Rethinking software architecture in the age of AI
As AI reshapes how software is built and delivered, strong architectural foundations are more important than ever. But how are engineering teams in the U.K. adapting—and how do their strategies differ from those in the U.S.?
To find out, we pulled U.K.-specific insights from our 2025 Architecture in Software Development Report, which surveyed 314 senior technology leaders across software, financial services, manufacturing, and more. From CTOs and heads of engineering to platform leads and architects, the findings offer a clear view into the current state of architecture in the U.K.
Key takeaways
Operational headwinds
Compared to their U.S. peers, U.K. orgs report higher rates of service disruptions, delivery delays, and security and compliance issues.
Greater adoption of OpenTelemetry
64% of U.K. respondents have adopted OpenTelemetry—surpassing the U.S., laying the groundwork for real-time architectural observability and a readiness to move beyond basic monitoring.
Architecture integration grows with scale
Larger U.K. enterprises are embedding architecture more deeply into the SDLC than smaller peers—suggesting that architecture maturity grows as complexity increases.
Architecture isn’t just technical, it’s strategic.
This 2025 research report shows where U.K. teams are excelling and where improvements are needed. See how your approach to software architecture stacks up.
Download the full UK report today!