Gartner® Predicts 2026: Enterprise Architecture Enables Resilient AI-Powered Business Value

Enterprise application strategies are evolving as organizations respond to changing business priorities, emerging technologies, and new operating models.

We feel this Gartner report provides forward-looking insight into the trends and factors expected to influence enterprise applications through 2026. Based on Gartner research and analysis, it helps organizations understand how application strategies may shift and what considerations could impact future planning and investment decisions.

What the Report Covers

We believe this Gartner report helps organizations:

• Understand key trends shaping enterprise application strategies
• Explore how technology priorities are expected to evolve
• Assess implications for application planning and investment
• Support decision-making with forward-looking Gartner insights

Gartner, Inc. Predicts 2026: Enterprise Architecture Enables Resilient AI-Powered Business Value. Gilbert van der Heiden, Saul Brand, etl. 12 January 2026.

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