Enterprises Gear Up for 2026’s IT Transformation

An IT infrastructure refresh is set for 2026, with predictions that AI adoption and hybrid cloud strategies will shape the approach to security and governance. According to IDC, organizations will increase IT spending by 10% in 2026, a pace described as one of the strongest years for the industry since the 1990s, while Gartner expects worldwide IT spending to rise to $6.08 trillion in 2026, up 9.8% from 2025.

An AI surge has already driven demand for stronger data governance, compliance, and cyber resiliency measures as essential foundations for safe deployment. According to Ed Morales, North America VP of AI and high-growth strategic business enablement at TD Synnex, new infrastructure strategies must match these needs, including AI-enabled servers, storage and networking. Leaders such as John Morello of Minimus emphasise investments in the server and data side, and a shift toward hybrid and edge-enabled architectures.

The article also notes the ongoing importance of securing data in AI-enhanced environments and the need to move beyond zero-trust as part of a broader security strategy.