In 2026, IT infrastructure is evolving into an intelligent, AI-driven, and highly distributed fabric. Key trends include AI-first architectures, the rise of hybrid and multi-cloud models, and heightened security and governance shaped by global complexity.
A modernized data infrastructure is required to support everything — from legacy systems to cutting-edge AI initiatives — while seamlessly balancing on-premises control with cloud flexibility. Such unified Data Management Platform must provide strong security to defend against ransomware and ensure data integrity and availability.