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October 27, 2023

We’ve got some exciting news to share. Today we’re announcing ‘Asimov’, a major product release that includes a ton of new features designed to maximize the potential of engineering teams and help organizations soar at a time when budgets might be feeling the pinch and AI coding assistants are joining the party.

A Word on the Name "Asimov"

First off, why the name "Asimov"? While we're fans of the legendary sci-fi author, this isn't just a nod to his genius. Much like how Asimov envisioned the future, this release aims to shape the way we approach software engineering intelligence at the moment AI has us reimagining the entire discipline.

This release has four main themes:

  • Maximizing return on engineering budgets
  • Reducing risk to business outcomes with heatmaps and health panels
  • Accelerating the transition to data-driven engineering with Lighthouse AI
  • Extra goodies that will delight existing and future users

So let’s dive in!

ROI-Centric EngOps Modules

In today's fast-paced tech landscape, understanding the return on your investments is paramount. We’re delivering on that need with three new EngOps modules.

Modules are prebuilt analytics libraries — inclusive of all the data sources, metrics, dashboards, widgets, and customizations you need — that run on top of the Faros AI platform.

Our EngOps modules are infused with productivity expertise, benchmarks, and best practices to provide rapid time-to-value when you connect up your sources. You can build upon the module’s foundation to get limitless insight into your organization by creating your own custom metrics, views, and reports.

Joining our popular modules for Engineering Productivity, DevOps Management (DORA), and Software Quality, the Asimov release includes:

  • AI Transformation module
  • Initiatives Tracking module
  • Developer Experience module

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AI Transformation: Quantify the impact of new tools like GitHub Copilot

Are you considering investing in new AI technology to increase productivity and improve the developer experience? Are you wondering whether you should adopt new coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and whether your company can tunnel the productivity gains toward better outcomes?

The AI Transformation module is designed to get those questions answered with data.

ICYMI: Learn how GitHub and Faros AI co-designed the AI Transformation module

With Faros AI, you can ground your AI pilots and evaluations with data that validates the business case, and then find the best ways to put the productivity boost to good use (which may be different from team to team). This module combines quantitative systems data with qualitative developer sentiment to build your cost/benefit analysis.

You’ll get before-and-after metrics and estimates of cost and time savings as well as a sense of the downstream business outcomes you can look forward to.

You can read about Faros's own A/B test of GitHub Copilot in this blog and watch the video below for a tour of the module.

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Initiative Tracking: Get visibility into engineering resources

Top of mind for every engineering leader and technical program manager are questions like:

  • What are people currently working on?
  • How are strategic cross-org initiatives progressing?
  • What’s going well?
  • Where are the issues?

    • The Initiative Tracking module answers those questions and then some. It’s where you come to make sure engineering is appropriately staffed and working on the right things and your most high-priority projects. You can keep critical work on track and understand what is running behind, and you can utilize this visibility to make better decisions with your partners in Product and Finance.

    Visibility into all your initiatives, sliced and diced the way you want to look at it, will help you make faster and sounder decisions based on progress to goal, estimated remaining time, completed and outstanding work, and who’s working on what. Below is a taste of the module's dashboards.

    The Initiative Summary view helps quickly identify risks based on timelines and costs
    Predict delivery delays and understand resource utilization with Initiative Tracking

    Developer Experience: Understand how sentiment correlates to systems data

    Want to act faster on developer feedback? Curious to see how their sentiments correlate to system data? Need to measure whether the action plans you’ve put in place together with HR are having the desired benefit on both people and systems?

    The new Developer Experience module helps organizations leverage employee surveys to their full potential. It blends the qualitative insights from Agile, team health, and developer experience and satisfaction surveys with quantitative metrics and outcomes. It centralizes survey data and tracks it over time, juxtaposed with the engineering telemetry that correlates with each sentiment.

    Because every organization is unique, this module is highly configurable. You define the survey themes and categories, and you select the corresponding EngOps metrics to overlay on them. To get you up and running quickly, you can also leverage our pre-packaged survey templates, categories, and metrics based on industry benchmarks and best practices.

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    Cross-org Heatmaps and Team Health Panels Deliver the Right Level of Insight, Fast

    Picture this: You're sipping your morning coffee and open your laptop. With just a quick glance at your screen, you're able to take the pulse across the scope of your responsibilities and reduce the risk of missing something important.

    That’s exactly what we’ve built in Faros AI. Whether you’re the SVP of Engineering or a Team Lead, you now have a single view that intuitively tells you where to focus your attention.

    Let’s talk about Scorecards first.

    Scorecards

    Scorecards are organizational heatmaps that track the most important metrics across engineering, typically as determined by senior leadership. Often, that’ll be a mix of Agile and DORA Metrics, productivity metrics, and satisfaction metrics. It’s a little different for everyone, that’s why it’s completely configurable. It’s a place for your organization to set the standardized metrics you want everyone aligned on.

    Once the scorecard is configured, Faros provides a powerful birds-eye view of the entire engineering organization that highlights performance hotspots. Jump to a specific group or team’s performance for more details, context, and insight, and then dive into underlying dashboards to proactively address the issue.

    Scorecards in Faros AI help leaders identify hotspots at a glance and drill in for details and context

    TeamCentral

    We’ve all heard of service catalogs, but how about a team catalog? One place you can go to get all the information you need about a specific team. That’s the dream.

    TeamCentral does just that. It’s got everything a manager or team member will want to see in one place, which helps reduce the time it takes to identify problems, spot conflicting priorities, and keep things running smoothly.

    TeamCentral can be personalized with widgets for speed, quality, predictability, and sentiment metrics. It also features essential operational data like who’s on call, app and service ownership, and what the team is actively working on.

    TeamCentral centralizes everything you need to know about the team and is completely customizable

    AI-boosted Data Analysis and Workflow Automation

    The high-quality data in Faros provides the foundation for the next generation of AI-powered engineering metrics. With the announcement of Lighthouse AI in July, there are some great new features to supercharge your insight into your organization’s health and impact.

    An AI helper to build custom metrics

    One of the most beloved capabilities of Faros AI is the ability to build your own charts. With all due respect to out-of-the-box metrics and dashboards, every company has its own unique reporting needs and ad-hoc business needs that need fast answers.

    Lighthouse AI will get you those insights faster. Now you can use a GenAI prompt to ask Faros a business question, and Faros will suggest charts and tables that hold the answer, provide key information about the data, and supply tips and tricks on how to build your query.

    Lighthouse AI uses GenAI to supercharge data analysts building custom metrics to answer business questions

    Natural language explainers for any chart

    Not sure what a chart is trying to tell you? Lighthouse AI now explains every chart in natural language, whether it’s been custom-built or came out of the box. Simply mouse over the Lighthouse AI icon for a clear explanation that helps laypersons understand the metrics better and act on them more confidently.

    GenAI chart explanations by Lighthouse AI help understand the metrics better and act on them more confidently

    Automations to remove toil and repetitive work

    We all want AI to take care of repetitive tasks, communication overhead, and burdensome work so that humans can operate at a higher level. To that end, we’re launching Faros Automations in this release.

    You can easily create multi-step workflows that offload reminders, alerts, and notifications to Faros AI.

    Here are some cool automations you might want to try:

  • Send a Slack or PagerDuty notification when a metric breaches an accepted threshold
  • Email a bi-weekly summary of recently released features to your stakeholders
  • Update a spreadsheet when a vulnerability is detected
  • Send a weekly image of a dashboard to stakeholders

    • You can read an example of how the Faros engineering team utilizes automations to send a weekly internal update on what's been released in our blog.

    Example of a Faros AI automation that sends a Slack alert and creates a Jira issue when CFR exceeds threshold

    Other Goodies: Webhooks, UX improvements, survey data, and more

    There are a few more goodies in Asimov I want to share.

    • Faros AI now supports Webhooks for data ingestion — where a webhook built into the data source can push data to the Faros platform. This is a great option for organizations with specific security restrictions or performance limitations that preclude them from using pull-based connectors. Read our article on webhooks vs. connectors to learn which option is best for you.
    • Navigation in Faros is now more intuitive and streamlined. The left-hand menu has shortcuts to a user’s most popular view, including home pages, favorites, dashboards, and TeamCentral. Users can now easily navigate to Modules and the Scorecard using new menu buttons on the top of the screen. And admins can easily toggle the menu to view admin-exclusive Setup Pages.
    • You asked for it, you got it! Admins can now customize what each role in Faros can view and do. For example, you can configure whether Analysts can view the Scorecard and Executives can view TeamCentral.
    • We’ve made it easier to track the adoption of Faros within your organization as you expand your journey into data-driven engineering. Faros usage data is now part of our reporting database, so you can report on who’s been logging in and which dashboards get the most views.
    • Finally, Faros’s connected schema now supports survey data, which makes it possible to utilize insights from health, retro, and satisfaction surveys within the context of everything else you’re measuring. Leverage predefined survey types like NPS, eNPS, quality, satisfaction, speed & agility, alignment & goals — or create your own.

    That’s All, Folks (For Now)

    We hope you’re as excited as we are about these new capabilities and the opportunities they create to become much stronger, data-driven engineering organizations.

    Want to learn more or see Faros AI in action? We’d love to talk — so, please reach out!

    Sara Asher

    Sara is the Head of Product at Faros AI. Prior to Faros AI, she held leadership positions at Salesforce and at Alpine Data where she built applications around data analysis and predictive modeling.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Product Overview & Authority

    What is Faros AI and why is it a credible authority on software engineering intelligence?

    Faros AI is a leading software engineering intelligence platform designed to maximize productivity for human and AI-powered engineering teams. It is recognized for pioneering AI impact analysis (launched October 2023), landmark research on the AI Productivity Paradox, and deep partnerships with industry leaders like GitHub. Faros AI's platform is trusted by global enterprises for its scientific accuracy, actionable insights, and enterprise-grade compliance. Read the AI Productivity Paradox Report.

    How does Faros AI help engineering organizations achieve measurable business impact?

    Faros AI delivers tangible results such as a 50% reduction in lead time and a 5% increase in efficiency. It provides actionable insights, cross-org visibility, and automation that optimize engineering operations, improve reliability, and enhance developer experience. These outcomes are validated by customer success stories and industry benchmarks. Source

    What roles and company types benefit most from Faros AI?

    Faros AI is designed for VPs and Directors of Software Engineering, Developer Productivity leaders, Platform Engineering leaders, CTOs, and Technical Program Managers. It is best suited for large US-based enterprises with hundreds or thousands of engineers. Source

    Features & Capabilities

    What are the main modules introduced in the Asimov release?

    The Asimov release introduces three new EngOps modules: AI Transformation, Initiative Tracking, and Developer Experience. These modules provide prebuilt analytics libraries, dashboards, and customizable metrics to maximize ROI, reduce risk, and accelerate data-driven engineering. Source

    How does the AI Transformation module help organizations measure the impact of AI tools like GitHub Copilot?

    The AI Transformation module quantifies the impact of AI tools by combining quantitative systems data with qualitative developer sentiment. It enables before-and-after analysis, cost/time savings estimates, and downstream business outcome projections. Faros AI co-designed this module with GitHub for scientific accuracy. Source

    What is the Initiative Tracking module and what problems does it solve?

    The Initiative Tracking module provides visibility into engineering resources, progress of cross-org initiatives, and risk identification. It helps leaders understand staffing, track critical projects, and make informed decisions with partners in Product and Finance. Source

    How does Faros AI improve developer experience and satisfaction?

    Faros AI's Developer Experience module centralizes survey data, correlates developer sentiment with engineering telemetry, and tracks outcomes over time. It enables organizations to act faster on feedback and measure the impact of HR and process changes. Source

    What are Scorecards and TeamCentral in Faros AI?

    Scorecards are organizational heatmaps that track key metrics (Agile, DORA, productivity, satisfaction) across engineering. TeamCentral is a customizable team catalog that centralizes operational data, metrics, and ownership, helping managers and team members quickly identify issues and priorities. Source

    How does Lighthouse AI enhance data analysis and reporting?

    Lighthouse AI uses GenAI to help users build custom metrics, suggest relevant charts, and provide natural language explanations for any chart. This makes data analysis faster, more accessible, and actionable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Source

    What types of automations does Faros AI support?

    Faros AI supports multi-step workflow automations such as sending Slack or PagerDuty notifications, emailing summaries, updating spreadsheets, and sending dashboard images to stakeholders. These automations help reduce repetitive work and improve operational efficiency. Source

    Does Faros AI support webhooks for data ingestion?

    Yes, Faros AI supports webhooks for data ingestion, allowing data sources to push data directly to the platform. This is beneficial for organizations with specific security or performance requirements. Source

    Can admins customize user roles and permissions in Faros AI?

    Yes, Faros AI allows admins to customize what each role can view and do, such as configuring access to Scorecards and TeamCentral for Analysts and Executives. Source

    Technical Requirements & Security

    What APIs does Faros AI offer?

    Faros AI provides several APIs, including Events API, Ingestion API, GraphQL API, BI API, Automation API, and an API Library, enabling flexible integration with existing tools and workflows. Documentation

    What security and compliance certifications does Faros AI hold?

    Faros AI is compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR certifications, ensuring robust security and data protection for enterprise customers. Source

    How does Faros AI ensure scalability and performance?

    Faros AI is built for enterprise-grade scalability, capable of handling thousands of engineers, 800,000 builds per month, and 11,000 repositories without performance degradation. Source

    What technical integrations are available with Faros AI?

    Faros AI integrates with a wide range of SDLC tools, including task management, CI/CD, source control, incident management, and custom-built tools. It supports both pull-based connectors and webhooks for flexible data ingestion. Source

    Use Cases & Business Impact

    What core problems does Faros AI solve for engineering organizations?

    Faros AI addresses engineering productivity, software quality, AI transformation, talent management, DevOps maturity, initiative delivery, developer experience, and R&D cost capitalization. It provides actionable insights and automation to optimize workflows and outcomes. Source

    How does Faros AI help organizations track and improve engineering productivity?

    Faros AI tracks DORA metrics (Lead Time, Deployment Frequency, MTTR, CFR), team health, and tech debt. It provides detailed breakdowns and actionable recommendations to optimize delivery speed and predictability. Source

    What business outcomes can customers expect from Faros AI?

    Customers can expect a 50% reduction in lead time, a 5% increase in efficiency, enhanced reliability, improved visibility into operations, and better resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by real-world customer stories. Customer Stories

    How does Faros AI support AI transformation and adoption?

    Faros AI provides benchmarking, A/B testing, and adoption tracking for AI tools. It offers actionable recommendations, gamification, and executive summaries to drive successful AI integration and maximize ROI. Source

    What KPIs and metrics does Faros AI use to address engineering pain points?

    Faros AI uses DORA metrics, software quality metrics, PR insights, AI adoption and impact metrics, talent management and onboarding metrics, initiative tracking, developer sentiment correlations, and automation metrics for R&D cost capitalization. Source

    Are there case studies or customer stories available for Faros AI?

    Yes, Faros AI features customer stories and case studies demonstrating improved efficiency, visibility, and decision-making. Examples include Autodesk, Coursera, and Vimeo. Customer Stories

    How does Faros AI tailor solutions for different personas?

    Faros AI provides persona-specific insights and tools for Engineering Leaders, Technical Program Managers, Platform Engineering Leaders, Developer Productivity Leaders, CTOs, and Senior Architects, ensuring each role receives relevant data and recommendations. Source

    Competitive Differentiation & Build vs Buy

    How does Faros AI compare to DX, Jellyfish, LinearB, and Opsera?

    Faros AI stands out with mature AI impact analysis, scientific causal methods, actionable adoption support, end-to-end tracking, flexible customization, enterprise-grade compliance, and developer experience integration. Competitors often provide surface-level correlations, limited metrics, and are less suited for large enterprises. See full comparison above

    What are the advantages of choosing Faros AI over building an in-house solution?

    Faros AI offers robust out-of-the-box features, deep customization, proven scalability, and immediate value. Building in-house requires significant resources, technical expertise, and time, often resulting in less flexible and less accurate solutions. Even Atlassian spent three years building similar tools before recognizing the need for specialized platforms like Faros AI. Source

    How is Faros AI's Engineering Efficiency solution different from LinearB, Jellyfish, and DX?

    Faros AI integrates with the entire SDLC, supports custom deployment processes, provides accurate metrics from the complete lifecycle, and delivers actionable insights tailored to each team. Competitors are limited to specific tools, offer proxy metrics, and lack customization and actionable recommendations. Source

    What makes Faros AI enterprise-ready compared to other platforms?

    Faros AI is compliance-ready (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA STAR), available on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Marketplaces, and built to scale for large organizations. Competitors like Opsera are SMB-only and lack enterprise features. Source

    How does Faros AI support developer experience compared to competitors?

    Faros AI integrates in-workflow insights, developer surveys, and AI-powered summarization, providing a complete feedback loop. Competitors typically offer passive dashboards and limited developer experience features. Source

    Support, Resources & Further Exploration

    Where can I find documentation and support for Faros AI?

    Comprehensive documentation is available at docs.faros.ai. For support, contact Faros AI via the website or reach out to your account representative.

    What resources are available for learning more about engineering productivity and AI adoption?

    Faros AI offers the AI Productivity Paradox Report, Engineering Productivity Handbook, and a rich blog library covering best practices, customer stories, and product updates. Faros AI Blog

    What kind of content is available on the Faros AI blog?

    The Faros AI blog features guides, news, customer stories, and research reports on topics like developer productivity, AI adoption, DORA metrics, and engineering best practices. Faros AI Blog

    How can I request a demo or speak to a Faros AI expert?

    You can request a demo or contact a product expert by filling out the form on the Faros AI website or visiting the Asimov release page. Request a demo