By cisco
Publication Date: 2026-10-20 12:00:00
News Summary
- The global Splunk State of Observability 2026 report reveals agentic AI is creating unpredictable outcomes and costs, leaving observability practices to rein them in.
- Agent observability is increasingly important, with nearly 9 in 10 respondents saying monitoring AI is a priority, but over half still can’t effectively measure agent quality.
- The AI cost crisis isn’t just the size of the bill. It’s about the surprise charges, with over half saying they cannot accurately control AI costs.
- Shared data across observability and security teams is essential to AI trust, with more than three quarters of respondents saying monitoring AI has increased their collaboration with security teams.
SAN JOSE, Calif., October 20, 2026 — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today released the Splunk State of Observability 2026: Restoring Predictability in the AI Era report, marking its sixth analysis of the observability industry. This year’s research, which…
