The largest meeting in Latin America about Zabbix and data monitoring brought together, in São Paulo on June 6th and 7th, developers, technology leaders, and professionals from different sectors to discuss the future of monitoring in diverse industries and critical environments. The program included strategic talks about the tool’s roadmap, discussions led by clients and partners about the impact of open source on businesses, technical labs, and a business panel.
The Latin American community has been consistently contributing to the evolution of Zabbix and the adoption of the open-source model as a viable path for complex infrastructure challenges. With participants from Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico, and Brazil, the conference highlighted the strength of the region, which has become one of the most relevant for the global community. The tool has been used by companies from various sectors, reinforcing its plural nature and its ability to meet critical demands in diverse environments.
Solid business model with no licensing fees
Alexei Vladishev, founder and global CEO of Zabbix, reinforced the company’s stance by stating that the software will remain free and open-source, even after two decades of operation. The release of the new version 8.0 is expected in 2026 and will bring advancements in observability, improvements in the interface and user experience, as well as the ability to handle streaming data using standards like OpenTelemetry and NetFlow.
According to Vladishev, the business model based on services, support, and training has proven to be solid. ‘It’s proven that it’s possible to be open-source and maintain a business model. There are no plans to change the licenses—Zabbix will always be an open-source product. These 20 years show that it’s possible to stay open-source while maintaining a sustainable business model,’ says the global CEO.
Same tool across multiple sectors
Present in areas such as government, critical infrastructure, media, mining, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, Zabbix is establishing itself as a common solution for different operational realities. Companies with specific needs find in this open-source tool a scalable answer for real-time monitoring of complex environments.
During the event, experts presented real cases and emphasized the platform’s versatility. ‘Zabbix meets 80% of the data collection and analysis needs of any business, regardless of the sector,’ explains Luciano Alves, CEO of Zabbix Latam, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure stability, control, and predictability in operations.
The CEO of Zabbix Latam presented the growth potential of MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and highlighted the importance of having specialized teams, reinforcing the role of certifications in delivering quality services. On the occasion, Alves also presented the newly released report by the organization, which highlights how to deliver better results with Zabbix. Also discussed were the advancements of Zabbix Cloud, a solution tailored for managing shared environments, offering automatic updates, on-demand backups, and resource isolation per client, enhancing security, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
