This report examines the 10 networking trends redefining the industry and techniques for leaders to prepare for what comes next.

This report covers the top cloud trends that tech leaders need to track in 2026.

This report outlines the key trends for sovereign AI in 2026 and how technology leaders can translate them into actionable strategies.

Enable hybrid work with technology-equipped spaces that support seamless collaboration across locations. Inspire employees. Create engaging, adaptable workplaces that foster creativity, connection, and a sense of purpose. The Top 10 Trends In Smart Building With this base established, Forrester identified these top 10 trends in 2026: AI is increasingly becoming the control plane for building operations.

When selecting partners, ease of integration and solution scalability are the top criteria, as no single vendor can address the diverse array of edge environments and use cases. The Top 10 Trends Shaping Edge Computing And IoT With this base established, Forrester identified the top 10 trends in 2025: Edge intelligence gains traction for autonomy in high-stakes environments. AI at the edge is emerging as a way to enable real-time decisions without relying on centralized systems.

This report covers the top cloud trends that tech leaders need to track in 2025.

We used this data to create our ranking of the top 10 systemic risks. These risks may seem existential and hard to define, but by understanding the threats they present, risk pros and executives not only acknowledge the risks as real and confront concerns but also properly mitigate them. Consider that: Systemic risks’ power for destruction comes from their downstream dependencies.

AI security and trust technologies safeguard AI across the attack surface, giving firms the governance and protection required to deploy it confidently. Quantum computing advancements toward utility value will begin to transform optimization, simulation, and cryptography in five years. The Top 10 Emerging Technologies In 2026 This figure shows the top 10 emerging technologies in 2026 organized by benefit horizon.

On top of an already challenging discipline, AI accelerates insecure code creation, multiplies attack surfaces, and introduces new risks that application security must address. But fragmented tooling, limited visibility of dependencies, and emerging compliance requirements make it even more difficult to manage. This report identifies the 10 most critical application security trends in 2026.

By staying informed about networking trends and developing necessary skills for their teams, leaders can ensure their organization remains agile and adaptable in the changing tech landscape. This report describes the top 10 trends in IT networking and what they’ll mean to you.