How do you say "come a long way" in one word?

I'm writing a technical paper and need to say something along these lines:

The technology in this area has come a long way in the past twenty years...

But I think "come a long way" doesn't seem as descriptive, and was hoping there is a better word for it.

Solution 1:

I usually use the word boom.

Boom: to grow, develop, or progress rapidly.

Solution 2:

Try skyrocketed if you want one word alone. Or, to convey the same effect, try improved a lot.

Solution 3:

"Matured" could be another option.

Solution 4:

Progressed. As in, the technology progressed rapidly, from punch cards to keyboards to mice.