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Rudolf de Wet, Executive Head: Business Development, Sintrex
This shift allows leadership teams to make strategic decisions based on real-time and historical data rather than relying on assumptions or incomplete information.
Why should FSO be a service rather than a fixed platform?
Some vendors offer rigid FSO platforms with limited integration capabilities, restricting organisations to predefined tools and metrics. However, no two companies are the same – each has different technologies, systems and operational needs. You cannot buy an off-theshelf FSO product that works for everyone.
True FSO should be offered as a service, allowing seamless integration with third-party tools and external data sources. This flexibility enables organisations to:
• Combine IT monitoring data with business analytics for deeper insights
• Integrate multiple sources of data( e. g., network telemetry, application logs, financial metrics) to create a holistic view
• Adapt and scale observability according to evolving business needs
• Ensure continuous optimisation without being locked into a single vendor ecosystem
Organisations that leverage an open and servicebased FSO approach gain a significant advantage by customising insights tailored to their unique business requirements.
How is AI / ML shaping the future of FSO?
AI and Machine Learning are crucial in advancing observability by:
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