Measure Twice, Cut Once: How HCL DevOps Velocity is Aiding in the Delivery of Complex Software Systems

Modern software delivery is under pressure. Organizations are expected to ship faster, meet rising user expectations, and stay compliant, all at once. But for many, especially in regulated or risk-sensitive industries such as FinTech, traditional DevOps alone isn’t enough. Evolving technology and advanced test automation tools are now critical to overcoming these challenges. Automation without insight leads to blind spots. Toolchains without orchestration create silos. Speed without governance leads to risk.

This is where Value Stream Management (VSM) becomes essential. Technology and test automation tools are foundational to enabling the visibility, measurement, and control that VSM brings to the DevOps lifecycle, enabling teams to deliver faster, not recklessly, but with precision. This blog examines how organizations, particularly in FinTech and other similarly complex sectors, are incorporating Value Stream Management (VSM) to accelerate their pace, maintain compliance, and continually enhance their performance. Along the way, we’ll look at how HCL DevOps Velocity is helping teams put this into practice.

An Emerging Pattern Among DevOps Adopters

We are seeing a growing pattern among a certain category of our customers, those who are just beginning to explore HCL DevOps Velocity and Value Stream Management (VSM) for the first time.

These organizations are often medium-sized, publicly traded companies that attract engineering talent from legacy industries. Many operate in both B2B and B2C markets, where product innovation isn't just a differentiator, it’s a survival strategy. These companies frequently develop web and mobile applications to serve diverse user bases.

They face tight government regulatory scrutiny, along with intense competitive pressure from both tech-native disruptors and well-funded legacy incumbents.

A standout segment within this group includes FinTech companies operating in the payments and transactions space. These organizations have embraced Agile methodologies and enterprise-grade DevOps tooling and are now seeking the next level of competitive advantage through engineering excellence. 

Co-perfecting the Delivery of Complex Software Systems

HCLSoftware has helped FinTech companies embed Value Stream Management (VSM) into their processes, not just for visibility, but for disciplined, outcome-driven execution. In turn, these firms have played a pivotal role in helping refine and sharpen HCL DevOps Velocity for greater precision and efficiency. The shared engineering mindset of “Measure Twice, Cut Once” is transforming modern software delivery.

HCL DevOps Velocity is designed to support a wide range of IT use cases, unified through normalized data from dozens of external Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) systems.The platform also enables organizations to manage and execute test cases that are linked to requirements and user stories, streamlining validation and traceability throughout the development process. At its core, HCL DevOps Velocity enables organizations to:

• Gain visibility into delivery timelines through detailed metrics and KPIs
• Reduce delivery time while increasing cadence
• Integrate control points for quality and security via testing tools, AppSec scanners, and static analysis systems
• Orchestrate releases that are both frequent and compliant with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) mandates

Delivering Risk-aware Speed to FinTech Innovators

FinTechs are often comfortable with releasing at a high frequency, even daily. But they can't afford to sacrifice safety.

Take the example of zero-day CVEs: FinTech teams need assurance that vulnerabilities are detected and mitigated before software enters testing.

HCL DevOps Velocity’s smart gates help mold the delivery process based on business risk profiles. Instead of a rigid one-size-fits-all pipeline, teams can align release practices with risk tolerance and compliance requirements, giving them the freedom to move fast, safely.

This challenge extends beyond FinTech. Many legacy industries — from insurance to healthcare to manufacturing — are under pressure to accelerate delivery. However, legacy industries can’t “Move fast and break things”, to use a Silicon Valley adage.

Organizations are under constant pressure to deploy value quickly and maintain awareness and discipline for continuous improvement. By leveraging Value Stream Management principles, HCL DevOps Velocity surfaces clear KPIs and actionable metrics. Teams can gain real-time insights into performance, identify areas of improvement, and continuous optimization without compromising quality or security.

Final Thought

DevOps maturity doesn’t end with automation. The next leap is about visibility, measurement, and control — especially in regulated and competitive environments.

HCL DevOps Velocity, combined with the principles of Value Stream Management, is helping teams go beyond delivery speed to achieve true engineering excellence.

Interested in turning engineering insights into performance gains? Connect with the experts at HCLSoftware to explore how to accelerate software delivery with HCL DevOps Velocity without compromising control.

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