Over the last 18 months, organizations have shifted noticeably in response to competitive pressure. These changes demonstrates the urgency of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

One key insight emerges from our reporting: what worked yesterday often fails currently or ahead.

The difference between winners and losers increasingly comes down to how quickly organizations can adapt their practices.

What traditional thinkers overlooked is the pace of adoption. Beginning with initial adoption, the industry has seen exponential scaling in the broader market.

Key Insights

• The movement toward distributed systems represents a significant change in how organizations architect systems.
• The scope of contemporary platforms necessitates different expertise across development groups.
• Focus on continuous learning is likely to prove more important than chasing fashionable tools.