The demand for modern digital applications is expected to increase in 2023, driving businesses to accelerate digital transformation while keeping costs under control. Cost-savings will drive tech stack decisions, and IT leaders are expanding their roles to encompass business vision and strategy. Edge computing will fuel the evolution of reliable AI, enabling faster and more personalized interactions. Next-gen network infrastructure will provide increasingly ubiquitous connectivity, and serverless architectures will continue to gain momentum. Databases will streamline the tech stack, enabling developers and operational teams to do more with less.