DevOps and Application Development

The software industry is undergoing unprecedented innovation, transitioning from back-office support to a core driver of business strategies and competitive capabilities. The DevOps and Application Development practice now spans containers, microservices, cloud, legacy systems, and distributed architectures. This evolution has birthed new disciplines like SRE, SecOps, and AIOps, while AI/ML and DevSecOps are reshaping workflows with tools like AI copilots and code generation. Key 2025 issues include advancing DevOps maturity, leveraging AI across the SDLC, securing the software supply chain, improving AppSec and API security, and modernizing applications. Kubernetes is emerging as the dominant operational system for applications and cloud services.

When working on strategy, product, marketing, and sales initiatives, consider intelligence from our expert analysts – planned deliverables for 2025 include:

  • Market Data – bi-annual market sizing & five-year forecast (every six months)
  • Buyer Survey – bi-annual IT Decision Maker survey (every six months)
  • Analyst Insight – a monthly report on critical issues in the industry (every month)
  • State of the Market – a quarterly report on technology, markets, products, and vendors (once per quarter)
  • Market Landscape – an annual report on product segments and representative vendors, deployment types, buying personas, and use cases
  • Inquiry Sessions (ongoing) – one-on-one time with our expert analysts to explore your challenges and opportunities

The Latest Insights on DevOps and Application Development

Microsoft Reinforces Its Commitment to Kubernetes, Announcing Open-Source Headmap UI and Enhancements for Running AI Workloads on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) with RAG, vLLM, Custom GPU Drivers
Mitch Ashley at The Futurum Group shares his insights on advancements in Microsoft AKS with AI workload, Rag, vLLM upgrades, and Headlamp open-source contribution to CNCF to simplify Kubernetes management and reduce complexity.
Beyond Linux Announcements, SUSE Brings New Innovations in Developer Experience, Software Supply Chain Security, AI Observability, and Ethical AI Guardrails From SUSECON 2025
Mitch Ashley, VP DevOps and Application Development at the Futurum Group, shares key insights from SUSECON 2025, where SUSE's focus shifted beyond Linux to emphasize cloud-native development, developer experience tools, and AI observability—reflecting the company's strategic evolution.
Tomer Zelberzvig and Mikhael Liberman from BMC Software join Mitch Ashley to share insights on the shift from tape to hybrid cloud storage in mainframe environments, ensuring compliance and immutable data protection.
Anthony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm from BMC Software join Mitchell Ashley to share insights on optimizing mainframe application development for enhanced efficiency.
The Latest Earnings by Elastic Show Strong Growth and Innovations While GAAP Losses Remain
Mitch Ashley, Vice President and Practice Lead of DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on Elastic’s Q3 2025 earnings performance, fiscal year-end guidance, Elastic Cloud Search, and moving into generative AI retrieval augmented generation.
Anthony DiStauro and Liat Sokolov from BMC Software join Mitchell Ashley to discuss Hybrid AI-Guided Remediation's revolutionary role in modernizing mainframe operations, highlighting practical examples and the technology's impact.

The Latest NEWS

Agentic Agents and MCP Signal Shift to Development Work

Agentic Agents and MCP Signal Shift to Development Work

Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead for DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on advancements in the uses of AI,…
AI, Automation, Security, and Cloud Native Are Critical To Delivering Software

AI, Automation, Security, and Cloud Native Are Critical To Delivering Software

Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead, DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on technology initiatives critical to IT leaders’ success….
Who Wins The Agentic AI Software Development Race?

Who Wins The Agentic AI Software Development Race?

Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead, DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on a new wave of agentic AI development…
DevOps and Software Development See Substantial Growth with AI, Security, and Platform Changes

DevOps and Software Development See Substantial Growth with AI, Security, and Platform Changes

Mitch Ashley, VP of DevOps and Application Development Practice Lead at Futurum Group, reveals key market trends as DevOps and Application Development Market (DOADM) is…
Can Developers Keep Pace With AI Innovations?

Can Developers Keep Pace With AI Innovations?

Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead, DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on the pace of AI in software development…
Four Strategies Software Leaders Must Embrace: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native, AI, and DevOps Maturity

Four Strategies Software Leaders Must Embrace: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native, AI, and DevOps Maturity

Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Leader, DevOps and Application Development at The Futurum Group, shares his insights on why embracing AI, Kubernetes, and cloud-native advancements…

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