When it comes to transitioning to DevOps, there’s often an emphasis placed on technology and industry best practices. But the reality is that people and teams underpin digital transformation. In its essence, DevOps is about eradicating the silos between software development and operations teams. And to do that, companies must foster a culture of shared […]
Read MoreStarting a new job is something we all face at some point in our lives. Regardless of your role or experience, it can be a both an exciting and daunting prospect. Not only do you have to get to know new colleagues and a new work environment, but perhaps you’ve also relocated to a new […]
Read MoreI’m Isabel, one of the new members of the DevOpsGroup team. My role is Senior Client Success Manager for DevOps, and I’m fast approaching the end of my first three months at DOG. And what a blast it’s been! I’ve worked in business transformation and service improvement for around sixteen years, and for the last […]
Read MoreAgile marketing teams play a fundamental role in helping organisations attract the best talent and accelerate business growth. That was the core message at a recent breakfast briefing hosted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing and DevOpsGroup at Capital Tower in Cardiff. The hour-long “Marketing Bitsize” event attracted marketing professionals from across Cardiff and discussed the […]
Read MoreWe’ve all been stuck in long, draining meetings where there’s a lack of relevant information for your role and zero interaction between everyone. But daily stand-ups, which are designed to be short and sweet, seek to change this. Here are six ways you can use these to boost collaboration and communication, align goals, eradicate blockers […]
Read MoreHundreds of innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs descended on Cardiff last Friday to attend the third consecutive Wales Startup Awards. Founded by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans and Liz Brookes, the awards took place at contemporary events space the Depot and celebrated the young businesses putting Wales on the map. This year’s event was sponsored by the likes […]
Read MoreWe’re all exposed to change, whether it’s being diverted in traffic or entering a room full of new people. It’s overwhelming but is something you must do to keep pushing ahead in today’s constantly evolving world. However, by identifying key trends and experimenting on a daily basis, change can actually become your competitive advantage. Here […]
Read MoreIT Outsourcing is big business, but a recent study indicates that there’s a hidden cost to this flexible means of extending capabilities and bandwidth. The 2018 Accelerate: State of DevOps report shows a clear link between the outsourcing of individual functions and below par performance in productivity and agility. Low-performing organisations were three times more […]
Read MoreToday’s workplace is driven by change, whether it’s new technology, industry trends or customer attitudes. But to stay ahead of the curve and push your organisation forward, responding in a timely manner and continually learning are key. We’ve come up with six ways you can do just that. 1. Use role models When it comes […]
Read MoreWe’re launching our DevOps Discussed Webinar Series! Our first webinar in the series will focus on DORA’s 2018 State of DevOps report and Outsourcing at 1pm (BST) on 18th September 2018. The 2018 State of DevOps report from DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) indicates that outsourcing is synonymous with low performance. Global feedback from almost 1,900 technical professionals reveals: “low-performing teams […]
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