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OpenTelemetry JS Statement on Node.js DOS Mitigation
Thursday, January 15, 2026 in 2026
You may have seen a recent Node.js security advisory and related coverage discussing a potential denial-of-service issue involving async_hooks. OpenTelemetry (and other APM tools) were mentioned because we rely on AsyncLocalStorage for context …
Demystifying OpenTelemetry: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Observability in Traditional Environments
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in 2026
For decades, traditional technology environments, ranging from on-premises data centers to legacy applications and industrial control systems, have powered the core of many organizations. These systems are battle-tested and deeply woven into business …
OpenTelemetry.io 2025 review
Friday, January 09, 2026 in 2026
As 2025 has come to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back at everything the community accomplished across the website, documentation, and localization efforts. The year was another exciting chapter for OpenTelemetry.io, and we are thrilled …
What 10,000 Slack Messages Reveal About OpenTelemetry Adoption Challenges
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 in 2026
The OpenTelemetry community has grown tremendously over the past few years, and with that growth comes valuable insights hidden in our community conversations. We analyzed nearly 10,000 messages from the #otel-collector and #opentelemetry channels on …
New Configuration Schema release candidate
Friday, December 12, 2025 in 2025
The latest release of the OpenTelemetry Configuration Schema is out this week. It brings the Configuration working group one step closer to completion after 3 years of effort, and the schema one step closer to being marked stable. We might be …
Calling New Contributors - Help Us Improve the OpenTelemetry Onboarding Experience
Friday, December 05, 2025 in 2025
Update as of 2025-12-08 A giant thank you to those of you who have volunteered to participate! We have received more interest than expected, so sign-ups are closed for now. Stay tuned to the OpenTelemetry blog for more feedback opportunities in the …
Deprecating Zipkin Exporter
Monday, December 01, 2025 in 2025
The OpenTelemetry project is deprecating the Zipkin exporter specification in favor of Zipkin’s OTLP ingestion support. Thank you to all Zipkin contributors for helping OpenTelemetry reach this milestone! After analyzing usage patterns across …
Is the OTCA Exam Right for You? Insights for Both Newcomers and Advanced Users
Thursday, November 20, 2025 in 2025
In the IT industry, certifications often generate debate – some regard them as essential career milestones, while others question their practical value. While OpenTelemetry is getting widely adopted, not everyone is aware that there is a dedicated …
Announcing 2025 OpenTelemetry Community Awards Winners
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in 2025
We are excited to announce the winners of the second OpenTelemetry Community Awards! These awards recognize individuals who have made a notable impact to the OpenTelemetry project over the past year, whether it’s through code, documentation, …
Evolving OpenTelemetry's Stabilization and Release Practices
Friday, November 07, 2025 in 2025
Summary OpenTelemetry is, by any metric, one of the largest and most exciting projects in the cloud native space. Over the past five years, this community has come together to build one of the most essential observability projects in history. …