Unfortunately, there's no crystal ball which will predict the long-term winners and losers. So, for the time being, navigating the proliferation of platforms is will require tried-and-true evaluation skills, as well as a healthy dose of common sense. It means keeping a close eye on the evolving marketplace, carefully listening to peers and trusted advisors, and treading warily when it comes to vendor hype and FUD.
: RedMonk.com, News.Ycombinator.com