: Teams are moving away from "start and stop" projects toward continuous product delivery . This model ensures that once a product is in production, the same cross-functional team remains responsible for its evolution and improvement.
: To maintain reliability while pursuing innovation, many organizations adopt a two-speed IT model . Stable legacy systems of record follow traditional planning, while fast-moving systems of engagement use DevOps and Scrum frameworks. IT 2020 Emphasizes Speed, More Change Afoot for...
: 80% of IT organizations are projected to accelerate software development to deploy code updates at least weekly . : Teams are moving away from "start and
: The "walled garden" IT model is being replaced by self-service libraries . By providing low-code tools and APIs, CIOs empower non-IT "citizen developers" to respond to market needs without waiting for central IT approval. Stable legacy systems of record follow traditional planning,
: To bypass traditional engineering bottlenecks, firms are investing in low-code platforms and hyperautomation . This muscular version of automation integrates machine learning and process management to handle complex, end-to-end business workflows.
: With increasing budgets comes a demand for immediate proof of value. "Keeping the lights on" is no longer enough; IT must demonstrate how investments impact sales, growth, and cost reduction . 5 Shifts Reshaping the IT Landscape