The Enterprise Technology State of Play 2026 captures how enterprise technology delivery is changing in practice. As AI and emerging technologies mature, the focus has shifted from experimentation to impact, with boards and executive teams demanding measurable outcomes, stronger governance, and faster time to market.
Based on real delivery activity across enterprises, regulators, and technology providers, this report outlines the operating models, priorities, and delivery patterns shaping 2026. It highlights where investment is accelerating, why traditional PoCs continue to stall, and how leading organisations are building the infrastructure needed to scale innovation safely and repeatedly.
This report is for:
- C-suite and executive leaders accountable for technology-driven growth and risk
- CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and enterprise architects shaping platform, data, and AI strategy
- Heads of innovation, product, and transformation moving from pilots to production
- Procurement, risk, and security leaders under pressure to enable faster vendor decisions with evidence
- Regulators and ecosystem partners focused on safe, scalable adoption of emerging technology
This is not a predictions piece. It is a grounded view of what is happening on the ground, and what enterprises must do next to turn intent into delivery.
