Grafana has released version 1.0 of the k6 Operator, a tool designed to simplify distributed performance testing within Kubernetes environments. This release includes bug fixes, improved Helm chart configurations, and a commitment to regular maintenance updates and predictable release schedules, enhancing usability while maintaining security and performance.

Grafana Labs has donated its open-source eBPF-based instrumentation tool, Beyla, to the OpenTelemetry project to enhance application-level telemetry without the need for recompilation. This move aims to fill gaps in existing OpenTelemetry tooling and foster community ownership, enabling further innovation in zero-code instrumentation. Beyla will continue to exist as a Grafana-specific distribution while aligning with the upstream OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation project.