Why Service Delivery Partners Are Key to Cloud Native Success | AppDevANGLE

By 2026, 65% of enterprises will rely on service delivery partners to manage complex cloud-native workloads, up from 45% in 2023. As modernization accelerates and the skills gap widens, organizations are increasingly turning to open-source-focused integrators for agile, scalable, and secure transformation. In this episode of AppDevANGLE, Paul Nashawaty, Practice Lead at theCUBE Research, speaks with Nicholas Christener, CEO of Adfinis, a global open source system integrator. Together, they explore the pivotal role of service delivery partners in enabling application modernization, open-source adoption, platform migrations, and DevSecOps enablement. Topics Covered: Open Source and Application Modernization Bridging the Skills Gap with Service Partners Debunking Open Source Myths Time-to-Market Pressure and Platform Strategies Legacy and Future Trends in Modernization The Value of Boutique System Integrators Key Takeaways: Modernization isn’t just about replatforming—it’s about enabling faster innovation and agility. Open-source adoption must be paired with enterprise-grade support and governance. Service delivery partners are essential to closing the gap between platform potential and operational execution. If you’re evaluating how to modernize your architecture, integrate open source, or accelerate your transformation roadmap, this episode offers practical guidance on what to look for in a partner—and how to drive business outcomes. 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Exploring Open Source: From Introductions to Global Innovations 02:57 - Importance of Open Source in Modernization 05:50 - Adfinis' Focus and Approach 09:09 - Common Myths About Open Source 12:38 - Business Outcomes of Modernization 15:32 - Next Wave in Modernization 18:26 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Learn More