Our report shows that forward-thinking organizations are already addressing this: 38% have implemented new internal rules for cloud instance usage, 35% are using more efficient compute instances and processors, and 24% have adopted high-performance JDKs specifically to enhance performance and reduce costs.
The most successful organizations are implementing cross-functional finops teams with representation from engineering, operations, and finance to holistically address resource optimization. These teams establish metrics and governance processes that balance innovation speed with cost efficiency.
The innovation imperative
The cost of devops debt goes far beyond wasted engineering hours. When teams spend half their time managing false positives and navigating bloated code bases, your competitors who’ve addressed these issues can innovate twice as fast. Top developers seek environments where they can create value, not manage legacy messes. Every hour spent on activities that don’t add value represents features not built, customer needs not addressed, and market opportunities missed.
