[blog] OTel in Focus Break (#3654)

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+title: 'OpenTelemetry in Focus: Wrapping Up a Successful 2023'
+linkTitle: OTel in Focus Wrap-Up
+date: 2023-12-06
+author: '[Severin Neumann](https://github.com/svrnm) (Cisco)'
+---
+
+As we approach the end of an eventful year, we're announcing that "OpenTelemetry
+in Focus", our platform for sharing updates about the OpenTelemetry project, is
+taking an end-of-year break after ten successful editions in 2023.
+
+Over the past year, OpenTelemetry in Focus has been a key resource for news and
+insights about the OpenTelemetry project.
+[Austin Parker](https://github.com/austinlparker) aimed to give a clear picture
+of OTel's progress, the issues that got solved, and what is planned for the
+future.
+
+In those ten editions, each issue has highlighted the ongoing work, creativity,
+and dedication that drive the OpenTelemetry project.
+
+While OpenTelemetry in Focus is on a break, we will be working on a new and
+improved format for it. Stay tuned!