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By Michael Thompson, Senior Correspondent and Expert | | Open Source | 8 min read

Over the last 18 months, the industry have shifted dramatically because of emerging technologies. These changes reflects the reality of remaining relevant in a fast-changing competitive arena.

A critical observation is highlighted by industry analysis: what succeeded yesterday rarely succeeds 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 pivoted noticeably driven by emerging technologies. These changes demonstrates the reality of adapting quickly in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Key Points

  • The shift toward distributed systems signals a major change in how teams build applications.
  • The scope of contemporary platforms requires new skills from development groups.
  • Focus on skill development is likely to prove more valuable than pursuing the latest platforms.
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