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State of AI in IT 2026

Insights on global AI adoption and investment in IT from 1,000+ IT professionals and users.

State of AI in IT 2025 Report

Get a snapshot of global AI adoption in IT. Learn what your peers are doing and where you need to be investing.

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Key insights for IT leaders

As AI adoption accelerates across IT, organizations are seeing real, measurable results.

98%
of organizations are either already using or planning AI projects
82%
of IT professionals have realized value from their AI investments
67%
of IT professionals report positive ROI from AI while only 3% saw negative ROI
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Main findings from the report

AI adoption is now universal and no longer optional

This year's data reveals a fundamental shift in AI maturity. Organizations are moving beyond experimentation into enterprise-wide implementation.

One in 5 organizations say they have fully embedded AI across all service management teams, from IT and HR to Finance and beyond.

Two-thirds of IT professionals report positive ROI from their AI investments

There is a notable year-on-year rise in the percentage of IT professionals who say their AI investments are seeing positive ROI.

Last year, only 24% reported positive ROI and 35% said it was too early to tell. The 2026 findings underscore greater confidence and trust in AI systems.

Data analysis is the top area where IT teams are seeing the greatest impact

With accelerating AI adoption, about 82% of IT professionals assert that they’re seeing real value from their AI investments.

From accelerated decision-making to improved workflow automation and knowledge management, AI’s impact is seen across the entire IT operations.

WHAT’S INSIDE

Benchmark the AI adoption of your IT team

Leverage the data from this report to inform your strategy and investments in 2025.
Compare your AI progress to other organizations
Understand the anticipated and realized benefits
Get the business perspective on AI, IT, and AI in IT

Key Insights

61%
Organizations think that cost reduction will be the biggest benefit of implementing AI in IT operations.
31%
We observed a bell curve in the AI adoption maturity levels with roughly a third of organizations at level 3 (of 6).
55%
Data analysis was the top area impacted by AI with over half of the respondents reaping that benefit.
79%
IT professionals feel that responsible and ethical AI is the most important factor to consider while implementing AI.

Start 2026 with an informed technology strategy

Go into 2025 with a deliberate technology strategy for your IT operations