Datadog is focusing on preparing organizations for the adoption of artificial intelligence by helping them establish the necessary operational discipline, visibility, and governance. Through its Observability Maturity Assessment (OMA) Partner Program in Australia and New Zealand, Datadog aims to equip partners to guide customers in assessing their foundational readiness before integrating advanced AI systems, as first reported by Arn Net.
Datadog's OMA Partner Program assists customers in understanding their current technological environment and building a roadmap for AI integration. Renee Mitsis, Datadog A/NZ head of channel and alliances, emphasized that the program is not about selling a product but about guiding customers through their current state and future aspirations. The program addresses the increasing complexity of technology stacks, including cloud and SaaS sprawl, which necessitates a clear understanding of an organization's current monitoring and governance capabilities.
Mitsis drew parallels to the early days of cloud adoption, where a lack of proper governance led to issues like unexpected costs. She stressed the importance of establishing visibility, governance, and operational readiness before deploying AI, highlighting that this is a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders across operations, security, and business lines. The program aims to provide a clear framework for partners to help customers achieve desired outcomes, whether in efficiency, security, or governance, ensuring a safer and more confident transition to AI technologies.
Source: Arn Net
