DevOps is a set of processes that coordinate to unify development teams and processes to complement software development. DevOps is becoming increasingly popular as it enables enterprises to create and improve products at a faster pace than traditional software development methods.

So, implementing a successful DevOps strategy is a major achievement. It means you’ve been able to automate your work process and equip developers with the tools they need to respond to company needs in real-time. DevOps should eliminate development latency, ultimately lowering costs for development, testing, deployment, and operations. Here’s how.

DevOps Cuts Down Release Costs

When you’ve been able to implement a solid DevOps strategy, developers are able to release things faster without altering the quality of results. Part of how this can help cut down on costs is by automating parts of the process. This not only speeds up development, but it gives developers more free time to work on other advancements. With shorter development times, any contracted employees that companies use to work on the project in order to meet short deadlines is unnecessary, ultimately saving them money.

DevOps Encourages Innovation

When you’re able to implement more automated processes using a DevOps strategy, development speeds up and gives your developers more time to work on other projects. They have the freedom to be creative and develop new ideas or work on anything that requires attention. When your developers have more time to put out new apps, your company earns more money without having to add to your staff.

DevOps Reduces Infrastructure Costs

As companies grow, so do their infrastructure costs. Trying to keep up means constantly buying new storage hardware and fumbling with outdated software. In order to implement a DevOps strategy, one must convert to cloud computing. While it may sound daunting, there are solutions that make it easy. The benefits are also worth taking the time to perform the initial transfer, as it can make any company far more efficient and save them a ton of money. Just switching to cloud computing will reduce infrastructure costs and save your company money.

DevOps Provides Insight Into Problems Shared Across Departments

Most business structures offer little to improve communication between departments. This means that when a problem is resolved in one sector, it’s rarely considered how that will affect the company as a whole. A DevOps strategy encourages communication between the development and operations teams by giving each access to the other’s data information. Not only does this help to make it clearer how some issues affect more than one department, but it can point out problems they may share. Ultimately, this allows you to save money by becoming aware of issues faster and giving all departments the information they need to come up with solutions.

DevOps Reduces Network Downtime

One of the benefits of implementing a DevOps strategy is that developers are able to address issues in real-time. Any network outages can be taken care of immediately, significantly reducing downtime. This helps to improve customer experience, as they aren’t frustrated by websites or apps that aren’t functioning properly. It’s not new information that when a customer is unable to access a website, they’re more likely to take their business elsewhere. Prolonged downtime has been linked to a loss of customers. Adopting a DevOps strategy that allows your developers to address downtime right away will help you from losing customers and save money.

 These are just a few ways in which a solid DevOps approach can save you money. It explains why so many leaders in tech sectors and even executives in unrelated industries are transitioning to a DevOps strategy. More than just saving money, it’s a method that helps businesses achieve intentional and organized savings.

Every enterprise can learn the DevOps lessons of better communication, faster innovation, and continuous improvement. What are you waiting for? The future is already here.

About the Author

David Ford is a Software Architect, DevOps Skills Association Coach, and architect of Stone Door Group’s Microservices Accelerator, a solutions offering that helps companies start their application refactoring journey.  David serves as a mentor, coach and architect to mature enterprises who need to transition to a DevOps culture. He is part of an army of Stone Door Group consultants who have spent countless hours helping customers execute on their digital transformation initiatives. Click here if you’d like to chat about your DevOps journey.