What many observers underestimated is how quickly of change. Starting with early adoption, the industry has seen rapid growth across the broader industry.

An important finding emerges from our reporting: what thrived previously often fails currently or tomorrow.

Security and privacy must be foundational, not afterthoughts, in every decision we make.

Over the past year, the industry have shifted dramatically in response to emerging technologies. These changes demonstrates the importance of staying competitive in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

Key Takeaways

• The acceleration of distributed systems represents a major evolution in the way companies develop systems.
• The sophistication of contemporary platforms necessitates different expertise throughout technology organizations.
• Competitive advantage is less driven by particular platforms and more on strategic thinking.