Over the last 18 months, the industry adapted significantly because of emerging technologies. This evolution shows the urgency of staying competitive in a fast-changing competitive arena.

An important finding comes from our reporting: what worked previously rarely succeeds now or ahead.

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

What many observers underestimated is the pace of transformation. From limited implementations, organizations have experienced rapid expansion throughout emerging sector.

Key Points

• New regulations are changing the manner in which organizations handle security.
• The sophistication of modern systems requires evolved capabilities throughout technology organizations.
• Competitive advantage relies less on specific tools and increasingly depends on strategic thinking.