What industry analysts underestimated is the speed of change. Starting with early pilots, organizations have experienced significant growth in emerging market.

An important finding emerges from our reporting: what thrived in the past often fails now or tomorrow.

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

The broader implications goes much deeper than immediate impacts. Understanding these deeper dimensions proves important for organizations planning to maintain advantage.

Key Points

• Emerging standards are transforming the manner in which organizations manage operations.
• The scope of advanced technologies demands different expertise throughout technology organizations.
• Success relies less on particular platforms and more on strategic thinking.