Remote working has become omnipresent across all industries and verticals. COVID-19 has pushed us into collaborating online while working from individual spaces around the world.
We may be getting back to normal slowly, but how we worked has changed forever. As a result, we need to spare a thought as we return to work post-COVID.
Here are a few ways DevOps teams can collaborate and stay productive once we are able to forget the coronavirus.
Make Communication Accountable
Businesses have more than enough resources to communicate online. We can hop onto Zoom or Skype anytime we want to collaborate or call a meeting. Remote DevOps teams can also use different messaging apps like Slack to stay on the same page.
While most are comfortable with this setup, some team members may feel left out. In addition, decisions may not reach or engage everyone and get lost in the endless message threads.
Post-COVID, everyone in the DevOps teams should be encouraged to go for open communication. Make it a point to have a weekly or monthly standup where all members can share updates.
Additionally, use tags to make sure your message gets across to the right person.
Beef Up Security
Businesses cannot afford to give security a second thought today. They use the cloud and networks for development, deployment, and even maintenance. As a result, security should be a top concern as cyber-attacks are increasing since 2020.
DevOps itself can guarantee a level of security and provide some assurance. However, you should do more to ensure your systems and networks have no loopholes that allow entry to malicious parties. This means securing all end devices and DevOps team member accounts with protocols like two-factor authentication.
Additionally, ensure your DevOps team is familiar with security best practices.
Automated Decision Making
DevOps is ideal for automating a range of tasks that helps the team work productively. However, we still rely on subjective human decisions for many workflows, like tracking trends using operational data. The process is time-consuming, needs effort, and doesn’t always guarantee success.
DevOps teams will become more productive by automating such manual tasks. We can use artificial intelligence and machine learning to hasten decision-making and do away with human judgments.
The process can help DevOps teams to improve deployment by predicting performance. AI and ML can make the scientific analysis and provide the insights to drive your decisions.
Be More Agile
We can accept the truth that we may never get back to the old ways of working. So, DevOps teams will have to get used to asynchronous collaboration in the coming days.
Businesses that are agile and open to cross-functional teams are bound to surge ahead. They can break the barriers of time differences and geographical boundaries to emerge as top performers.
In addition, DevOps teams should look forward to embracing a blended work culture.
Final Thoughts
DevOps teams are better prepared to handle disruptions in working patterns. Businesses should foster communication and rely on automation to boost productivity. Staying agile will also help you adapt to new ways of working and deliver value. Get in touch with us for expert DevOps services and consultation to grow your business.