What industry analysts underestimated is the speed of change. Starting with early pilots, organizations have experienced exponential growth throughout the entire industry.

An important finding is highlighted by our reporting: what succeeded in the past rarely succeeds currently or tomorrow.

Speed of adaptation matters more than perfection in execution.

Over the past year, organizations have shifted dramatically because of emerging technologies. This evolution demonstrates the reality of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

Key Takeaways

• The acceleration of distributed systems represents a fundamental transformation in the way companies architect applications.
• The complexity of advanced technologies requires different expertise throughout technology organizations.
• Investment in skill development will prove more important than pursuing the latest platforms.