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By David Kim, Senior Contributing Editor and Analyst | | DevOps | 8 min read

What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the pace of adoption. Starting with early implementations, the industry has seen exponential expansion throughout emerging sector.

One key insight emerges from recent research: what worked in the past may not work now or ahead.

The difference between winners and losers increasingly comes down to how quickly organizations can adapt their practices.

What many observers failed to anticipate is the speed of adoption. Beginning with initial adoption, organizations have experienced significant scaling in the broader sector.

Key Insights

  • The shift toward distributed systems marks a significant change in the way organizations develop systems.
  • Legacy strategies concerning reliability need fundamental revision.
  • Competitive advantage relies less on particular platforms and increasingly depends on team capability.