This article outlines Zendesk's approach to reducing costs associated with observability data while maintaining essential visibility for engineers. It details their methods for identifying valuable traces and logs, implementing targeted changes, and enhancing cost transparency. The results included significant savings and improved performance monitoring.

k0rdent v1.0.0 has been released, marking a significant milestone with enhanced features for managing distributed infrastructure at scale using Kubernetes. This version focuses on unified observability, cost optimization, and improved operational capabilities through the k0rdent Cluster Manager and Observability & FinOps components, providing production-grade stability and advanced service management. Key highlights include automated IP management, multi-cluster support, and integration with popular observability tools for better resource tracking and financial accountability.