2024 Aerospace Observability Report

Navigating the Complexities of Telemetry in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Executive Summary

The aerospace industry stands at a critical juncture, facing unprecedented challenges in managing the vast amounts of data generated by increasingly complex systems. This report, based on a comprehensive survey of 100 aerospace professionals, explores the current state of telemetry and observability in the industry, highlighting key trends, challenges, and potential solutions.

Our research reveals a sector grappling with the intricacies of building and maintaining robust observability systems. While many organizations have historically relied on in-house solutions, the landscape is shifting. The data points to growing recognition of the challenges associated with internal systems and an emerging openness to comprehensive, outsourced platforms that can address these pain points.

Key findings include:

Complexity and Scale

77% report difficulties in scaling internal tools to match business growth, indicating a widespread challenge in the industry.

Data Management 

63%  face significant hurdles in data management, traceability, and contextualization with their current systems.

Delays

65% reported delays and setbacks as consequences of managing their own telemetry stack. 31% view delays as a “major consequence".

Outsourcing

82% rate cost optimization through reduced hardware, software, and personnel costs as an important benefit of SaaS observability solutions.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of aerospace observability, offering insights that can guide strategic decision-making in this critical area of operations.

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