An annual pilgrimage to AWS re:Invent feels like visiting the heart of developer culture. It’s where you catch the pulse of modern software delivery and the trends shaping its future. In 2024, that pulse beat stronger than ever, with themes like AI, hybrid cloud, and security dominating the conversation at DevOps World and AWS re:Invent.
Complexity stood out as a universal pain point—whether it’s untangling intricate CI/CD pipelines, navigating hybrid environments, or wrestling with an ever-growing stack of tools. Security emerged as another top-of-mind challenge, growing in urgency as systems become more interconnected. And then there’s AI, transforming DevOps by automating the mundane, surfacing insights, and empowering teams to make smarter, faster decisions.
At re:Invent 2024, CloudBees showcased innovations like Launchable, our AI-powered testing intelligence platform, now available on AWS Marketplace. Developers and QA teams saw firsthand how it speeds up delivery, trims redundant tests, and accelerates time-to-market—all while supporting the flexibility of hybrid cloud strategies.
Let’s unpack the key themes from AWS re:Invent 2024 and explore how CloudBees is helping organizations conquer complexity, harness AI, and build secure, scalable solutions.
How AI-Augmented QA is Revolutionizing Software Development and Transforming Processes
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. It is a key tool for optimizing workflows, simplifying processes, and delivering better experiences for customers.
AI is reshaping the DevOps industry. As AWS CTO Werner Vogels said, "Software becomes irrelevant if we don't evolve it."
Companies that don’t keep improving their applications risk falling behind. But adding new features can often introduce unforeseen risks. That’s why leveraging AI-driven solutions that manage complexity and ensure smooth updates is more important than ever.
At CloudBees, we use AI to transform quality assurance (QA) processes and tackle common bottlenecks in software development. By integrating AI into our platform, we help businesses:
Remove unnecessary tests: AI helps identify redundant tests, cutting down on wasted effort and speeding up testing cycles.
Focus on high-impact issues: AI ensures teams focus on solving the most important problems first.
Improve feedback loops: Faster, more accurate feedback helps teams make decisions earlier in the development process.
These AI-driven tools not only boost productivity but also ensure higher-quality software. For businesses managing complex hybrid cloud environments, CloudBees’ AI-powered testing tools offer a scalable way to improve speed and performance, without sacrificing reliability.
For a deeper dive into how CloudBees is transforming QA with AI, explore our insights on AI-augmented QA and ML-Powered Test Impact Analysis.
Hybrid Cloud Environments: Building DevOps Your Way
From the many conversations we had at DevOps World Tour and at AWS re:Invent 2024, it was clear that the rise of hybrid cloud environments reflects the reality that enterprises need flexibility to manage diverse workloads. New tools are being launched supporting public cloud systems and edge computing, underscoring the growing importance of hybrid strategies.
The Hybrid Advantage
Hybrid environments let you combine the best of both worlds: cloud agility and the control of on-premise systems. However managing these systems can be complex, which is where CloudBees comes in. We offer flexible solutions that allow you to build pipelines that fit your needs, whether you're working with cloud-native or legacy systems.
Here’s how we help:
Tailored DevOps pipelines: Customize workflows to fit your specific requirements, whether you’re cloud-native or working with legacy systems.
Continuous modernization: Modernize your infrastructure at your pace, ensuring it’s always ready for the future.
Enterprise-grade control: Keep full visibility and control over your systems, no matter how complex.
With CloudBees, you can innovate without disruption, balancing cloud adoption with legacy systems seamlessly. Whether you're managing cloud-native pipelines or integrating with legacy systems, CloudBees ensures smooth transitions and an optimized software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Unlike others, who push rigid frameworks or force you to move to public cloud, CloudBees combines the scalability of Jenkins with powerful, enterprise-grade features, helping you strike the right balance between modern technology and your existing systems.
DevSecOps: Embedding Security into the Development Process
One of the most important takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024 was the emphasis on security, particularly in hybrid and AI-driven systems. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, enterprises can no longer afford to treat security as an afterthought. Instead, it must be embedded into the core of development and delivery pipelines.
CloudBees’ Approach to DevSecOps
CloudBees takes a proactive stance on security, embedding DevSecOps principles into every aspect of its platform.
Enterprises can confidently scale their Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with built-in security tools that automate processes and ensure compliance, even in highly regulated industries. This ensures that security isn’t a bottleneck but a seamless part of the development process.
Benefits include:
Integrated vulnerability scanning: Automate the identification of potential threats across the CI/CD pipeline.
Automated compliance checks: Simplify regulatory adherence in highly regulated industries.
Scalable security solutions: Ensure that security measures grow alongside your infrastructure.
This approach gives businesses the confidence to innovate, knowing their systems are safe from emerging threats without slowing down or losing flexibility. For IT leaders and DevOps managers, CloudBees provides the right tools to stay agile while keeping security front and center, helping ensure long-term success in today’s ever-changing security landscape.
CloudBees ❤️ AWS
The CloudBees-AWS partnership shows how working together can spark innovation and help businesses grow faster and more securely. By teaming up, they make it simpler for enterprises globally to adopt AI, manage hybrid infrastructures, and confidently implement DevSecOps strategies.
A great example of this collaboration is Launchable by CloudBees, our AI-powered testing intelligence platform, now available on AWS Marketplace. It helps teams speed up their testing by focusing on the most important areas, which is a game-changer, especially for those managing hybrid environments.
What makes this partnership even stronger is the global reach it offers. With AWS’s massive network and CloudBees’ expertise, businesses everywhere can access the tools they need. Plus, being part of the AWS ecosystem means CloudBees stays closely connected to the latest tech trends, allowing both companies to innovate together and bring even better solutions to customers.
Is your DevOps stacking up?
The conversations from AWS re:Invent and beyond couldn’t be more clear: DevOps needs to evolve to meet the demands of complexity, hybrid strategies, and security challenges. At CloudBees, we’re not just observing these trends—we’re driving the solutions that help IT leaders and DevOps teams stay ahead.
With AI-powered testing intelligence, seamless hybrid cloud support, and a laser focus on security, we’re here to simplify the complex and future-proof your software delivery.
Ready to level up? Book a demo today, explore CloudBees solutions on the AWS Marketplace, or connect with our Global Partner Network to start transforming your DevOps strategy for 2024 and beyond.