This standard ensures automation is a core part of team mindset and system architecture-not an afterthought. By embedding automation into how we design and build, teams reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and deliver with greater speed and confidence.
It supports our policy to "Automate everything possible" and reinforces a modern engineering culture that values self-service, resilience, and scalable operations. Without this focus, teams risk fragmented systems, slower delivery, and rising operational debt.
Clearly defined impacts of meeting this standard include improved delivery flow, reduced risk, higher system resilience, and better alignment to business needs. Over time, teams will see reduced rework, faster time to value, and stronger system integrity.
Level 1 – Initial: Automation is seen as optional or only for tooling experts.
Level 2 – Managed: Teams adopt some automation, often driven by necessity.
Level 3 – Defined: Automation is a deliberate part of design and architectural practices.
Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed: The ROI of automation is measured and used to guide investment.
Level 5 – Optimising: Automation is treated as an essential, evolving enabler of delivery excellence.