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Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in Agile DevOps with Cloud Computing

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  • Stoica Marian

    (Academia de Studii Economice, București, România)

  • Niţu Alexandru Ionuț

    (Academia de Studii Economice, București, România)

Abstract

This article explores how Agile methodology, DevOps principles, and Cloud Computing fit into the software industry. The synergy study focuses on Axes Software, the oldest logistics software company in Romania. The effects of the association of these technologies during the development cycle of a software product are explored. Both their impact in the operational activities and the transformation of the development mode, as well as the financial impact, are evaluated. In the first part, theoretical aspects of Agile and DevOps ways of working and cloud technologies are explored. The amplification of the potential of the association of the three concepts is examined. With the basis formed, the paper continues with a detailed case study of Axes Software. It looks at the adoption of new technologies and way of working. Challenges and successes encountered are also considered. Key performance indicators such as release frequency, bug incidence (dropped from 72 to 4), and development velocity are examined to validate the effectiveness of this integration. The financial aspects, including initial investment and savings, are also analysed, leading to an assessment of the return on investment. Notably, deployments of new software versions now take two days instead of eleven, while the market witnessed a 275% increase in clients preferring the company’s cloud-hosted solutions over on-premises options. Finally, the effects of the association for software developers are distinguished, emphasizing continuous learning, leadership vision and supporting digital transformation.

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  • Stoica Marian & Niţu Alexandru Ionuț, 2024. "Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in Agile DevOps with Cloud Computing," Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, Sciendo, vol. 18(1), pages 3543-3556.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:poicbe:v:18:y:2024:i:1:p:3543-3556:n:1049
    DOI: 10.2478/picbe-2024-0287
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