“Although the majority of current API capability is at a basic or intermediate level, most organization see APIs as critical for Digital Platform strategy. The main challenges that need to be addressed for API strategy are security concerns, lack of skills, and lack of API standards.”

“Development based on agile methodologies continues to grow, with 46% using agile for most or even all of their application development. Organizations are primarily adopting agile to accelerate product delivery, improve alignment between IT and business and to better manage changing priorities.”

“Organizations are still gathering information to inform their AI adoption strategy to facilitate decision making and automate processes. As a result, an AI initiative is most commonly deemed successful when it improves decision making and process efficiency. Organizations aim to improve operational efficiency, data management capabilities, and customer experience and engagement through the application of AI.”

“Availability and affordability will be key to driving adoption of 5G amongst organizations. While most companies (74%) would be willing to pay more for 5G, the remaining 26% do not believe their organization will be likely to pay more for 5G than they currently pay for 4G.”