Reconnecting DevOps to Profits in the Auto Industry

This document is a technical report that discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by the automotive industry in relation to DevOps practices. It features insights from Jegan Arthanari, vice president of Global Field Engineering at Wind River, who emphasizes the need for organizational commitment to embrace DevOps as a cultural shift. The report outlines the importance of integrating tools, processes, and technologies to streamline software development in the automotive sector. It describes how adopting a cloud-native environment can enhance efficiencies and facilitate collaboration among automotive OEMs and their partners. The report also details the capabilities of the Wind River Studio Developer suite, which aims to standardize the DevOps environment, reduce development costs, and accelerate the delivery of embedded software innovations. Additionally, it highlights the role of managed services in assisting automotive companies to transition to modern DevOps practices effectively, ensuring they can leverage new revenue opportunities without compromising on safety and security.