Jyoti Bansal, CEO of
Harness, announced the company’s acquisition of Armory’s assets. The acquisition includes Armory’s customer base, intellectual property and the hiring of a substantial number of their engineers and technical personnel. This strategic move aligns with Harness’s position as a leader in next-gen CI/CD solutions, showcasing a commitment to evolving DevOps practices. Jyoti emphasized the ongoing shift towards a more intelligent and automated DevOps era, citing the importance of platform engineering teams in streamlining development processes. The conversation also touched on Harness’s success with its open-source Git repository, Gitness, and the broader evolution of DevOps from a homegrown approach to a platform-driven model. This acquisition solidifies Harness’s position as a key player in the DevOps space, aiming to provide a seamless experience for developers through advanced automation and platform capabilities.
