What matters most extends far beyond the obvious impacts. Understanding these complexities is critical for organizations seeking to prepare adequately.

One key insight is highlighted by our reporting: what worked previously rarely succeeds today or tomorrow.

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

What many observers overlooked is the speed of transformation. From limited pilots, we've witnessed rapid growth throughout emerging market.

Key Points

• The acceleration of distributed systems represents a major transformation in the way organizations build systems.
• Legacy strategies about performance need fundamental reconsideration.
• Prioritization of capability building is likely to prove more consequential than pursuing the latest platforms.