What traditional thinkers underestimated is the pace of change. Starting with early pilots, the industry has seen rapid growth across the entire industry.

A critical observation comes from our reporting: what thrived in the past often fails currently or in the future.

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

Over the last 18 months, organizations adapted noticeably because of emerging technologies. This evolution shows the urgency of remaining relevant in a fast-changing competitive arena.

Key Takeaways

• The acceleration of cloud-native represents a major transformation in the way companies develop applications.
• Conventional wisdom about security demand significant rethinking.
• Focus on skill development is likely to prove more consequential than adopting the latest platforms.