Q02 · Platforms & InfrastructureAssess▲ AcceleratingHorizon: 2-3 yr

Composable MES / Industrial Platforms

Modular, API-first manufacturing execution systems replacing monolithic MES suites.

Composable, API-first MES platforms are starting to challenge decades-old monolithic suites, though migration risk keeps most large manufacturers in careful, phased pilots for now.

Composable Core Platforms across other industries

Modular, API-first platforms displacing monolithic legacy suites.

Financial ServicesTrial

Composable Core Banking

Modular, API-first core banking replacing monolithic legacy cores.

Retail & ConsumerAdopt

Composable Commerce Platforms

Modular, API-first commerce replacing monolithic platform suites.

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From the Manufacturing & Industrial Emerging Technology & Innovation Radar, Edition 2026.1, published 2026-10-01.

An independent, industry-agnostic radar curated by Shailesh Kumar.