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Published: 2023-08-29 02:16:54

Datadog's 2023 Feature Launch: A New Era of Observability

As part of its annual product launch, Datadog introduced a diverse range of cutting-edge features that promise to redefine how businesses approach observability, security, and efficiency. From enhancing AI-powered insights to streamlining DevOps workflows, Datadog's 2023 product lineup is set to elevate the way organizations manage and optimize their digital landscapes.

Quick Roundup of New Features:

**AI Stack Observability**
Meet AI Stack Observability, a revolutionary solution offering end-to-end visibility into AI application stacks. Monitor infrastructure, GPU instances, model layers, and more while adhering to best practices. Streamline AI management, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and optimize performance with ease. Elevate your AI deployment with Datadog's AI Stack Observability.

**LLM Observability**
Introducing LLM Observability, a groundbreaking capability that provides comprehensive insight into AI models and their impact on applications. Monitor real-time performance, diagnose regressions, and optimize AI-driven experiences. With AI model catalogs, automated drift detection, and granular metrics, unlock the full potential of AI for streamlined operations. Elevate your AI journey with Datadog's LLM Observability.

**Bits AI - Your New DevOps Copilot**
Unveiling Bits AI, a transformative tool integrating generative AI into everyday DevOps tasks. Leverage AI's power to guide investigations, identify anomalies, suggest workflows, and foster seamless collaboration across your environment. Bits AI adapts to data, services, and infrastructure, enhancing problem-solving through natural language queries and automations. Elevate your DevOps efficiency with Datadog's innovative Bits AI.

**Flex Logs**
Experience Flex Logs, a groundbreaking solution addressing high-volume logs for ad hoc querying. Decouple storage from compute, bringing high-volume logs into Datadog at an affordable price. Retain data for a custom period and choose your compute power. Starting at just five cents per million logs per month, Flex Logs is ideal for transaction, security, and network logs.

**New Observability Pipeline**
Observability Pipelines provide centralized management for collecting, processing, and routing logs from diverse sources to different destinations. The control plane enables seamless pipeline configuration deployment from Datadog's UI, simplifying changes and updates. This feature ensures efficient log routing, streamlining your observability architecture.

**Single-Step APM Instrumentation**
Revolutionizing APM setup with Single-Step APM Instrumentation. One command during agent installation and APM is enabled across all services on hosts. Eliminate manual service-level instrumentation, save time, and make real-time adjustments via the Datadog UI.

**In-App APM Configuration Changes**
Empowering users with In-App APM Configuration Changes. Modify APM settings seamlessly within the application interface, eliminating manual tweaks and service restarts. Fine-tune APM configurations on-the-fly, ensuring agile responses to performance requirements.

**APM Trace Queries**
Introducing APM Trace Queries, empowering users with advanced querying and aggregation in Datadog's APM tool. Identify backend errors' business impact quickly, pinpoint affected endpoints, and assess user impact. Swiftly respond to issues, fostering effective communication with support and business teams.

**Error Tracking Assistance - AI Powered Engine**
Experience Datadog's Error Tracking Assistance, simplifying error resolution in complex workflows. DevOps teams focus on innovation while efficiently identifying and rectifying errors. New Cloud Security Features enhance threat detection, vulnerability monitoring, and identity risk assessments, consolidated in the 

**Security Inbox.**
Unified Security Inbox - Correlating Security Breaches
Introducing Datadog's Unified Security Inbox, correlating breaches, vulnerabilities, and risks for a consolidated view. Prioritize and simplify investigations, addressing complex security challenges across teams. DevOps efficiently handles risks and threats, fostering secure and resilient infrastructure.

**Code-Level Vulnerability Detection**
Experience "Code-Level Vulnerability Detection," identifying vulnerabilities within custom application code in real-time. Enhance security by addressing threats directly in production. Leverage data flow analysis for risk detection and swift remediation.

**Historical Investigations in Cloud SIEM**
Empower security teams with efficient threat investigation and response in cloud environments. Streamline deep investigations and enhance incident response capabilities.

**Static Analysis & Quality Gates**
Datadog introduces static analysis, identifying code quality and security issues early. Coupled with Quality Gates, ensure high-quality, secure applications.

**Mobile Session Replay**
With Mobile Session Replay, visualize and replay user interactions in mobile apps. Diagnose and address issues impacting user experience, enhancing app quality and user satisfaction.

**Mobile App Testing**
Streamline testing with Mobile App Testing. Manage app versions effectively, ensuring cross-device compatibility and optimized user experiences.

**Synthetic Test Generation with Bits AI**
Harness AI for test scenario recommendations with Synthetic Test Generation and Bits AI. Enhance test coverage and code quality, reducing testing time and uncovering vulnerabilities.

**Kubernetes Resources Utilization**
Gain enhanced visibility into Kubernetes resource consumption. Monitor and optimize resource usage for optimal performance.

**Cloud Cost Recommendations**
Optimize cloud costs with intelligent insights. Make informed decisions about resource allocation, scaling, and architecture adjustments.

Datadog's 2023 product launch marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of observability, security, and efficiency. With these groundbreaking features, organizations can redefine their digital strategies and achieve unparalleled success.