The High-Signal Observability Framework: A Strategic Roadmap for Platform Excellence

AI outlines a High-Signal Observability Framework, a strategic initiative designed to mature an organization's use of its Dynatrace platform by optimizing data management and platform economics. Central to this strategy is a Tiered Observability Model that replaces organizational data silos with two categories based on intrinsic value: high-value, fast-to-query _enhanced logs and low-value, high-volume _cluttered logs. Financial analysis demonstrates that this model is crucial for mastering the Usage-based billing structure by radically reducing expensive data scans, proving the higher-cost, predictable pricing model to be financially untenable at scale. Furthermore, the framework emphasizes developer empowerment by positioning the _enhanced tier as a performance "turbocharger" and leverages advanced strategies like external S3 archival for compliance and disaster recovery, alongside promoting OpenTelemetry for precision instrumentation. The ultimate goal is to transform the observability team from cost operators into strategic partners who drive architectural resilience and innovation during critical incidents.