Over the past decades, we have seen significant technological developments, from the rise of broadband internet and a hyperconnected society, to cloud computing, unparalleled data volumes, and the introduction of generative AI.
The IT industry has scrambled to keep pace with these challenges, resulting in numerous frameworks and methodologies. While these offer solutions, they also introduce new operational and organizational challenges in managing all the pieces of the puzzle.
Gaining the upper hand in this digital jungle is one of the many compelling reasons why platform engineering is trending. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of large software engineering organizations will have established platform engineering teams.
Non-technical stakeholders also benefit from platform engineering. A well-implemented platform leads to faster time-to-market, improved cost-effectiveness, increased efficiency and security, happier employees, and better team collaboration.
In this whitepaper, we’ll explore what platform engineering is, why it’s needed, the different forms it can take, the challenges it presents, and how to implement it correctly to empower businesses and maintain control.
