Case Study
DevOps Enablement and Legacy Modernization
Cummins faced organizational and operational challenges related to business agility, which hindered their ability to compete in the rapidly evolving market due to the slow time-to-market.
To address this, the IT organization recognized the need to shift towards DevOps and modern software delivery practices, embracing cloud computing and enabling automation and resilience.
However, existing structures and workflows limited their ability to scale digital initiatives effectively. Achieving this transformation required not only new technology but also a fundamental shift in mindset, processes, and team capabilities.
Approach
Grape Up adopted a strategic, organization-wide approach to support Cummins in building the foundations for faster software delivery and greater operational agility.
A key element of this approach was the creation of a tailored DevOps Strategic Framework, which served as a guide for Cummins’ transformation. It mapped the current state, defined a clear target, and outlined practical steps across areas such as people, processes, governance, and measurement – ensuring all efforts directly supported business outcomes like time-to-market and scalability.
To demonstrate value early and build internal momentum, Grape Up initiated a pilot project, pairing with Cummins teams to deliver a real business case for DevOps. This allowed for hands-on learning, quick wins, and tangible results, helping to validate the strategy and accelerate organization-wide adoption.
Outcome
Cummins increase its ability to bring digital solutions to market, reduced operational risk, and improved the resilience and scalability of its software platforms.
The company adopted modern delivery practices, restructured around DevOps principles, and replaced legacy system with scalable, service-based cloud architecture – creating the operational flexibility needed for long-term growth.
To sustain and scale this transformation, Grape Up defined a clear DevOps maturity roadmap. This included an in-depth assessment of Cummins’ current state, identification of key gaps, and actionable recommendations across people, processes, development practices, infrastructure, and management.