The Ultimate Guide to DevOps
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for DevOps.
What to know about DevOps
DevOps represents a transformative approach in IT that combines software development and operations to deliver applications and services at high velocity. This methodology enables organisations to evolve and improve products faster than traditional software development processes, fostering greater agility, collaboration, and automation.
Exploring our recent stories will provide readers insight into the evolving landscape of DevOps, including cutting-edge automation, security integration (DevSecOps), AI-powered enhancements, container adoption, and challenges faced by enterprises globally. Readers will also discover how trusted companies are integrating DevOps practices to enhance digital transformation efforts, manage cloud and hybrid environments, and tackle cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Whether you are an IT professional seeking to stay current with DevOps trends, a manager aiming to implement DevOps in your organisation, or simply curious about modern software development practices, these stories offer valuable lessons on the cultural, technical, and strategic aspects that define successful DevOps adoption today.
UK DevOps News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cloudways launches Velocity managed Node.js hosting
Developers gain a flatter cost base and less infrastructure work as Cloudways enters managed Node.js hosting with Velocity from USD $20 a month.
Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust
For enterprise tech buyers, in-person events now matter most as a way to reduce risk, build confidence and speed deals.
Chainguard tops 1 billion container build manifests
Its pace of patching open source software is aimed at helping customers cut exposure as exploits emerge faster after vulnerabilities are disclosed.
Synextra gains full Microsoft Azure partner status
It strengthens Synextra's appeal to UK firms seeking one provider for cloud migration, app development and data projects across Azure.
Cloudways launches managed AI agents with OpenClaw, Hermes
Developers can now run OpenClaw and Hermes without setting up servers, as Cloudways adds managed hosting to cut deployment and maintenance work.
Cytix launches risk platform after GBP £5.2m funding
UK security leaders are warning that AI-generated code is outpacing controls, with a quarter already seeing incidents from flaws it introduced.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to DevOps
Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
SUSE named Gartner Leader for container management
CloudBolt launches free cloud platform for 100 resources
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Featured News
Expert Columns
Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust
The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications
How AI is changing the rules when it comes to observability
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
As agentic development accelerates, workflow auditability becomes a bottleneck
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Cybersecurity has a speed problem
Black Box Automation vs. Engineer Control: The partnership redefining Kubernetes FinOps
Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges
Re-thinking cyber security from prevention to operational resilience
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Recent DevOps News
Percona & Coroot expand observability to databases
Customers will get a broader view of outages as the tie-up links database support with tracing across applications, networks and infrastructure.
European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud
The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.
Amazon Web Services adds cross-account EBS volume copies
Customers can now refresh test environments with recent production data in separate AWS accounts while keeping control of encryption and audit trails.
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
Datadog launches tools to monitor & test user journeys
The new tools aim to help teams spot when customers fail to complete checkout, sign-in or onboarding, despite healthy system metrics.
Stacklet launches Cloud AI FinOps Benchmark for cloud costs
Cloud AI bills are drawing new scrutiny as Stacklet targets waste across AWS, Google Cloud and Azure with tested controls.
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.
Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace
Snowflake customers can now buy Liquibase Secure through the marketplace, with spend eligible for Capacity Drawdown as teams tighten change control.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.
Google Cloud issues six-step guide for outage response
Customers can use the six-step workflow to tell whether an outage stems from Google, their own systems or a third-party service.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
GitLab 19.4 adds agentic automation & cost controls
Administrators now have tighter oversight as GitLab 19.4 expands AI agent controls, model choice and usage visibility across teams.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
Akuity launches control plane for AI software delivery
Engineering teams face a governance gap as AI agents begin handling production changes, prompting tighter controls over access, audits and permissions.
Google launches open-source Agent Substrate on GKE
Teams running AI agents at scale could save idle compute and tighten isolation as Google opens Agent Substrate on Kubernetes Engine.
Hexnode launches Synapse AI layer for IT workflows
It aims to cut manual handoffs in onboarding, access changes and incident response by linking multiple enterprise tools under one AI layer.
FPT wins AWS DevOps Competency as cloud demand rises
Businesses pushing AI into production need more reliable cloud operations, and FPT says its latest AWS badge strengthens that support.
Google Cloud outlines SQL Server login migration fix
Applications can be left unable to connect after database cutover unless server logins are recreated or remapped with matching SIDs.
Job Moves
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
BCS launches data centre sustainability service amid AI boom
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
NMITE appoints Richard Lillington to lead teaching
Tokenovate expands senior team to drive digital settlement growth
XYZ Reality appoints Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success
PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans
