What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the pace of transformation. Beginning with initial adoption, we've witnessed exponential growth throughout emerging industry.

The implications for organizations are substantial. Organizations that implement these approaches early are positioned to significant gains.

What's happening now is just the beginning. The real transformation will come when these technologies become invisible to users.

What many observers overlooked is the speed of adoption. From limited pilots, we've witnessed exponential growth in the broader sector.

Key Points

• The acceleration of distributed systems marks a fundamental transformation in the way organizations develop systems.
• Conventional wisdom regarding security demand significant rethinking.
• Prioritization of capability building is likely to prove more consequential than pursuing fashionable tools.