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WWT Research • Priorities Report
• January 23, 2026 • 42 minute read

Cloud Priorities for 2026

Key cloud computing priorities to guide your digital and AI transformation.

Cloud priorities for 2026

As organizations across industries navigate the benefits and complexities of modern hybrid cloud deployments and multicloud strategies, they must strategically integrate the infrastructure, software and services from an array of hyperscalers, manufacturers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and specialized partners.

As cloud's importance in AI and digital transformation evolves, this integration work must be done with a keen eye toward delivering value in alignment with business priorities while maintaining a competitive edge in today's quickly changing landscape.

This report from WWT Research is designed to help you optimize your cloud strategy and environments to deliver that value.

Inside this report, you'll learn the importance of:
  • Priority #1: Establishing a unified cloud operating model
  • Priority #2: Taking advantage of the latest evolutions in application modernization
  • Priority #3: Converging FinOps and Technical Business Management (TBM)
  • Priority #4: Shifting your focus from cloud security to cloud compliance and governance
  • Priority #5: Understanding the state of AI as it relates to public cloud

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