What 280 IT Leaders Reveal About Data Infrastructure in 2026

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IT teams are heading into 2026 with more budget and less breathing room. Spending is up. Expectations are higher. But for many IT leaders, progress still feels stuck. Too much time goes into keeping systems running and not enough goes into modernizing infrastructure, reducing technical debt, or building data foundations that can actually support AI.

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The 2026 Data Infrastructure Survey Infographic brings this reality into focus. Based on responses from nearly 280 IT leaders, it shows where priorities are shifting, where teams are feeling the most pressure, and how organizations are adapting as complexity outpaces headcount.

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One trend stands out. More teams are leaning on managed services and fractional support to fill skill gaps, control costs, and move faster without adding full-time overhead. What used to be a backup plan is quickly becoming the model that makes execution possible. From cloud environments and database management to data strategy and outsourcing, the infographic offers a clear look at how IT teams are operating today and what is driving their decisions for the year ahead.

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Scroll through the infographic below to see the data for yourself.

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To explore the full findings and deeper insights, download the complete 2026 Data Infrastructure Survey Report here: https://www.mydatastrike.io/2026-data-infrastructure-survey-report