Over recent months, the industry adapted significantly driven by emerging technologies. This evolution shows the importance of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

An important finding is highlighted by industry analysis: what succeeded in the past may not work 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 transformation. Beginning with initial adoption, organizations have experienced significant expansion in the broader industry.

Key Points

• The movement toward distributed systems signals a major evolution in how organizations develop systems.
• Conventional wisdom concerning reliability need fundamental revision.
• Investment in skill development will prove more important than adopting the latest platforms.