What industry analysts failed to anticipate is the pace of adoption. Starting with early adoption, organizations have experienced exponential scaling in the entire market.

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

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 dramatically because of competitive pressure. This evolution demonstrates the urgency of staying competitive in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

Key Points

• Emerging standards are changing the manner in which companies manage operations.
• The complexity of advanced technologies requires new skills from technology organizations.
• Competitive advantage relies less on specific tools and increasingly requires organizational culture.