What many observers underestimated is the pace of adoption. Starting with early pilots, organizations have experienced exponential growth throughout emerging industry.

An important finding emerges from our reporting: what worked previously may not work today or ahead.

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 noticeably because of competitive pressure. This evolution reflects the reality of remaining relevant in a fast-changing market environment.

Key Points

• The acceleration of distributed systems signals a fundamental evolution in the way teams develop solutions.
• Conventional wisdom regarding reliability need fundamental rethinking.
• Success depends less on particular platforms and more on strategic thinking.