Enterprise IT infrastructure and operations are evolving quickly as organizations prepare for higher demands around performance, security, resiliency, and cost control. The article, "Top Trends Shaping Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Operations in 2026," highlights the shifts IT leaders are prioritizing as they plan for the next phase of modernization.
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What is the shift in infrastructure strategy for enterprises in 2026?
In 2026, enterprises are moving away from the traditional 'cloud-first' approach to a more balanced 'hybrid-by-design' strategy. This means they are intentionally placing workloads across public cloud, private cloud, on-premises, and edge environments based on factors like cost, performance, compliance, and resiliency. Gartner predicts that by 2028, over 40% of leading enterprises will adopt hybrid computing paradigms in critical business workflows.
How is cost management evolving in enterprise IT?
Cost management in enterprise IT is evolving into a continuous operational discipline rather than a periodic exercise. With the rise of AI workloads, IT teams are expanding FinOps to include not just cloud billing but also AI infrastructure costs and unit economics by application. IDC warns that by 2027, G1000 organizations could see a 30% increase in underestimated AI infrastructure costs, making clear visibility into spending essential.
What role does observability play in enterprise operations?
Observability is shifting from merely monitoring to becoming an active decision-support system in enterprise IT operations. With the average company deploying around eight observability technologies, I&O leaders are consolidating these platforms and leveraging AIOps to reduce alert fatigue and automate low-risk remediation. The focus is now on achieving outcomes like availability and performance, directly tied to service-level objectives and business impact.
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