Cloud computing and DevOps integration in software delivery

Cloud computing and DevOps practices are transforming how software is built and managed. Cloud computing involves renting computing resources, such as storage and networking, from external providers rather than managing physical hardware. Common service models include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

DevOps integrates development and operations to increase the speed and reliability of software delivery. In highly regulated sectors like financial services, DevOps must balance speed with strict requirements for security, traceability, and operational risk management. Rather than treating compliance as an external gate, effective implementations design controls directly into the automated delivery pipeline to ensure that standardized deployment paths satisfy technical and regulatory requirements.