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RiverSafe launched a new DevOps practice and DevOps Maturity Tool to bolster security in the software delivery lifecycle and, mitigate against the exploitation of cyber security threats.

The new DevOps offering enables businesses to develop and adapt critical software and operations to bring services to market quicker while putting security at the heart of every process, with the goal of promoting innovation and agility.

As part of the launch, RiverSafe has introduced its DevOps Maturity Tool, providing organizations with a comprehensive assessment framework, allowing them to evaluate their DevOps capabilities and identify areas for improvement. The tool will set actionable insights and recommendations to help businesses align with industry best practices.

Oseloka Obiora, Chief Technology Officer at RiverSafe, said: “In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, our customers need to streamline their go-to-market process while ensuring the highest level of protection. Recognising this need, we have assembled a team of industry-leading experts dedicated to delivering first class consultancy services to our customers. Alongside our powerful DevOps Maturity Tool, we provide comprehensive guidance and expertise in technical delivery, empowering our customers to achieve agility without compromising on security.”

To lead the practice, RiverSafe has appointed industry veterans Vitali Pozniak, previously of AVEVA, and Patrick Morris, previously of Credit Suisse, to head up the technical strategy and delivery team, spearheading the expansion of its DevOps services.

The consultancy arm of the DevOps practice will support the development of infrastructure as code, cloud engineering, continuous testing, monitoring and observability, and continuous delivery among other core services.

Vitali Pozniak, Principal DevOps Consultant at RiverSafe, commented: “I’m delighted to be joining the RiverSafe team alongside Patrick to lead the expansion of the DevOps practice. Software development is at the heart of digital transformation journeys for businesses and an area that many are currently looking to improve, but it’s important that security remains a central consideration throughout this journey. The DevOps services provided by RiverSafe will play a key role in the development and adoption of technology such as cloud which can unlock the potential for businesses to greatly improve their processes.”

Patrick Morris, Principal DevOps Consultant at RiverSafe, commented: “DevOps, when executed effectively, possesses a transformative power that extends far beyond technical operations. Its impact on the entire business is enormous, enabling cost reduction, enhanced quality, and increased competitiveness. Our mission at RiverSafe is to empower our customers with this competitive edge. Through our comprehensive DevOps solutions, we aim to equip businesses with the tools and strategies necessary to unlock their full potential, achieve operational excellence, and thrive in the face of evolving challenges." -