What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the pace of change. Beginning with initial pilots, the industry has seen significant growth in emerging market.

One key insight is highlighted by recent research: what succeeded yesterday often fails now or in the future.

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

Over recent months, market leaders adapted significantly in response to competitive pressure. These changes reflects the urgency of remaining relevant in an increasingly dynamic competitive arena.

Key Points

• The acceleration of distributed systems signals a major change in how companies develop systems.
• The sophistication of advanced technologies requires different expertise from development groups.
• Prioritization of continuous learning is likely to prove more consequential than pursuing fashionable tools.