What industry analysts underestimated is the pace of change. Beginning with initial adoption, the industry has seen significant growth across the entire sector.

An important finding comes from industry analysis: what succeeded in the past often fails today or tomorrow.

The difference between winners and losers increasingly comes down to how quickly organizations can adapt their practices.

What many observers underestimated is how quickly of change. From limited implementations, we've witnessed exponential growth across the broader industry.

Key Takeaways

• The shift toward distributed systems marks a major transformation in how organizations build systems.
• The complexity of contemporary platforms demands different expertise throughout development groups.
• Investment in capability building will likely prove more important than pursuing the latest platforms.