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Spiceworks gave a sneak peek of its 2026 State of IT report.
IT jobs and investments show growth.
Some skills can help make you a more attractive IT pro.
IT professionals play a crucial role in supporting the technological advancements of organizations, as frontier technologies continue to evolve and transform the landscape of many industries. As a result, their roles are growing in demand, even with the rise of AI.
On Wednesday, Spiceworks previewed its 2026 State of IT report during a session at its annual SpiceWorld conference. The 14th annual report, conducted by Aberdeen Research, surveys over 800 IT professionals from small and medium companies as well as enterprises to gather insights into the latest trends in the IT space. The key trends showed it's a good year for IT professionals.
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"Technology is evolving, so the human side of it has to evolve," said Peter Tsai, Head of Technology Insights, Spiceworks. "Overall, there's a positive outlook for IT, but you do need to evolve your skills."
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