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Lendlease, a billion real estate entity, has chosen the GitLab DevSecOps platform to bring about a cultural shift in its software development teams. The company sought to enhance collaboration, increase visibility, and instill shared security responsibility within its teams, amidst the changing work structures prompted by the pandemic.

By replacing their complex toolchain with an end-to-end platform, Lendlease has achieved what they call “radical visibility.” This unified platform has torn down barriers between teams, enabling every member to have a comprehensive view of all project aspects. This heightened visibility empowers team members to contribute more significantly, as they can explore and learn about different parts of a project.

In addition to improved collaboration, GitLab’s platform has allowed Lendlease to overhaul their approach to security and legacy tech management. Security has been integrated into the application development process from the very beginning, ensuring that it is not an afterthought. This shared security mindset avoids last-minute feature testing and prevents work delays or slower releases. Lendlease believes that security is everyone’s responsibility, and the platform supports this cultural shift.

Moreover, the integration of legacy technology has enabled Lendlease to leverage its technical capabilities while meeting the needs of its teams and stakeholders. The company recognizes that good code never dies; it simply becomes legacy. By giving it new value, Lendlease can continue to benefit from its previous investments.

Furthermore, Lendlease sees generative AI as an additional resource rather than a job-stealing technology. Chief Software Architect Ciaran Hennessy believes that AI can significantly speed up the creation process, further enhancing the development capabilities of the company.

By adopting the GitLab DevSecOps platform, Lendlease has successfully driven a cultural shift in their software development teams. The platform has improved collaboration, visibility, and security practices, enabling Lendlease to adapt to changing work structures and enhance their software development capabilities.

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