From Edge to Enterprise: The Evolution of AI and Cloud-Native Technologies

/ AI, Application Development, Automation, DevOps, DevSecOps, Edge Computing, Observability
From Edge to Enterprise: The Evolution of AI and Cloud-Native Technologies

This report covers the latest advancements and trends shaping the application development landscape, with a focus on innovation across AI, cloud-native architectures, and edge computing. From simplifying developer workflows to enhancing observability and security, it highlights the key challenges and opportunities driving transformation. As enterprises strive for greater scalability, cost-efficiency, and real-time insights, this report provides actionable guidance to help stakeholders navigate the complexities of modern development and embrace the next wave of technological evolution.

Key Takeaways

AI and Automation Redefining Application Development: Generative AI and automation are transforming workflows across industries, accelerating innovation, reducing complexity, and enabling real-time data-driven decision-making.

Cloud-Native Technologies Driving Scalability: Cloud-native architectures, such as Kubernetes, serverless, and WebAssembly, are enabling organizations to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and optimize performance for distributed and edge workloads.

Observability and Security as Strategic Priorities: Modern observability tools and DevSecOps practices are evolving to provide actionable insights, enhance system reliability, and mitigate security risks, addressing the challenges of increasingly complex IT environments.

Simplification of Developer Workflows: Integrated platforms and advancements like zero-ETL pipelines, API sandboxes, and AI-powered tools are streamlining development and legacy modernization, empowering developers to focus on delivering impactful solutions.

Authors

  • Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.

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  • Bringing more than a decade of varying experience crossing multiple sectors such as legal, financial, and tech, Sam Weston is an accomplished professional that excels in ensuring success across various industries. Currently, Sam serves as an Industry Analyst at Efficiently Connected where she collaborates closely in the areas of application modernization, DevOps, storage, and infrastructure. With a keen eye for research, Sam produces valuable insights and custom content to support strategic initiatives and enhance market understanding. Rooted in the fields of tech, law, finance operations and marketing, Sam provides a unique viewpoint to her position, fostering innovation and delivering impactful solutions within the industry. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics from Colorado State University and is passionate about leveraging her diverse skill set to drive growth and empower clients to succeed.

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