Checkmk Cloud now delivers full-stack monitoring and observability

Munich, April 28, 2026 – Checkmk, a leading provider of hybrid IT monitoring and observability, expands its SaaS platform, Checkmk Cloud. IT teams can see applications and infrastructure in context, pinpoint root causes faster, and resolve issues efficiently—without adding operational overhead. New capabilities include comprehensive SNMP coverage, application observability based on OpenTelemetry, and AI-powered alert analysis.

With Checkmk Relay, physical network devices such as NAS systems or printers can now be integrated directly into SaaS monitoring. The lightweight container collects monitoring data locally and transmits it mTLS-encrypted—without inbound traffic. Even highly segmented networks can be monitored securely, giving IT teams a complete and transparent view of their entire hybrid IT environment within a fully managed SaaS model.

Checkmk Cloud also expands visibility into the application layer. The platform captures application metrics via OpenTelemetry and Prometheus scraping, and brings it together with infrastructure metrics for cross-analysis in a single pane of glass. IT teams can immediately determine whether performance issues originate in the application or the underlying infrastructure, taking precise action to significantly reduce MTTR and minimize service impact. Custom or legacy applications, including Java or .NET workloads, can also be integrated via auto-instrumentation, without any code changes. Checkmk Cloud comes with pre-configured dashboards for RED signals—visualizing request rate, errors, and latency—so IT teams can quickly identify user-impacting problems and prioritize resolution.

Checkmk Cloud analyzes incoming alerts and translates them into clear, understandable explanations of potential root causes. IT teams receive actionable insights, reducing analysis time and enabling faster response in critical situations.

With “Explain with AI,” Checkmk Cloud analyzes incoming alerts and translates them into clear, understandable explanations of potential root causes. IT teams receive actionable insights, reducing analysis time and enabling faster response in critical situations. The function also generates readable incident summaries, improving documentation and cross-team communication.

Checkmk Cloud is ready to use within minutes, letting IT teams monitor applications, on-premises systems, containers, and multi-cloud environments without installation or maintenance. Automated discovery of new systems and pre-configured integrations reduce setup effort and simplify operations. The fully managed SaaS platform delivers 99.5 % availability and meets strict security and compliance standards, with data residency in the EU or the United States. Designed for organizations seeking enterprise-grade monitoring without the complexity of self-managed solutions, Checkmk Cloud focuses on rapid deployment, automated operations, and minimal administrative overhead.