Unify Cloud and On-Prem Metrics with Datadog Monitoring
Comprehensive infrastructure monitoring across hybrid environments—powered by Data Center Monitor's implementation expertise.
Real-Time Visibility with Datadog Infrastructure Tools
Datadog Infrastructure Monitoring is a powerful SaaS-based observability platform that delivers real-time insights across hybrid, on-premises, and multi-cloud environments. This webpage highlights how Datadog provides a single source of truth for metrics, traces, and logs—making it an essential solution for modern IT operations, DevOps, and enterprise infrastructure teams. With customizable dashboards, automated alerts, and more than 600 prebuilt integrations, Datadog empowers businesses to proactively detect issues, optimize performance, and maintain service reliability.Learn how Datadog’s features support dynamic infrastructure, including containerized and serverless architectures. The page outlines core capabilities, use cases, and compliance standards relevant to businesses operating in North America.
Comprehensive Solutions Supported by Technologies
In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for Datadog Infrastructure Monitoring, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.
Comprehensive Hardware & Sensor Integration for Datadog Monitoring
Hardware and Sensor Integration
- RFID Temperature & Humidity Sensors
For real-time climate control tracking in server rooms and edge locations. - Wireless Vibration Sensors
Detect hardware anomalies (e.g., excessive vibration in server racks or HVAC units).
Useful for predictive maintenance data fed into Datadog. - Acoustic and Thermal Imagers
Used during periodic scans to detect overheating or abnormal sounds.
Network Health Monitoring:
- Network Packet Capture Tools
Capture and analyze packet data for monitoring bandwidth, latency, and anomalies. - Network Protocol Analyzers
Help monitor TCP/IP communications, VoIP traffic, and security events.
Data can be transformed into Datadog-compatible logs via parsing agents. - Ethernet Performance Testers
Evaluate switch, router, and backbone performance across facilities.
RFID Asset Monitoring:
- Active RFID Readers & Tags
Monitor servers, routers, firewalls, and other mobile or fixed assets in real time. - UHF RFID Gateways and Portals
Can be placed at entrances/exits to track hardware movement.
Events (e.g., unauthorized asset removal) can trigger Datadog alerts. - BLE and UHF RFID Sensor Tags
Combine motion, temperature, and GPS location for comprehensive telemetry from mobile assets.
Key Features and Functionalities of Datadog Infrastructure Monitoring
- Unified Monitoring Platform: Centralizes infrastructure, network, application, and cloud metrics.
- Auto Discovery and Integrations: Supports 600+ out-of-the-box integrations with cloud providers, databases, middleware, and container platforms.
- Real-Time Dashboards: Visualize system health and performance through custom, interactive dashboards.
- AI-Powered Alerting: Detect anomalies using machine learning and trigger alerts before performance degradation occurs.
- Tag-Based Organization: Dynamically group resources by environment, region, application, or team for better visibility.
- Log Correlation and APM Integration: Correlate infrastructure metrics with logs and traces for faster root cause analysis.
Compatibility and Integration
- Public and Private Clouds: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Containerized Platforms: Kubernetes, Docker
- Network Equipment: Through SNMP-based hardware monitoring
- RFID and Asset Tracking: Pair with RFID middleware for asset event streaming into Datadog dashboards
- On-Premise Environments: Virtual machines, servers, databases, and legacy hardware
Applications of Datadog Infrastructure Monitoring
- Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Visibility
- DevOps CI/CD Pipeline Monitoring
- Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Health Tracking
- Data Center Energy & Environmental Metrics
- RFID-Based Equipment Usage Metrics
Industries That Benefit from Datadog Monitoring
- Financial Services and Banking
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Telecommunications and Media
- Energy and Utilities
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Retail and E-commerce
Relevant U.S. and Canadian Industry Standards and Regulations
- NIST SP 800-137
- SOC 2 Type II
- HIPAA
- ISO/IEC 27001
- PIPEDA (Canada)
Case Studies: Real-World Datadog Deployments
Case Study 1 – U.S. National Retail Chain
A major retailer needed centralized monitoring across hundreds of locations. Data Center Monitor deployed Datadog to unify data from in-store servers, RFID asset tracking systems, and cloud-hosted applications. Custom dashboards and alerting reduced incident detection time by 70% and improved SLA adherence.
Case Study 2 – U.S. Logistics and Freight Operator
This logistics firm struggled with slow detection of equipment failure and service outages. Datadog was integrated with environmental sensors and IoT gateways to monitor temperature, power usage, and network performance. The result: predictive alerts and reduced operational disruptions across warehouses.
Case Study 3 – Canadian Health Network
A hospital system in Canada sought real-time visibility across its hybrid infrastructure. Datadog was deployed with on-prem agents and connected to medical asset trackers. Dashboards provided unified visibility into equipment usage, server performance, and facility metrics, improving audit readiness and uptime.
Ready to unlock full visibility with Datadog?
Contact Data Center Monitor to schedule a consultation, request more information, or explore integration options. Let’s build a smarter, more resilient monitoring ecosystem—together.