Standardized development environments are gaining traction as large enterprises seek advice on remote development practices, with market demand, customer demand, and industry trends driving this shift. Companies in regulated industries want solutions that meet their specific needs, while big tech companies like LinkedIn and Shopify have developed their own remote development environments to improve productivity, scalability, and security. Adopting standardized environments can eliminate inefficiencies, enable effective scaling without compromising performance, and provide a secure solution for developers. To navigate the transition, flexibility is key, with options to choose between local and cloud-based environments according to specific needs. Starting small and scaling gradually, and considering Infrastructure-as-Code, can also help ensure a smoother transition. AI-enabled tools and services are emerging to assist with code creation and streamline the development process, facilitated by standardized development environments that provide a consistent runtime environment for virtual AI agents.