Immersive APM (IAPM)¶

Immersive APM is Immersive Fusion's approach to Application Performance Management that uses 3D visualization and optional VR to help engineers understand complex distributed systems.

The Challenge with Traditional APM¶

Modern applications are complex. A single user request might touch dozens of services, databases, and external APIs. Traditional APM tools present this complexity through:

Flat dashboards with disconnected charts
Service maps that become unreadable at scale
Tab-switching to compare different views
Time-consuming mental model reconstruction

The IAPM Solution¶

IAPM transforms how you understand your systems by rendering your application architecture as an interactive 3D environment:

graph LR
    A[Telemetry Data] --> B[IAPM Platform]
    B --> C[3D Spatial Model]
    C --> D[Desktop/VR Client]
    C --> E[Web Interface]

Key Characteristics¶

Feature	Description
3D Visualization	Application topology rendered in three dimensions with spatial relationships
Real-Time Data	Live telemetry via OpenTelemetry
AI-Assisted	Copilot for root cause analysis and anomaly explanation
VR-Ready	Optional immersive headset support for deep exploration
Collaborative	Multiple team members can explore the same environment

How It Differs from Traditional APM¶

Aspect	Traditional APM	Immersive APM
Visualization	2D dashboards and graphs	3D spatial environment
Context	Switch between multiple views	Unified visual context
Navigation	Query-based exploration	Fly-through navigation
Alerts	Text-based notifications	Visual anomaly highlighting
Scale	Cluttered at high complexity	Spatial layout handles scale
Collaboration	Screen sharing	Shared virtual space

Use Cases¶

Incident Response¶

Navigate directly to problem areas highlighted in red. See upstream and downstream dependencies instantly. Understand blast radius at a glance.

Architecture Review¶

Walk through your system topology. Identify unexpected dependencies. Spot single points of failure visually.

Onboarding¶

New team members can explore the architecture interactively. Build mental models faster through spatial understanding.

Capacity Planning¶

Visualize traffic patterns and resource utilization. See where bottlenecks are likely to form.

Products¶

Product	Description	Best For
IAPM Desktop	Full 3D/VR client application	Deep investigation, VR immersion
IAPM Web	Browser-based access	Quick access, team management

Getting Started¶

Instrument your application with OpenTelemetry
Configure export to your IAPM endpoint
Install IAPM Desktop or access via web
Explore your system in 3D