The world of IT never stands still—there is always something new on the horizon for IT professionals to look forward to. In this article, we explore several critical areas of IT—DevOps, cloud computing and containerisation—through recent statistics to demonstrate how they impact the IT landscape.
DevOps
According to Puppet’s 2023 State of Platform Engineering Report, nearly 80% of organisations are in the middle of their DevOps journeys, with varying levels of success.
In Puppet’s 2021 State of DevOps Report, 83% of IT decision-makers reported their organisations are implementing DevOps best practices to unlock higher business value through better quality software, faster delivery times, more secure systems and the codification of principles.
Atlassian’s 2020 DevOps Trends Survey revealed that 61% of respondents said DevOps resulted in better deliverables, while 49% said they saw a faster time to market. The same survey saw 85% of organisations admitting to facing some type of hurdle during DevOps implementation, including lack of employee skills, legacy infrastructure and corporate culture adjustments.
According to GitLab’s 2023 Global DevSecOps Report, 42% of teams use DevSecOps practices to mitigate risks.
Why do these DevOps statistics matter?
The insights above show that adopting DevOps methodologies is very far from a niche approach—it’s comfortably mainstream. However, the “varying levels of success” highlighted in Puppet’s 2023 State of Platform Engineering Report point to the complex nature of implementing DevOps practices.
Puppet’s 2021 State of DevOps Report further solidifies this view, with 83% of IT decision-makers agreeing that implementing DevOps practices drives higher business value. These practices lead to better quality software, rapid delivery and enhanced system security. The insights above show that DevOps isn’t simply a process enhancer but a vital contributor to overall business success.
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Cloud Computing
The Google Cloud Brand Pulse Survey found that 41.4% of global tech and business leaders plan to increase their investment in cloud-based services due to the current economic climate. The same survey found that 32.8% plan to migrate on-premises workloads to the cloud.
The Forrester 2022 Infrastructure Cloud Survey revealed that half of organisations are hiring new staff or retraining existing staff to optimise cloud spend.
A review of cloud cost-optimisation and value-orientated business use cases by McKinsey and Co. predicts that more than $1 trillion in run-rate EBITDA in Fortune 500 companies is up for grabs in 2030.
The Flexera™ 2022 State of the Cloud Report revealed that more than 40% of business and tech professionals use automated policies to shut down workloads after hours and right-size underutilised instances, saving them time and eliminating waste.
Why do these cloud computing statistics matter?
The statistics above paint an impressive picture of growth for the cloud computing sector. The Google Cloud Brand Pulse Survey emphasises the cloud’s role as a strategic business asset during a time of economic turbulence. Forrester’s Cloud Infrastructure Survey reveals a growing awareness of the need for specialised skills in managing cloud resources effectively, while McKinsey’s predictions foretell a future dominated by the cloud. Collectively, these statistics show a robust cloud computing sector marked by heavy investment and skill development.
Containerisation
Gartner predicts that global container management software and services will achieve strong revenue growth, expecting the sector to reach $944 million in 2024.
RedHat’s The State of Enterprise Open Source 2022 report found that 70% of organisations use Kubernetes. The same report found that 31% of organisations said container security was their top concern, followed by moving too slowly (22%) and not addressing skill gaps (20%).
There are over 250 certified Kubernetes service providers, according to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation—we’re one of them!
Why do these containerisation statistics matter?
The highlighted statistics underscore the vital role containerisation plays in business operations, and its significance continues to grow. The statistics above highlight the growing importance of containerisation for the IT sector. For example, RedHat found that 70% of respondents to a survey use Kubernetes, emphasising the critical role of the open-source platform in managing containers in modern software deployment. However, concerns about container security and gaping skill gaps in organisations underscore the need for robust security measures and solid skill development initiatives.
The existence of over 250 certified Kubernetes service providers indicates a strong and reliable support system for organisations looking to leverage containerisation with the help of seasoned experts. These statistics show that the sky is the limit for containerisation as it continues to be a key efficiency driver in the IT sector.
Final Thoughts: IT Statistics You Need To Know
The DevOps approach, cloud computing, and containerisation are facilitating the transformation of the IT sector. The statistics in this article not only showcase the growing importance of these areas but also highlight the opportunities and risks they bring with them. Understanding and adapting to these IT trends will be essential for organisations with growth ambitions.
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