DevOps in 2025: 5 game-changing trends reshaping software delivery

This year promises to bring exciting innovations and shifts that will redefine how teams approach software development and deployment. According to Forrester®, by 2026, 75%…

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January 10, 20254 minute read

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This year promises to bring exciting innovations and shifts that will redefine how teams approach software development and deployment. According to Forrester®, by 2026, 75% of technology decision-makers will experience a moderate to high increase in technical debt due to the rapid development of AI solutions, adding complexity to IT landscapes¹. For DevOps teams, staying ahead of these trends is crucial to maintaining competitive advantage and operational efficiency. Here are five key trends that are reshaping the DevOps world in 2025:

1. AI and machine learning will transform DevOps workflows

AI and machine learning have evolved from experimental technologies to become foundational elements of DevOps operations. These technologies are revolutionizing how teams handle repetitive tasks, predict potential issues, and optimize workflows. For managers, this means rethinking how teams operate and interact with their tools. Utopia is a CI/CD pipeline that automatically adapts to changing conditions or a monitoring system that alerts you to potential performance bottlenecks before they impact users.

Key implementation considerations:

  • Start with focused AI implementations in monitoring and alerting.
  • Ensure data quality for AI/ML model training.
  • Address the skills gap through targeted training programs.
  • Begin with well-understood workflows before expanding to complex scenarios.

2. Platform engineering will take center stage

Platform engineering is emerging as a key strategy for streamlining DevOps workflows. Internal Development Platforms (IDPs) provide developers with self-service capabilities to manage infrastructure and deployment tasks. This approach abstracts complex configurations, allowing developers to focus on writing and delivering code rather than wrestling with underlying infrastructure. The result is faster delivery times and more consistent operations across teams.

Success factors:

  • Focus on developer experience and self-service capabilities.
  • Start with your most common workflows.
  • Build in security and compliance controls from the beginning.
  • Invest in documentation and internal advocacy.

3. GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) are becoming the gold standard

GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code are revolutionizing how teams manage cloud-native applications and infrastructure. With GitOps, teams use Git repositories as the single source of truth for both application and infrastructure configuration, ensuring version control and traceability. In addition, IaC tools are advancing, enabling teams to automate infrastructure provisioning and management at scale.

Implementation strategy:

  • Begin with version control for all infrastructure configurations.
  • Establish clear review and approval processes.
  • Implement automated testing for infrastructure changes.
  • Create robust rollback procedures.

4. DevSecOps: Security will become a core component

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, security can no longer be an afterthought in the development process. DevSecOps emphasizes embedding security checks throughout the CI/CD process, from code scanning to runtime monitoring. This shift requires new tools, processes, and most importantly, a change in how teams think about security.

Critical steps:

  • Integrate automated security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement threat modeling in the design phase.
  • Establish security champions within development teams.
  • Create feedback loops between security and development teams.

5. Edge computing and IoT integration will grow

The rise of edge computing and IoT is pushing DevOps into new territories for 2025. Managing distributed and resource-constrained environments requires rethinking traditional CI/CD approaches. Now more than ever, teams need lightweight solutions tailored for edge deployments while maintaining the agility and efficiency of cloud-native practices.

Key considerations:

  • Design for offline-first operations.
  • Implement efficient data synchronization strategies.
  • Create specialized monitoring for edge environments.
  • Establish clear incident response procedures for distributed systems.

Prepare for the future now

In 2025, DevOps continues to evolve, driven by advancements in AI/ML, platform engineering, GitOps, DevSecOps, and edge computing. For leaders, embracing these trends means not only staying competitive but also empowering teams to deliver better, faster, and more secure software.

Action steps for leaders:

  • Assess your current DevOps maturity.
  • Identify quick wins and long-term initiatives.
  • Create a roadmap for adopting emerging practices.
  • Invest in team training and skill development.

Learn more about future-ready DevOps.

¹Forrester, “Predictions 2025: Tech Leaders Navigate Complexity with Resilient IT Strategies,” 2024.

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Gabe’s enthusiasm for tech is only matched by his passion for marketing it. With a 15-year sprint through DevOps, Cloud Management, and Application Security, he’s played a key role at Broadcom/VMware, CloudBees, Electric Cloud, and CA Technologies. Currently, Gabe is the Director of Product Marketing for ADM and DevOps at OpenText, leveraging storytelling and strategy with creativity and data-driven precision to orchestrate growth and innovation.

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