• Transforming into a High-Performance Digital Organization (HPDO): Six Key Themes

    Transforming into a High-Performance Digital Organization (HPDO): Six Key Themes

    Based on extensive research and practical engagement with organizations of varying sizes and across continents, DASA has identified six critical themes essential for achieving High-Performance Digital Organizations (HPDOs). These themes form the cornerstone of successful digital transformation initiatives, addressing most encountered challenges and promising opportunities faced by enterprises. Each organization is unique, with its own…

  • Platform Engineering vs. Site Reliability Engineering

    Platform Engineering vs. Site Reliability Engineering

    Two key roles help ensure the smooth operation and scalability of digital services: platform engineers and site reliability engineers. While both roles play critical parts in supporting development teams and maintaining operational efficiency, their focus and responsibilities differ. Platform engineering focuses on empowering developers by building the tools and environments they need to work more…

  • Skills Essential for a Highly Technical Internal Development Platform

    Skills Essential for a Highly Technical Internal Development Platform

    The internal development platform is a highly technical product that clearly focuses on automation, abstraction, and extensibility. Various skills must be available directly within the Platform Engineering team to achieve this. In terms of engineering capabilities, as mentioned earlier, there is a need to have a core foundation in DevOps and infrastructure within the Platform…

  • A Platform Team as the Solution to DevOps Anti-Types

    A Platform Team as the Solution to DevOps Anti-Types

    Organizations can sometimes engage in bad practices when adopting DevOps, which can actually hinder the successful adoption of a DevOps culture and mindset. Addressing the DevOps Anti-Types  How These Solutions Address the Anti-Types  DASA Platform Engineering DASA Platform Engineering certification program ensures all stakeholders become champions of Platform Engineering, clearly articulating its value. It enables…

  • Platform Engineering Rises from DevOps

    Platform Engineering Rises from DevOps

    Platform engineering stems from DevOps, which is about collaboration. It is about developer acceleration, where the whole objective is that Platform Engineering will create a fabric where developers can become autonomous.  Through the use of that fabric and close collaboration with development teams, we’ll be able to promote the continuous improvement of this platform, which…

  • Why DevOps is Outgrowing Traditional IT Service Management

    Why DevOps is Outgrowing Traditional IT Service Management

    Over the past decades, IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks like ITIL have provided structure, reliability, and efficiency to countless organizations, driving operational excellence in managing IT services. However, with the maturation of DevOps principles and practices, the landscape of software delivery and IT operations has dramatically changed. The DevOps paradigm, with its emphasis on customer-centricity,…

  • Wiring the Enterprise for Flow and Value Maximization

    Wiring the Enterprise for Flow and Value Maximization

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → Achieving optimal flow and maximizing value delivery are critical components of a high-performance digital organization. The transition from traditional project-based approaches to a product-centric mindset requires a fundamental shift…

  • Building High-Performance Software Teams

    Building High-Performance Software Teams

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → High-performance software teams are the backbone of a successful digital transformation. These teams are responsible for delivering high-quality software at a rapid pace and for driving innovation and maintaining…

  • Growing and Developing the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

    Growing and Developing the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → As organizations transform into high-performance digital enterprises, the need for capable leaders who can drive and sustain change becomes increasingly critical. Digital leaders are not just senior managers but…

  • Creating a Culture of High Performance

    Creating a Culture of High Performance

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → Creating a high-performance culture is essential for sustaining the benefits of agile and DevOps practices. A culture that fosters a growth mindset, encourages continuous learning, and ensures psychological safety…

  • Modernizing IT Operations & Infrastructure

    Modernizing IT Operations & Infrastructure

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → Modernizing IT operations and infrastructure is a fundamental step towards achieving agility, scalability, and efficiency in a digital-first world. As organizations strive to keep up with rapid technological advancements,…