For those who feel that the sector is moving away from their core skill set, it's best to get involved with a cloud project as soon as possible to glean a true understanding of a SaaS-powered project and the processes involved. Ideally, work on more than one localisation national SaaS project - and if you can go international, even better.Finally in five years' time, yes, the focus could swing back to implementation but as any experienced freelance consultant knows, it's best to cover your back and adapt to new trends in the sector - or risk being sidelined.