Organizations have consistently pushed the boundaries of existing technologies to solve increasingly complex problems and enhance operational efficiency and productivity while cutting costs and achieving operational excellence. 

The dynamic nature of technology has forced organizations to explore diverse avenues for growth and survival in the business landscape. This is where software architecture consulting offers valuable insights and expertise to help organizations navigate the challenges and opportunities of evolving technologies.

The importance of technological evolution is well summarized by Lehman’s laws of software evolution, which says:

• Software systems must adapt to changes continuously, or they progressively become less desirable.
• As a system evolves, its complexity increases unless work is done to maintain or reduce it.
• The quality of a software system will appear to be declining unless it is adapted to the changing business and technology environments.

To better prepare for the future, changes in technology and markets need to be assessed in terms of potential threats and opportunities. For example, technological advancements such as Big Data and mobility have enabled organizations to process large data volumes, scale their systems to billions of users, and provide services on mobile devices.

Technology Roadmapping is a process of technology planning to achieve short-term and long-term business goals while adhering to the business vision. It is a structured methodology for exploring and planning relationships between evolving markets, products, and emerging technologies over time.