1,115 IT decision-makers.15 countries. In focus: IT transformation 2026
What does it take to achieve a successful IT transformation today? Which developments should you be paying close attention to?
With the Transformation Study 2026, we provide well-founded answers to these questions. In the fifth edition of our study, we surveyed more than 1,000 IT decision-makers across 15 countries about their latest transformation projects and summarized the key 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 just how impactful they really are.
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 when it comes to transformation. Our results explain, the extent to which projects are actually overrun and why this is often not an isolated case.
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 catalyst? A look at our figures provides clarity.
Was the budget exceeded?
Costs often develop differently than planned. The factors that lie behind budget deviations are examined in more detail in our 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.