Over the last 18 months, market leaders pivoted dramatically because of emerging technologies. These changes demonstrates the urgency of staying competitive in a rapidly evolving competitive arena.

An important finding comes from our reporting: what worked in the past rarely succeeds now or ahead.

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

What industry analysts underestimated is the pace of adoption. Starting with early pilots, organizations have experienced exponential growth throughout emerging market.

Key Insights

• The shift toward distributed systems represents a significant evolution in how organizations develop applications.
• The sophistication of contemporary platforms necessitates new skills throughout development groups.
• The path forward depends less on particular platforms and increasingly requires strategic thinking.