Is Platform Engineering Just For Kool Kids?
Platform Engineering, Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Platform engineering is undoubtedly one of the hottest trends in IT today, rapidly gaining traction among organizations deeply embedded in DevOps practices or cloud-native architectures.
According to recent insights published by Futurum Group, platform engineering is increasingly appealing to vendors focused on Kubernetes, security, and artificial intelligence. The report highlights significant investment from leading technology providers, signaling strong momentum behind this emerging discipline. (Access the full report here - registration may be required.)
Yet, amidst the buzz, an important question arises: Is platform engineering only beneficial for organizations already steeped in modern development practices? What about traditional, 'brownfield' enterprises whose technological landscapes are anchored in legacy applications and conventional infrastructures? Can they too harness the advantages of platform engineering, or is this trend exclusively reserved for those already fully immersed in digital transformation?