06/19/25 | EverOps
DASH 2025 brought together the brightest minds in modern operations for two days of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and meaningful conversations. Held at the North Javits Center in New York City, Datadog’s annual conference was more than a showcase of technology. It was a celebration of the teams behind the platforms, the ones managing infrastructure, responding to incidents, and keeping systems stable under pressure.
From observability challenges to security insights, the message throughout the event was clear. When operations teams have the right tools and a clear sense of focus, they do more than maintain systems. They make them stronger. Here’s a look at what we experienced during two days of learning, collaboration, and connection at the heart of DASH 2025.
To demonstrate what observability thinking looks like in action, we applied theory to practice with our exclusive DASH scavenger hunt. What started as a fun challenge quickly became one of the most engaging ways to highlight the fundamental skills that define an effective operations team.
Participants relied on attention to detail, pattern recognition, and quick decision-making, just like they would in a live environment. The goal was not speed but awareness. It was about spotting what others might miss and knowing where to look first. Ultimately, it became clear that this was more than just a game. It was a reminder that the best teams see clearly, think under pressure, and turn insight into impact.
At DASH, we found that the most valuable moments often happened between sessions. Whether it was a quick chat over coffee, a deep dive at the booth, or an impromptu hallway conversation, we connected directly with the people tackling real operational challenges every day.
Across industries and teams, a few themes came up again and again:
However, what stood out most was the mindset. The teams and individuals that attended were not just looking for tools, but more so searching for better ways to work. They sought clarity, speed, and observability, which led to real action. For us, it was clear that DASH provided just that.
DASH 2025 wouldn’t have been possible without the team at Datadog. From start to finish, they created an environment where honest conversations could happen, meaningful work could be shared, and every attendee felt like a part of something bigger than just a conference.
At the EverOps booth, that spirit of collaboration was felt in every interaction. We spoke with teams that are using Datadog in new and creative ways, shared insights from our own fieldwork, and explored how, together, we can help ops teams go beyond the dashboard and into real, measurable impact. Whether it was live demos, strategy sessions, or quick chats between talks, the energy was focused and forward-moving.
We’re proud to call Datadog our strategic partner. Their commitment to empowering modern operations teams is aligned with everything we believe in. And for that, we’re deeply grateful, not just for the opportunity to be part of DASH, but for their continued support of the people who keep systems running and businesses moving.
The ideas shared at DASH didn’t stay in New York. They’re already shaping the way we work with clients every day. Every challenge we heard about, every insight shared, and every connection made is now part of how we approach the work ahead.
Ready to continue the conversation? We’ve got several ways to keep building on what started at DASH. Reach out to us today for a consultation to discuss your specific observability challenges with our team of embedded experts, or book an observability checkup to gain a clear understanding of your current setup’s status and its potential future capabilities.
At EverOps, we stay close to the edge of what’s next, constantly testing new methods, refining proven strategies, and turning the best ideas into real-world outcomes. We’re excited to bring this momentum back to our clients and help teams turn insight into action faster than ever.
Behind every system and incident response is a team solving problems most people never see. DASH 2025 was a powerful reminder of the significant contributions these teams make and how rarely they are recognized for them.
To the ops professionals, platform engineers, and security leads who keep infrastructure stable and digital experiences seamless, we see you. Your work is complex, critical, and constantly evolving. And still, you show up every day ready to adapt, take action, and deliver.
At EverOps, our mission is to help you turn observability into action and support your journey from reactive to resilient. DASH may be complete, but the work of building smarter, faster, and more empowered operations continues. We look forward to continuing to develop what’s coming next, together!
DASH is Datadog’s annual observability conference, built for the teams who keep systems running. It brings together platform engineers, SREs, security pros, developers, and partners for two full days of learning, connection, and hands-on exploration.
This year’s event took place at the North Javits Center in New York City. The venue was packed with breakout sessions, hands-on labs, certification workshops, and live demos from Datadog and its partners.
EverOps had a booth at the expo and took part in both strategic conversations and technical sessions. We also hosted a hands-on scavenger hunt designed to test real-world observability skills, gave out customized prizes, led live demos, and connected with hundreds of teams looking to take their observability practice to the next level.
Our TechPod model embeds experienced engineers, pod leads, and strategic advisors directly into your team. It’s a high-touch, high-impact way to drive observability, infrastructure, and security outcomes more quickly and with greater focus.
We go beyond setup and dashboards. Our team works side-by-side with yours to reduce alert fatigue, unify data sources, and turn observability into a real decision-making engine. Datadog is a powerful tool. We help teams unlock the platform’s full value.