The Benefits of Implementing DevOps in Your Organization

August 16, 2023

DevOps brings together development (Dev), operations (Ops), and security teams to create a more collaborative and efficient environment for developing and delivering software. According to Global Market Insights, the DevOps market size crossed $8 billion in 2022 and projects an annual growth rate of 20% from 2023 to 2032¹. Embracing a DevOps culture has many advantages but requires planning on the organization’s part to maximize the results. 

Benefits of DevOps

Faster delivery of high-quality software

Because DevOps teams have a continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline that automates building, testing, and deploying code, they can release software more frequently and with fewer defects. 

Improved collaboration and communication

Shared goals and a common understanding of the software development lifecycle enable DevOps teams to work together closely to develop and deploy software quickly and efficiently. 

Increased agility and flexibility

A culture of experimentation and innovation allows DevOps teams to quickly adapt to changes in the business environment. 

Reduced costs

DevOps can help save money on software development and IT operations costs through automated tasks, improved efficiency, and reduced need for manual intervention.

Improved security

Automated security checks and policies enforced throughout the development lifecycle enable DevOps to improve their organizations’ software and infrastructure. 

Establishing a DevOps Culture

Although there are many benefits to establishing DevOp in your organization, building a DevOps culture takes time and effort. Some of the keys to establishing a DevOps culture include:

1. Break down silos between development and operations and establish communication and collaboration.
2. Utilize as much automation as possible to free team members to focus on more strategic work and improve efficiency.
3. Focus on continuous improvement by measuring feedback and getting feedback from stakeholders.
4. Embrace a culture of experimentation and learning by taking risks, trying new things, and learning from mistakes.
5. Share responsibility for the entire development and deployment process. 

Getting Started

1. Define the goals and objectives you want to achieve with DevOps. 
2. Assess your strengths and weaknesses. 
3. Create a plan for implementing DevOps.
4. Get buy-in from all stakeholders in your organization.
5. Measure your results, track your progress, and make necessary adjustments. 

Managing Change

Implementing DevOps into your organization requires a shift in culture and mindset. Dewpoint’s Organizational Change Management professionals specialize in managing the people side of change. They apply a structured change management approach to help your employees move faster through their change journey and improve your bottom line. Start a conversation today. 

Sources

Global Market Insights