Navigating The Next Wave Of IT Transformation
Veeam, December 10,2025
Majority of respondents support a ban on ransomware payments, but cyberattacks and AI automation pose the greatest threat
Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year.
Organizational data remains a critical concern: nearly 60% of respondents report reduced visibility of where their data resides due to the growth of multi-cloud and SaaS environments. Meanwhile, AI-generated attacks are seen as the greatest risk of data security, and compliance pressures around data sovereignty - rated extremely or moderately important by 76% of leaders - are set to reshape cloud strategies worldwide.
'IT and business leaders are entering 2026 with unprecedented complexity,' said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam. 'Cybersecurity and AI are today's reality - and accelerating in 2026. Organizations must prioritize data resilience and compliance while embracing innovation responsibly. At Veeam, we see this as an opportunity to lead with trust, security, and simplicity.'