Splunk Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the Third Consecutive Year

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Splunk (NASDAQ:CSCO), Cisco's cybersecurity and observability division, has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights Splunk's global presence, customer base, and AI innovation leadership.

Following the 2024 merger of Cisco's AppDynamics under Splunk's portfolio as Splunk AppDynamics, the company has strengthened its capabilities in providing comprehensive visibility across digital infrastructure, applications, and user experiences.

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Splunk Named a Leader based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the third consecutive year. Splunk attributes the recognition to its geographically diverse presence, dedicated customer base, and continued leadership in AI innovation.

"We believe being named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the third year in a row reflects Splunk's role at the forefront of the observability space," said Patrick Lin, SVP and GM of Splunk Observability. "In our view, this further validates our strategy and outcomes we're delivering to customers to help them build leading observability practices and achieve their digital resilience goals."

Splunk is the business unit leading observability efforts within Cisco. In 2024, Cisco's AppDynamics merged under Splunk's observability portfolio as Splunk AppDynamics, further enhancing visibility across the entire digital stack, from infrastructure and applications to user experiences.

To learn more about Splunk's recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms, please visit here. To learn more about Splunk's Observability solutions, please visit here.

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Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms: Gregg Siegfried, Matt Crossley, Padraig Byrne, Andre Bridges, Martin Caren, 7 July 2025.

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FAQ

What recognition did Splunk receive in the Gartner Magic Quadrant 2025?

Splunk was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the third consecutive year, based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

How has Splunk's integration with Cisco's AppDynamics evolved?

In 2024, Cisco's AppDynamics was merged under Splunk's observability portfolio as Splunk AppDynamics, enhancing visibility across the entire digital stack.

Who leads Splunk's Observability division?

Patrick Lin serves as SVP and GM of Splunk Observability.

What are the key factors contributing to Splunk's leadership position?

Splunk's leadership position is attributed to its geographically diverse presence, dedicated customer base, and continued leadership in AI innovation.