DevOps in 2025: 5 game-changing trends reshaping software delivery

This year promises to bring exciting innovations and shifts that will redefine how teams approach software development and deployment. According to Forrester®, by 2026, 75% of technology decision-makers will experience a moderate to high increase in technical debt due to the rapid development of AI solutions, adding complexity to IT landscapes¹. For DevOps teams, staying ahead of these trends is crucial to maintaining competitive advantage and operational efficiency. Here are five key trends that are reshaping the DevOps world in 2025: 1. AI and machine learning will transform DevOps workflows AI and machine learning have evolved from experimental technologies to become foundational elements of DevOps operations. These technologies are revolutionizing how teams handle repetitive tasks, predict potential issues, and optimize workflows. For managers, this means rethinking how teams operate and interact with their tools. Utopia is a CI/CD pipeline that automatically adapts to changing conditions or a monitoring system that alerts you to potential performance bottlenecks before they impact users. Key implementation considerations: Start with focused AI implementations in monitoring and alerting. Ensure data quality for AI/ML model training. Address the skills gap through targeted training programs. Begin with well-understood workflows before expanding to complex scenarios. 2. Platform engineering will take center stage Platform engineering is emerging as a key strategy for streamlining DevOps workflows. Internal Development Platforms (IDPs) provide developers with self-service capabilities to manage infrastructure and deployment tasks. This approach abstracts complex configurations, allowing developers to focus on writing and delivering code rather than wrestling with underlying infrastructure. The result is faster delivery times and more consistent operations across teams. Success factors: Focus on developer experience and self-service capabilities. Start with your mos