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This episode discusses six key trends shaping the software development lifecycle in 2026.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DevOps Sauna, Pinja Kujala and Stefan Poulsen break down the six key trends shaping the software development lifecycle in 2026. From the move from AI copilots to autonomous agents, to governance, regulation, cloud sovereignty, platform engineering, and AI cost optimization, this episode offers a practical look at what these shifts mean for modern organizations. A must-listen for CTOs, C-level leaders, and anyone working across DevOps and platform engineerin...

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Hosts: Pinja Kujala, Stefan Poulsen

Topics covered

• software development lifecycle
• AI copilots
• autonomous agents
• governance
• cloud sovereignty
• platform engineering
• AI cost optimization

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Organizations: Eficode

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