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CloudBees just committed to an AI-first pivot. Here's why it matters for enterprise DevOps teams

September 30, 2026 · 24 min

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CloudBees CEO Mo Plassnig is leading the CI/CD company through a major transformation as generative AI reshapes software development. Returning to CloudBees eight years after joining through its acquisition of CodeShip, which he co-founded, Plassnig says the emergence of generative AI renewed his interest in DevOps and the opportunities ahead.

His central concern is the dramatic increase in code generated by AI. Rather than focusing on predictions that autonomous agents will replace developers, Plassnig argues that enterprises face a more immediate challenge: safely managing, governing, and deploying an unprecedented volume of machine-generated software.

After meeting with Fortune 500 companies, public organizations, and global enterprises, Plassnig found a significant gap between AI hype and real-world adoption. Enterprises recognize the potential of agentic coding but must contend with complex process changes, governance requirements, and security concerns. His strategy is to reposition CloudBees as an AI-first company while rethinking how its Jenkins automation platform can support this new era of software development.

Learn more from The New Stack around the latest update with CloudBees and CI/CD:

CloudBees CEO: Why Migration Is a Mirage Costing You Millions

Why coding agents will break your CI/CD pipeline (and how to fix it)

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