This standard ensures build, test, and deploy processes are fully automated and consistently applied. By removing manual steps, teams gain speed, reduce errors, and create more stable, reliable releases.
It supports our policy to "Automate everything possible" and drives a delivery culture focused on flow, repeatability, and quality at scale. Without this standard, teams risk slow, error-prone deployments, reduced confidence, and mounting technical 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: Build and deploy are manual and inconsistent.
Level 2 – Managed: Basic scripting or tools are used but vary across teams.
Level 3 – Defined: CI/CD pipelines are established and applied consistently.
Level 4 – Quantitatively Managed: Pipeline performance is monitored and optimised across the org.
Level 5 – Optimising: Automation enables continuous deployment with self-healing and adaptive workflows.