What traditional thinkers underestimated is the speed of change. Beginning with initial implementations, the industry has seen significant growth in the entire industry.

An important finding emerges from recent research: what succeeded yesterday may not work today or in the future.

Organizations that focus too much on specific tools and not enough on culture and capability often struggle the most.

What matters most goes much deeper than immediate changes. Understanding these deeper dimensions proves important for organizations wanting to stay ahead.

Key Insights

• The acceleration of distributed systems signals a fundamental transformation in how companies develop systems.
• The sophistication of contemporary platforms requires evolved capabilities from technology organizations.
• Prioritization of skill development will likely prove more consequential than chasing trendy technologies.