CloudBees has revealed a new development in its DevOps strategy: CloudBees Unify, a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to bring centralized control and visibility across an organization’s existing development tools—without forcing disruptive changes to current workflows.
Officially announced on May 20 and currently available through early access, CloudBees Unify is designed to enhance governance, performance monitoring, and delivery speed within hybrid and complex software ecosystems. Rather than requiring teams to abandon or migrate from their current setups, Unify acts as a smart overlay, integrating with popular developer tools and platforms.
According to CloudBees, Unify provides a centralized control layer that connects with tools already used in development pipelines, such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Its modular, open architecture allows for phased adoption, ensuring teams can evolve their DevOps practices without engaging in expensive “lift-and-shift” transitions.
Unlike traditional monolithic DevOps solutions, Unify doesn’t attempt to replace existing tools. Instead, it works alongside them—standardizing security protocols, enforcing governance policies, and enhancing productivity through intelligent automation.
Expected to be generally available by fall, CloudBees Unify brings several forward-thinking features aimed at optimizing software delivery:
AI-Powered Testing and Delivery Optimization: The platform uses artificial intelligence to determine which tests offer the most value per code commit, minimizing redundant checks and reducing delivery time.
Unified Interface for CI/CD Oversight: A centralized dashboard enables real-time observability and governance, spanning across toolchains and cloud environments.
Incremental Adoption with Legacy Support: Integration with legacy infrastructure allows organizations to modernize gradually, avoiding the risks and costs of full system overhauls.
Built-In Security and Compliance: Automated scans and enforcement mechanisms are embedded throughout the development lifecycle to ensure regulatory alignment and reduce manual oversight.
Enhanced Developer Workflows: Compatibility with config-as-code models and GitHub Actions streamlines how teams define policies, enforce them, and track changes.
With software environments growing more complex and distributed, CloudBees positions Unify as a response to the growing need for visibility and consistency across fragmented toolchains. By combining automation, AI, and flexible architecture, the company hopes to simplify delivery pipelines while strengthening oversight and performance.
CloudBees emphasizes that Unify is not just another DevOps tool—but a control plane meant to evolve with the needs of modern enterprises, allowing them to scale without sacrificing stability or governance.