AI billing spikes threaten businesses with operational strain

Could AI agents be causing surprise bills at your business? You're not alone

Unexpected AI bill spikes are worse for companies than a high but flat baseline, but observability is improving.

AI billing spikes threaten businesses with operational strain

More than half of businesses are failing to control AI costs amid the agentic rush, according to a report from Splunk.

Splunk State of Observability 2026: Avoiding the Hidden Costs of AI Agents

Cisco released the Splunk State of Observability 2026: Restoring Predictability in the AI Era report, marking its sixth analysis of the observability industry. This year’s research, which surveyed 2,050 ITOps and engineering respondents across 10 countries, exposes a significant disconnect: the urgency to deploy AI agents is rapidly outpacing the ability to monitor them. With AI costs becoming more volatile, organizations are struggling to maint…

AI Costs Soar as Organizations Struggle with Agent Monitoring, Report Finds

Discover the findings of a new report highlighting the rising costs of AI as organizations face challenges in agent monitoring. Explore the implications for businesses and strategies to manage expenses effectively.