The State of #DevOps in 2017 @DevOpsSummit #APM #SDN #AI #DevSecOps

But DevOps, which refers to the increased communication and collaboration between development and IT operations, is an ever-changing, sometimes complicated term. While "dev" and "ops" used to be siloed into separate philosophies, practices, tools, and work flows, they're merging into one. Though the basics aren't exactly new, the DevOps world is still trying to figure out how it will evolve and integrate into already established infrastructures. Whether you head a company that relies heavily on DevOps or you're just now dipping your toes into the DevOps pond, there's plenty to learn--because this movement and culture are anything but set in stone. To get a better feel for what's in store for DevOps in 2017, we reached out to the pros. Read on for challenges and changes you may encounter in the coming year. How has DevOps changed the IT landscape in the last few years? There are increasing signs of improved collaboration between Dev and Ops teams to work on a shared goal, which is the continuous delivery of high-quality applications to customers, employees, and partners.