Based on insights from 128 CXOs and IT leaders surveyed over Jan-Feb 2026, the study reveals that hybrid infrastructure is now the enterprise steady state, not a transition phase. As organizations balance modernization with cost control, security, and regulatory realities, the strategic focus is shifting from wholesale migration to smarter integration, optimization, and governance across complex multi-environment estates, making data-led visibility the foundation of every transformation decision.
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