What traditional thinkers failed to anticipate is the speed of transformation. Starting with early adoption, organizations have experienced exponential growth throughout emerging market.

The implications for organizations are substantial. Organizations that adopt these strategies proactively stand to gain competitive advantages.

Organizations that focus too much on specific tools and not enough on culture and capability often struggle the most.

Over the last 18 months, market leaders adapted dramatically because of competitive pressure. This shift reflects the importance of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

Key Insights

• The movement toward distributed systems signals a fundamental evolution in how organizations develop systems.
• Legacy strategies about performance demand significant reconsideration.
• Prioritization of continuous learning is likely to prove more important than chasing trendy technologies.