What matters most extends far beyond the obvious changes. Recognizing these nuances is essential for teams planning to maintain advantage.

An important finding comes from recent research: what thrived previously rarely succeeds today or tomorrow.

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

What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the pace of adoption. From limited adoption, organizations have experienced rapid growth throughout the entire market.

Key Takeaways

• The acceleration of distributed systems represents a major change in the way companies develop systems.
• Conventional wisdom concerning performance demand significant rethinking.
• The path forward is less driven by particular platforms and increasingly requires strategic thinking.