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Datadog, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the technology sector within the enterprise software industry, specializing in observability, cloud monitoring, application performance analytics and security for modern IT environments.
The company provides a unified, cloud-native platform that integrates metrics, logs and traces to deliver real-time visibility across infrastructure, applications, networks and cloud environments.
Founded in 2010 in New York by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc, Datadog emerged as organizations increasingly migrated to distributed architectures and needed comprehensive tools to replace fragmented monitoring solutions. Its founding mission was to simplify operations and improve insight into complex systems through a single platform.
Datadog’s portfolio spans infrastructure monitoring, log management, distributed tracing, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), cloud-security posture management, threat detection, digital-experience monitoring, load testing, incident management, analytics dashboards and complete observability solutions for hybrid and multicloud architectures.
The company serves a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, logistics and large-scale corporate enterprises.
The company operates globally, with customers in over 100 countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its operational structure includes distributed engineering teams, R&D hubs, cybersecurity units, commercial divisions, technical-support groups and deep partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
Datadog emphasizes scalability, reliability and integration with DevOps and cloud-native ecosystems.
Market drivers affecting the company include growth in cloud computing, adoption of microservices, rising IT complexity, digital transformation across industries, cybersecurity demands, competitive dynamics in the observability market and infrastructure-cost sensitivity.
Emerging trends such as AI-driven operations, automated remediation and convergence between observability and security play a critical role in shaping its strategic direction.
Datadog, Inc.’s shares trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker DDOG.
History and when Datadog, Inc. was founded
Datadog was founded in 2010 in New York by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc, who recognized the challenges organizations faced when managing increasingly distributed and cloud-based systems.
At the time, engineering and operations teams relied on disconnected monitoring tools, resulting in limited visibility and slow incident resolution. Datadog introduced a unified metrics platform to bridge these gaps, enabling teams to collaborate more effectively.
During its early development, the company focused on integrating with leading cloud providers and DevOps tools, which accelerated adoption among technology-driven organizations.
By the mid-2010s, Datadog expanded its platform to include logs and distributed tracing, establishing itself as a pioneer in full-stack observability.
In 2019, Datadog conducted its Initial Public Offering (IPO), raising capital to accelerate innovation, expand global operations and pursue strategic acquisitions. The IPO enhanced the company’s visibility in the enterprise software market and positioned it for continued growth.
Between 2020 and 2024, Datadog experienced heightened demand as digital transformation intensified worldwide.
The company broadened its product suite to include security modules, user-experience monitoring, testing tools and AI-driven analytics. It deepened partnerships with cloud providers and advanced its capabilities in automation and anomaly detection.
By 2024, Datadog had become one of the world’s leading observability and cloud-security platforms, supporting organizations in managing mission-critical systems through integrated insights, scalability and continuous innovation.
Additional Information
The Company Datadog Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 43.80 Billions, having an equity of $ 3.44 Billions.
With a total of 2.185 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Software.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 3.21 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 106.76 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 410.23, a P/BV ratio of 12.73 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker DDOG.
