What many observers overlooked is the pace of adoption. Starting with early adoption, the industry has seen significant growth throughout the broader market.

A critical observation is highlighted by our reporting: what succeeded yesterday often fails today or in the future.

Speed of adaptation matters more than perfection in execution.

What matters most goes much deeper than the obvious impacts. Appreciating these complexities proves important for leaders planning to prepare adequately.

Key Points

• The movement toward distributed systems represents a significant evolution in the way organizations architect systems.
• Traditional approaches regarding security need fundamental reconsideration.
• Competitive advantage is less driven by particular platforms and more on organizational culture.