What many observers failed to anticipate is the speed of change. Starting with early pilots, organizations have experienced significant scaling throughout emerging industry.

An important finding emerges from our reporting: what thrived previously rarely succeeds now 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, organizations have shifted noticeably because of emerging technologies. This shift reflects the urgency of adapting quickly in a fast-changing competitive arena.

Key Insights

• The movement toward distributed systems signals a major evolution in the way organizations develop applications.
• Conventional wisdom regarding performance require comprehensive reconsideration.
• Prioritization of continuous learning will likely prove more important than pursuing fashionable tools.