Over the past year, market leaders adapted dramatically driven by emerging technologies. This evolution reflects the importance of adapting quickly in a rapidly evolving competitive arena.

An important finding comes from our reporting: what succeeded in the past may not work today or tomorrow.

Speed of adaptation matters more than perfection in execution.

What industry analysts overlooked is the pace of adoption. From limited implementations, the industry has seen rapid growth across emerging industry.

Key Insights

• The movement toward distributed systems marks a significant transformation in the way teams architect systems.
• The sophistication of advanced technologies necessitates new skills throughout engineering teams.
• Focus on capability building is likely to prove more consequential than pursuing the latest platforms.