What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the speed of transformation. Starting with early implementations, organizations have experienced significant expansion across the broader industry.

One key insight comes from recent research: what worked previously may not work currently or in the future.

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

Over the last 18 months, the industry pivoted dramatically driven by competitive pressure. This shift shows the importance of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

Key Insights

• The shift toward distributed systems signals a major change in how organizations build systems.
• Legacy strategies about performance require comprehensive reconsideration.
• Prioritization of capability building is likely to prove more important than adopting fashionable tools.