Boca Raton, FL – March 11, 2014 – staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud, where the world meets DevOps, today launched the first news website (http://www.staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud) dedicated entirely to organizations looking to adopt a DevOps methodology. staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud will feature breaking news and over one hundred (100) new original content pieces each month provided by some of the most prolific DevOps thought leaders, including Gene Kim, the renowned author of the Phoenix Project.

The DevOps movement has risen to prominence since 2009 based on the need for IT organizations to respond to increased pressure to automate, iterate faster, and to break down barriers between previously segregated disciplines within IT. DevOps has grown beyond technology tools to encompass a culture and philosophy of empowering IT organizations to better meet the broader business goals of enterprises. Spurred by the cloud, virtualization, and mobile solutions, DevOps and the DevOps community is growing rapidly and significantly impacting the way businesses operate and succeed.

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Which of the following best describes how you currently monitor and manage systems across your hybrid cloud environment?(Required)

Multiple separate tools for different environments

Multiple separate tools for different monitoring and management functions

Single consolidated dashboard

Custom built monitoring and management solution

No full monitoring and management solution

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How valuable would it be for your monitoring and management solution to incorporate predictive analytics to help you identify and address system issues that are critical and not waste time or effort working through all the data and “noise” that is not critical?(Required)

Extremely valuable

Moderately valuable

Somewhat valuable

Slightly valuable

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How do you most typically address potential system issues BEFORE they impact your operations?(Required)

Automated workflows and playbooks to remediate potential issues as soon as they are detected

An orchestrated response process that leverages automation, AI, and human expertise to rapidly respond to potential issues

Advanced monitoring tools such as predictive analytics and anomaly detection to proactively identify and address potential issues

Respond to issues as they arise, using manual processes and troubleshooting techniques

A combination of automated remediation, orchestrated response, and/or proactive monitoring to address potential system issues

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What methods does your organization use to control and monitor cloud/IT spending?(Required)

Centralized procurement processes

Pre-approved budget thresholds

Automated cost monitoring tools

Department-level spending controls

Regular cost audits and reviews

Cloud cost optimization platform

Approval workflows for resource provisioning

Native financial operations tools provided by the cloud provider

No formal controls in place

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Other

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Which methods do you rely on most to detect security vulnerabilities in your systems?(Required)

Automated scanning tools

Manual assessments

Vendor notifications

Threat modeling (for early detection)

None of these

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What are the TWO most common ways you prioritize vulnerabilities to address within your environment?(Required)

Based on potential impact

Based on exploitability

Regulatory compliance requirements

Based on CVSS scores

Risk-based analysis of multiple factors

First-in-first-out approach

No formal prioritization process

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How do you typically handle system updates and security patches?(Required)

Automated updates and patches

Manually review and apply updates and patches on a regular schedule

A combination of automation and manual review

Apply updates and patches on an as-needed basis.

Outsourced update and patch management

No defined process

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staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud contributors will provide content that highlights some of the most pressing issues and trends within the DevOps industry, from firsthand accounts of successful implementation of DevOps processes to pain points experienced around the integration of developer and operations teams to tips and tricks for developers and engineers looking to release software on a much more aggressive timeline. The news site will also feature Q&A columns, global event calendars, and an event planning section that will help facilitate speakers and sponsors with local DevOps meet-ups and user groups around the world.

“After evangelizing about DevOps for all of these years, I am truly amazed when I see the progress we have made. staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud represents a new milestone in bringing credibility and recognition to DevOps,” says Gene Kim, renowned author and DevOps thought leader. “I am looking forward to helping the staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud team ensure that they give the entire DevOps community a place to learn, grow, and exchange ideas and information.”

“As an investor, I am hesitant to invest in any company with a web presence and 24/7 operation that does not already embrace the DevOps methodology,” says Brad Feld, Managing Director of Foundry Group. “At Foundry, we have been supportive and encouraged the development of staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud from the onset and my partners and I are looking forward to its continued growth.”

“As software is eating the world, DevOps is leading the charge,” said Alan Shimel, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief for staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud. “We think staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud is perfectly situated to be the central hub of the DevOps movement in terms of thought leadership and facilitating the grass roots growth of DevOps. We are looking forward to expanding beyond our web site to holding great conferences and raising the level of awareness of DevOps to facilitate its growth.”

The staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud website is available today and features stories by leading tech writers and DevOps thought leaders around the globe. It now offers a wide range of topics all touching on DevOps.

Additional writers and sponsors are encouraged to contact info@devops.com for more information.

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staging-devopsy.kinsta.cloud is where the world meets DevOps. With over 100 new original content articles per month, it is the largest source of DevOps related news in the world. Additionally, its community support and other DevOps information help DevOps community members the world over.