1,115 IT decision-makers.15 countries. In focus: IT transformation 2026
What is needed today for a successful IT transformation? And which developments should you pay particular attention to now?
With the Transformation Study 2026, we provide you with well-founded answers to precisely these questions. In the fifth edition of our transformation study, we asked more than 1,000 IT decision-makers from 15 countries about their latest transformation projects - and summarized the most important developments, challenges and success factors for you.
How do business and politics influence the IT transformation?
Geopolitics, regulation and sovereignty are driving transformations more than many expect. Our results show how big their influence really is.
How does successful transformation succeed in the face of growing complexity?
Most transformation projects turn out to be more complex than planned. We show why this is the case and what successful projects do differently.
How do data quality and testing become success factors?
Data quality and testing are no longer a sideshow. Our study shows why this is precisely where success, delays and costs are decided.
How much longer did the project take than originally planned?
Schedules are less likely to stick than expected. The extent to which projects are actually overrun and why this is often not an isolated case is made particularly clear in our transformation study.
How large is the proportion of transformations that can be attributed to AI?
AI has long been more than just a trend; it is shaping the majority of transformations. But how often is it actually the decisive impetus? A look at the figures provides clarity.
Was the budget exceeded?
Costs often develop differently than planned. The factors behind budget deviations are examined in more detail in the analysis.
Who the study is aimed at
The study shows trends, developments and practical recommendations for companies that are facing a transformation or are in the middle of one. It provides extensive data from various industries and countries relating to IT transformation - from Germany and the USA to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.