer experiences, and even revenue growth. But as systems grow increasingly complex, practices mature, and adoption scales globally, what's next for observability?

Observability practices in 2025 are uncovering insights that drive revenue, elevate customer experiences, and create innovative products.