Trend Report

Evolve Or Retire: From IT Admin To Platform Engineer

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Updated Jan 23, 2026

Summary

Reactive IT operations are obsolete. Cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering require proactive, automation-driven teams. Self-service delivery models have transformed IT from ticket-based support to product-oriented platforms. To stay relevant, administrators must become platform engineers who are experts in automation, coding, and cross-domain collaboration. This report equips technology leaders with a clear roadmap to lead this transition and build resilient, high-velocity operations.

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