Tired of the Same Old “AI Will Change Everything” Predictions?
We skipped the standard trend report this year. Why? Because while a lot is happening in the market, for many organisations, nothing is actually happening in production. Are you confused about why your substantial AI investments aren’t delivering the returns promised by vendors? This 2026 Trend Report brings you real conversations with real experts who are solving these problems today.

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Many organisations are stuck in a cycle of hype without results. Do these problems sound familiar?
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The Failure Rate
You are pouring money into technology, yet 95% of AI investments are failing to deliver any ROI.
2
The “Pilot Hell“
Your teams are building endless Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and MVPs, but 80% of them never scale to production.
3
The Data Trap
You bought the latest tools, but “garbage in, garbage out” remains undefeated. Poor data foundations are killing your projects.
4
The Adoption Paralysis
You have the tech, but not the buy-in. Digital transformation is 90% psychology, and ignoring culture is stalling your progress.
Here’s Help: 2026 Trend Report

This Trend Report offers practical advice on navigating the transition from Generative AI to Agentic AI. It’s based on our deep expertise and partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Databricks, NVIDIA, and Snowflake. Use it to:
- Escape “Innovation Theatre”: Stop wasting budget on isolated pilots and start integrating AI into actual business processes.
- Master the Shift to Agents: Pivot from commoditised GenAI to the non-negotiable investment of autonomous agents.
- Solve the Human Challenge: Address the “90% psychology” of transformation to ensure your teams actually use the tools.
- Secure Your Sovereignty: Navigate geopolitical tensions with platforms that guarantee data residency and control.
What You’ll Find Inside:
- Has Generative AI Already Peaked, or Is Agentic AI the Real Breakthrough? With AWS Experts Bruno Mota and Nuno Ferreira
- Why Is Change Management the True Success Factor for Every AI Project? With Google Cloud Experts Valon Rexhepi and Jason Quek
- Has The “One-Click AI” Hype Made Customers Disappointed with Copilot ROI? With Microsoft Experts Alexandre Perazza and Tim Sente
- If 95% of AI Implementations Fail, Are We Focusing On The Wrong Problems? With ServiceNow Experts Jean-Marc Chevereau and Anne Granet
- Why Is Digital Transformation 90% Psychology and 10% Technology? With Atlassian Experts Gert Jan van Halem and Erika Duarte
- Is Data Governance the Non-Negotiable Investment That Turns AI Pilots into Business Value? With Databricks Experts Marco Blanca and Jasper Hooft
- Is the AI Factory FOMO Facing a Bubble? With Nvidia Experts Gert Jan van Halem and Benjamin Højsbo
- Can 30-Year-Old BI Teams Reinvent Themselves Before AI Makes Them Obsolete? With Snowflake Expert Laurent Letourmy
Why Devoteam?
Devoteam helps organisations with technology like AI, Cloud, Data and Cybersecurity.
- We have 1,000+ AI consultants in EMEA.
- We work with major companies and public services (like 80% of Eurostoxx 50).
- We partner with top tech companies (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, ServiceNow and NVIDIA) to bring you cutting-edge solutions.