Modernization by the Numbers: What Every IT Leader Needs to Know Going into 2026

Modernization that Creates Momentum

Modernization is no longer defined by big-bang transformations — it’s about building an organization that can adapt, innovate, and scale without disrupting what already works. This one-pager distils the most important findings from The State of IT Modernization 2025 report into five clear rules every IT leader should act on.

Discover how leading enterprises are:

• Turning modernization into a financial strategy that frees capital for innovation.
• Reducing technical debt to remove barriers to transformation.
• Building the foundations for AI readiness and intelligence-driven capabilities.
• Closing the capability gap with scalable expertise and modern delivery models.
• Leveraging strategic partnership as a competitive advantage.

Drawing on insights from 500 IT decision-makers across the U.S. and U.K., this guide offers a concise executive lens on how organizations are modernizing with confidence — and what it takes to stay ahead going into 2026.