Not too long ago, business leaders liked to say that the only constant in their world was change. That's still true, but managing change is no longer the biggest business challenge. Today, the challenge is moving faster and more confidently while managing change.

Technology-driven disruption now happens at breakneck speed compared with the recent past. Businesses must sprint to keep up with fast-changing variables, but they also must respond strategically when threats or opportunities emerge. Everyone is in a never-ending race to gain an advantage in productivity, profits, and market share. A key part of being in the lead is ensuring the business isn't running on obsolete technology.