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DevOps delays caused by critical security issues, Synopsys reveals

Over 80% of IT professionals reported that a critical security issue in deployed software impacted their DevOps delivery schedule in the last year, according to Synopsys, Inc.’s “Global State of DevSecOps 2023” report conducted by Censuswide. Key findings: The survey of more than 1,000 IT professionals across the world, revealed that more than half (52%) are already using […]

IDC: Cloud-based services to see the decline in traditional ITOps

The roles and activities performed by IT professionals have evolved dramatically over the past ten years due to the convergence of modern development technologies, cloud platforms, and as-a-service offerings that can significantly improve overall productivity. Today, many of these professionals find themselves in hybrid roles that combine traditional development activities with activities that formerly were […]

PodChats for FutureCIO: Futureproofing your database strategy

A database is a collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. A data architecture is a framework of models, policies, rules and standards that an organisation uses to manage data and its flow through the organisation. Given how and where data today is created, consumed and managed, you have […]

PodChats for FutureCIO: What, why, when and how of FinOps

The explosion in cloud computing adoption, including computing, storage, and connectivity, has led to some finance leaders asking what we are doing. Costs of public cloud IaaS and PaaS can quickly get out of control. The spend variability and absence of capacity constraints, coupled with increased user autonomy, require new cost governance models that organisations […]

What lies ahead for open source in Asia in 2023

For decades, many businesses in Asia were supported on the bedrock of proprietary software and closed system architectures. The pandemic has accelerated the digital-first approach adoption across the ASEAN enterprises, driving digital innovations for better customer experience and to gain early competitive advantage in the market. Describe the state of adoption in the region. In […]

Study reveals the shape of DevSecOps in 2023

Many companies understand what DevSecOps is and the potential benefits it brings to their organisations. In the survey report, “DevSecOps: Simplifying Complexity in a Changing World,” 97% of respondents said that they are familiar with DevSecOps processes. IT security is also becoming a bigger priority, with 45% rating their current security efforts as above average […]

HPE GreenLake fortified with new cloud services

The company made a series of announcements last week at its HPE Discover 2022 event in Frankfurt as part of a strategic effort to bolster its position in the hybrid cloud market.

Improving the odds of successful DevOps

“Developers and DevOps professionals continue to be in the hot seat as their organizations or their customers demand that convenient and user-friendly solutions be created and deployed at an even faster rate,” said Al Gillen, group VP of software development and open source at IDC. “We see the industry on the edge of gaining some […]

Mapping your business strategy to ITM 2.0

It’s time for Singapore banks and insurers to recalibrate their IT and business strategies. That much was clear when Ravi Menon, the managing director of Singapore’s financial regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), introduced the next version Financial Services Industry Transformation Map (ITM 2.0). His reason: the recent pandemic and macro factors have changed the […]

PodChats for FutureCIO: How DevOps practitioners see DevSecOps

Gina Smith, a research manager for DevOps in Asia/Pacific with IDC explains that with the COVID-19 pandemic going into its third year, Asia/Pacific organizations are looking to DevOps processes and practices now more than ever. “The need to deliver evocative and secure applications and services is unrelenting. Mature DevOps efforts will combine IT, development, and […]

The rush to DevOps leaves gaping security holes

The rapid adoption of DevOps in 2021 drove rapid software delivery, better code quality, and improved developer productivity. Key challenges and opportunities for the upcoming year include tool consolidation, an increased focus on security and compliance, and a continued effort to align development and security teams. GitLab’s 2022 Global DevSecOps Survey highlights the continued prioritisation […]

Facilitating continuous assessment effectively in cloud security

With cloud computing gaining traction, organisations are looking at systems that can periodically monitor any types of vulnerabilities. The security vulnerability testing environment is developed based on cloud server specifications and the results of the tests are stored for future use. Any new application that needs to be migrated to the cloud can use such […]

Platform Ops to unlock the full potential of DevOps

The pandemic has spurred an even greater surge in DevOps activity which was already growing at pace prior to COVID. According to Red Gate Software, 74% of organisations now report having an active DevOps program, up from 47% five years ago. While the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow the fastest of all regions […]

DevOps orchestration platform to accelerate innovation

Gartner defines DevOps as a change in IT culture, focusing on rapid IT service delivery through the adoption of agile, lean practices in the context of a system-oriented approach. DevOps emphasises people (and culture) and seeks to improve collaboration between operations and development teams. DevOps implementations utilise technology — especially automation tools that can leverage […]

The declining DevOps gender salary gap goes against rising salary competition

Pandemic-driven digital transformation efforts have directly impacted the DevOps landscape. These transformational enterprise shifts have forced companies to offer more competitive compensation and invest in top talent to ensure sustainable success. The 2021 DevOps Salary Report found that more workers are moving into higher income levels than at any time in the past three years. […]

PodChats for FutureCIO: What lies ahead for DevOps in 2022

As legend would have it, the original concept behind DevOps came about during a discussion between Andrew Clay and Patrick Debois in 2008. At the time they were pondering the drawbacks of Agile and were discussing an alternative. Today DevOps is part of the computing lexicon often being brought into the discussions whenever the topic […]

Developers are important in the modern enterprise

Given their role in designing, building, and executing digital strategies, developers have become indispensable to modern enterprises. Arnal Dayaratna, research vice president, software development at IDC, describe software developers as product designers, product managers, business analysts, builders, strategists, and sales professionals all rolled into one. “This expansion of the responsibilities of developers means that developers […]

Accelerated DevOps drawing DDOS attacks, observed Imperva

The cybercriminal groups that use more advanced application layer DDoS attacks usually have a more sophisticated mindset and skill set.

Let DORA help you explore your DevOps ROI

CIOs are often flying blind on the ROI from their total investment in software development, IT operations, and application security. Enter DORA.

The expanding role of developers in the digital enterprise

Developers bring software-driven competitive differentiation to their enterprise, and agile development response to changing needs that were unanticipated for many organizations.

Why IT and DevOps pros jump ship

Data from more than 1,000 open-source technology users reveals management and soft skills training fell behind amid pandemic

Harnessing low code platforms for speedy, sustained innovation

Digital transformation is about having the right skillsets, both IT and non-IT. It’s called citizen development, with IT forming the fundamentals.

IDC lists 4 sources of Agile and DevOps success for APAC FSIs

IDC’s new report underscores the need to focus on: momentum and speed, the human factor, cycles of improvement, and distributed innovation.

APAC banks race to close digital gaps exposed by COVID-19

The events of 2020 have shown the resilience of the financial services industry, and that organizations must refocus their efforts on becoming even more customer-driven and platform-oriented

Patching hampers open-source security efforts

Global survey of 1,500 IT professionals finds that 40% of respondents worldwide had delivery schedules disrupted to address open-source vulnerabilities

Video: Gartner top strategic technology trends for 2021

CIOs are striving to adapt to changing conditions to compose the future business. This requires the organisational plasticity to form and reform dynamically. Gartner’s top strategic technology trends for 2021 enable that plasticity.

PodChats for FutureCIO: Making a business case for DevSecOps

Greater than 50% of apps are always vulnerable for organisations that have not adopted DevSecOps. DevSecOps is critical for enterprises that must rapidly develop and deploy digital innovations.

Strategies for reducing vulnerabilities in production code

Pierluigi Cau, director of Solutions Engineering APAC at GitHub, offers his take on the security as part of the development process.

Plugging the insecurity hole in rapid application rollout

A cloud-based approach for security testing not only ensures that applications are developed faster but also help to increase visibility into the testing environments. But at what cost?

Digital banking innovation intensifies competition

Continuous integration and deployment represent a way to automate the most time-consuming steps in software development and deployment.

Recurring challenges with DevSecOps in Asia

Back in 2008, Patrick Debois and Andrew Clay Shafer drew the beginnings of DevOps while discussing the concept of agile infrastructure. DevOps is a methodology that unites software developers, IT operations with extensive automation with the shared goal of delivering high-quality products rapidly and securely. DevSecOps is about embedding security into these process and automation. […]

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