1、162 TECH TRENDS THAT WILLAND WONTSHAPE 2026TECHNOLOGY TRENDS THAT WILLAND WONT SHAPE 2026622This past year has been shaped by a complex mix of macro stabilization and structural strain.Inflation has continued to ease in some regions,monetary policy is gradually normalizing,and supply chains have bec
2、ome more predictable.However,geopolitical tensions still weigh heavily on the minds of technology decision makers.Conflict zones remain active and tariff policies have shaken up the status quo.At the same time,energy availability,climate pressures,and skills shortages continue to limit global econom
3、ic growth.As a result,the technology sector has shifted from crisis mode to being cautiously optimistic.Within this environment,2026 will be defined by pragmatic transformation.Across the markets that ABI Research analyzes,a consistent pattern is emerging:organizations will invest where technology r
4、educes risk,lowers cost,or directly boosts productivity.The appetite for sweeping visionary promises is fading.Enterprises want practical results,quick wins,and solutions that address long-standing operational challenges.Artificial Intelligence(AI)will continue to be a key talking point in the board
5、room.While Generative and Agentic tools will certainly progress,purchasing decisions will revolve around targeted workflows,automation of routine tasks,and structured orchestration.New cloud models are also materializing,which reflect enterprise demand for sovereign,full-stack solutions.Meanwhile,or
6、ganizations across logistics,buildings,energy,and manufacturing increasingly prioritize solutions that enhance decision-making,not merely visibility platforms.Taken together,2026 will be a year of disciplined modernization.The organizations that succeed will be those that reduce complexity,deliver m