Enterprises Now Focused on Scaling Agile and DevOps Methods, Instead of Whether to Adopt Them
ISG Insights™ study finds most organizations in the U.S. and Europe have adopted the development methodologies and are now looking to improve on their results
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprises in the U.S. and Europe have evolved their views on the Agile and DevOps methodologies, with the vast majority now focused on how to scale and optimize the practices instead of whether to adopt them, according to a new report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The ISG Insights™ study, "Agile and DevOps in 2019: Enterprise Culture is the Key," sees enterprises looking to use the Agile and DevOps methodologies to create and launch new products faster and simplify processes. The study, based on a survey of more than 300 enterprise technology professionals in the U.S. and Europe, also finds many organizations looking for improved profitability, increased sales and improved customer satisfaction through their use of Agile and DevOps.
"Enterprises competing in an increasingly digital economy must simultaneously improve their speed to market and their flexibility," said Esteban Herrera, partner and global leader of ISG Research. "Agile and DevOps practices are critical to achieving these goals and to maintaining competitive resilience."
The transformation that happens with a change to Agile and DevOps is often more cultural than technical, the study suggests. Nearly half of respondents say that Agile is a part of their company's culture.
ISG analysts will discuss the findings of the study and talk about ways enterprises can improve their Agile and DevOps efforts during an ISG Smartalks webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.
The study finds significant differences between regions and industries, with businesses in the U.S. reporting greater success with Agile and DevOps than their European counterparts. These differences "could be a problem for the lagging companies because success in digital business requires a commitment to automation and rapid innovation," both of which are direct benefits of Agile and DevOps, Herrera said.
While many enterprises are embracing Agile and DevOps methods, the technology service provider market needs to mature, the study suggests. Forty-four percent of those responding to the survey said they prefer to use service providers that match up with their Agile and DevOps practices, but only 39 percent said their service providers are effective in meeting their Agile and DevOps needs.
Asked what they would do differently while using Agile methods, more than six in 10 of survey respondents said they'd keep teams small and weed out poor performers. Nearly half would also better document requirements, would leverage outside consultants, would start small and build culture or would acquire Agile skills first before rolling out the methodology.
The report is available to ISG Insights™ subscribers or for immediate, one-time purchase on this webpage.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including 75 of the top 100 enterprises in the world, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; technology strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry's most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.
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