AI and Cloud Confidence Outpaces Business Results in 2026
Event summary
- 90% of organizations report strong AI and cloud foundations, up from 72% in 2025.
- Only 65% exceed operational efficiency expectations, down from 80% in 2025.
- 49% experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year, nearly triple the prior year's rate (17%).
- 75% believe agentic AI is essential for managing cloud environments, but only 23% have begun scaling it.
The big picture
Unisys' report highlights a growing disconnect between technical confidence in AI and cloud capabilities and their ability to drive tangible business results. As cybersecurity risks escalate, organizations are reframing security as an enabler of innovation rather than a constraint. The findings underscore the need for businesses to align technology investments with operational and commercial goals to meet rising stakeholder expectations.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How organizations will bridge the gap between technical capability and measurable business outcomes.
- Cybersecurity Dynamics
- Whether rising cyber risks will further shape AI adoption strategies.
- AI Adoption Pace
- The pace at which agentic AI will move from hype to widespread deployment.
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