So You Think You Can DevOps?
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Interest in DevOps has never been higher. According to a recent global survey conducted by Freeform Dynamics (commissioned by CA Technologies) of some 1,442 respondents from 16 countries, representing 9 vertical industries, 72% of companies have implemented some aspect of DevOps. But are companies doing as well with implementing DevOps as they think they are? The respondents agree on the important elements necessary for DevOps success, but many haven’t actually done them. Download the report, “Assembling the DevOps Jigsaw” here: http://cainc.to/CFMg4L
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So You Think You Can DevOps?
- 1. So You Think You Can DevOps?
- 2. Interest in DevOps has never been higher. • Accordingto a recent global survey conducted by Freeform Dynamics (commissioned by CA Technologies) of some 1,442 respondents from 16 countries, representing 9 vertical industries: • 72% have implementedsome aspect of DevOps. • IMPLEMENTED BROADLY:40% • IMPLEMENTED IN SELECTED AREAS ONLY: 32% • EXPLORING OR PLAN TO EXPLORE: 19% • NO PLANS/ UNSURE: 9%
- 3. Interest is high because DevOps helps companies satisfy their customers and become more agile. • The top 3 demand drivers are: • KEEPING PACE WITH ESCALATING CUSTOMER DEMANDS: 86% • CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES: 86% • RAPID RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM THE BUSINESS: 85%
- 4. • But are companies doing as well with implementing DevOps as they think they are? • The respondents agree on the important elements necessary for DevOps success, but many haven’t actually done them.
- 5. Most respondents agree that DevOps requires a business-led approach. • Well-DefinedStrategy and Objectives • Business Stakeholder Education • IT-Business Alignment of Priorities
- 6. Skilled and collaborative IT is essential. • Relevant IT Knowledge and Skills • Cross Functional IT Processes • Cultural Harmony Within IT
- 7. There is also agreement on the key enablers and controls needed for DevOps. • Right Infrastructure and Tooling • Right Suppliers and Support • Security and Compliance Measures
- 8. But only a minority of DevOps users have taken all the necessary steps. • 20% OF ADOPTERS • Advanced DevOps adopters defined as: • Implementation activity in all 9 steps of the puzzle • Full implementation in relation to at least 6 steps
- 9. • Finishing all the steps is key to reaping the full benefits of DevOps. • Advanced DevOps adopters are two to three times more likely than non-adopters to say their digital initiatives have contributed to competitiveness, customer retention and top- and bottom-line results.
- 10. DevOps helps improve market agility and competitiveness. • How much would you say your digital initiatives have benefited the business in the following areas? • ABILITY TO ACT QUICKLY ON OPPORTUNITIES • OPENING UP OF NEW MARKETS • ADVANCED DEVOPS ADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 11. DevOps contributes to success withkey business metrics. • As a result of your digital initiatives, have you achieved significant measurable benefits against any of the following KPI’s? • BETTER CUSTOMER RETENTION • GREATER CUSTOMER ACQUISITION • INCREASED SHARE OF KEY MARKETS • ADVANCED DEVOPS ADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 12. DevOps adopters have higher revenue and profit growth. • How much would you say your digitalinitiativeshave benefited the business in the following areas? • AVERAGEOVERALLREVENUE GROWTHFOR LAST YEAR • AVEREAGEOVERALL PROFIT GROWTHFOR LAST YEAR • ADVANCED DEVOPSADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 13. • So, do you still think you have fully implemented DevOps? • For advice on how to improve your DevOps implementation, and for more information about this research, download the report “Assembling the DevOps Jigsaw” at rewrite.ca.com • Copyright © 2015 CA. All rights reserved