What is full-stack observability?

This is a podcast episode titled, What is full-stack observability?. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this episode of <em>Techsplainers</em>, we dive into full-stack observability, a comprehensive approach that unifies telemetry across infrastructure, applications, and user experiences. Unlike siloed monitoring, full-stack observability provides a single source of truth for system health, enabling faster incident resolution, predictive optimization, and improved operational efficiency. We discuss how it works, including automated service discovery, leading factor analysis, unified dashboards, and AI-driven analytics. You will also learn about its benefits for performance, security, compliance, and business outcomes, as well as challenges like data scale, integration, and privacy. Finally, we explore how machine learning and natural language processing are shaping the future of observability. No matter your role, episode offers a complete guide to why full-stack observability is essential in today’s complex digital environments. </p><p><br></p><p>Find more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Narrated by PJ Hagerty</strong></p>