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Datadog reported Q2 2024 results that showcased strong growth and product expansion. Revenue for the quarter reached $645 million, marking a 27% increase year-over-year, exceeding the high end of their guidance. CEO Olivier Pomel noted, "We had a very productive second quarter," highlighting the addition of thousands of new customers, bringing the total to approximately 28,700.

Datadog saw significant expansions in its customer base, particularly among its largest clients. CFO David Obstler commented on the usage growth from existing customers, stating, "In Q2, we saw usage growth from existing customers that was higher than usage growth in the year-ago quarter." This resulted in about 87% of annual recurring revenue, or ARR, coming from approximately 3,390 customers with ARR of $100,000 or more.

The company's platform strategy continues to gain traction, with 83% of customers utilizing two or more products, indicating an upward trend in product adoption. Notably, new innovations were unveiled at their DASH conference, where they announced the general availability of LLM Observability and enhancements to their AI capabilities. "We continue to expand the capabilities of all our products over time," Pomel stated, emphasizing Datadog's focus on providing integrated observability solutions.

In terms of market trends, Pomel indicated that while some customers remain cost-conscious, "more customers overall are growing their cloud usage," suggesting a stable demand environment. He also pointed out, "More customers are leveraging AI technology, ramping up experimentation," revealing an increasing interest in AI integrations, with about 2,500 customers using one or more AI features.

Looking ahead, the company navigates a complex landscape but remains optimistic about ongoing digital transformation trends. Obstler provided guidance for Q3, projecting revenue in the range of $660 million to $664 million, representing 21% year-over-year growth. He noted, "The usage growth exhibited the same patterns of improvement over last year’s similar period."

Overall, Datadog's Q2 2024 performance reflects robust financial health and strategic product innovation, positioning the company well for future growth in the evolving cloud landscape. Pomel concluded the call by thanking the teams involved in their successes, signifying a strong unified effort towards their strategic goals.