Info-Tech’s Best of 2026 Mid-Year Report

The conversation around AI is shifting from exploration to execution. As organizations seek to realize value from their investments, IT leaders are working through the practical challenges of adoption: strengthening data and security foundations, managing risk and governance concerns, developing workforce capabilities, and adapting operating models to support new ways of working. This report highlights the research, products, and services that helped IT leaders tackle those challenges at this critical mid-year point.

We’ve consolidated our most popular new research, products, and services from the first half of 2026 to reveal what’s top of mind for CIOs and IT leaders.

• AI has moved from experimentation to execution, with growing demand for guidance on implementation, adoption, and value realization.
• Data, cybersecurity, and infrastructure remain top priorities as organizations build the foundations required for scalable innovation.
• CIOs are strengthening governance, risk management, and resilience capabilities to navigate uncertainty and rapid technological change.
• Workforce readiness and organizational adaptability are emerging as key drivers of transformation success.
• Technology buyers are actively evaluating vendors, platforms, and contracts to support evolving business and technology priorities.