Gene Kim, a prominent entrepreneur and author, discusses the significance of digital transformation and DevOps as a featured speaker at the upcoming PagerDuty Summit. With extensive experience in IT and operations, Kim emphasizes the necessity for Development and Operations teams to collaborate closely to enhance the technology value stream, enabling swift delivery of features and ensuring service reliability and compliance. He notes that DevOps principles are increasingly adopted across various industries, not just by tech giants like Google and Amazon, highlighting Operations’ role in leading these transformations. Kim points out that the drive for DevOps often stems from the need to compete with major technology companies and the challenges of outsourced technology and complex production deployments. He envisions a future where widespread DevOps adoption can significantly boost productivity and economic value, potentially addressing global challenges like climate change and poverty. At the PagerDuty Summit, Kim plans to share insights from his 17-year study of high-performing technology organizations and findings from the State of DevOps research, which surveyed over 25,000 professionals globally.