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Innovations are happening with a newfound speed, thanks to the power of AI. Worldwide, the appetite for technology remains steady, and opportunities are abundant in the foreseeable future. Global end-market growth is projected to surge at an impressive 11.5% annually through 2029, with 2026 marking a pivotal year.1
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Growth opportunities around every corner
AI
AI continues to be at the forefront of discussions in 2026 and beyond. Survey results from Omdia find that 90% of executives plan to increase AI budgets to varying degrees in 2026.4 Channel partner support will be critical to end-customers’ AI adoption and implementation.
Cloud
The evolving demands for AI will push 80% of organizations to upgrade their legacy cloud environments to platforms optimised for AI workloads by 2027.9
End customers need channel partner expertise across the customer lifecycle, including helping them navigate multicloud environments.
Cybersecurity
Over half of global security technology decision makers expect sizable budget increases in the next twelve months.13 An increasingly difficult threat landscape and a persistent shortage of skilled professionals mean end customers often turn to external support to fill in their gaps.
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The future is bright and there’s no shortage of opportunities to grow your business. End customers are looking for expertise and guidance — from exploring and maximising AI possibilities to cloud migration and repatriation to the security requirements for accommodating those AI and cloud initiatives. Check out this Opportunity Watch report for recent data and insights on the current landscape and ways you can pursue these opportunities.
Sources:
1. IDC Worldwide Black Book Live Edition, November 2025
4. Omdia AI Market Maturity Survey 2025
9. IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Cloud 2026 Predictions, #US53859425, October 2025
13. Forrester, Budget Planning Guide 2026: Security and Risk, July 2025
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