EMA Webinar to Reveal 5 Emerging Trends That Are Reshaping Network Observability

Experts from EMA and IBM SevOne to discuss how IT leaders can adapt observability tools to meet the demands of modern digital networks

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced an upcoming webinar titled "Your NetOps Tools Are Aging Faster Than Your Network: 5 Emerging Trends That Are Reshaping Network Observability." Shamus McGillicuddy, Vice President of Research at EMA, and Brandon Hale, Chief Architect and Strategist at IBM SevOne, will share the key network observability trends IT leaders need to watch.

Network observability tools are essential to modern digital operations, helping IT teams monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize networks. Despite the maturity of the industry, emerging technologies are continuously pushing these tools to their limits. EMA's recent report, "Network Observability: Managing Performance Across Hybrid Networks," found that only 43% of IT organizations believe their current approaches are fully effective. IT organizations must continuously adapt observability solutions to evolving technical and business requirements.

"Most IT operators tell me that they will replace a network observability tool within the next couple years," McGillicuddy said. "These tool replacements are labor intensive, and they require careful planning. This discussion will offer a framework for how to get started."

In this webinar, McGillicuddy and Hale will highlight five key trends shaping network observability today:

• The shift from on-premises to cloud-based network management tools
• The power of AI-enabled network observability
• The need for application-aware network operations
• The importance of end-to-end observability across hybrid, multi-cloud networks and SD-WAN
• How AI traffic and AI workloads on your network will drive new network observability requirements

These insights will help IT leaders modernize their observability strategies, optimize network performance, and stay ahead of evolving digital demands.

The webinar is Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. Registration is available at: https://info.enterprisemanagement.com/network-observability-emerging-trends-2025-webinar-pr

About EMA 
Founded in 1996, EMA is a leading IT research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering actionable insights across the evolving technology landscape. Through independent research, market analysis, and vendor evaluations, we empower organizations to make well-informed technology decisions. Our team of analysts combines practical experience with a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging vendor solutions to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services at https://www.enterprisemanagement.com and follow them on X and LinkedIn.

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