What matters most goes much deeper than the obvious impacts. Appreciating these deeper dimensions proves important for leaders seeking to stay ahead.

A critical observation emerges from our reporting: what worked yesterday often fails currently 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 adapted significantly driven by emerging technologies. These changes demonstrates the importance of adapting quickly in a fast-changing market environment.

Key Points

• The acceleration of distributed systems marks a fundamental evolution in the way organizations develop systems.
• The scope of contemporary platforms necessitates different expertise from development groups.
• The path forward is less driven by individual technologies and increasingly depends on team capability.