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      A connected view of transformation in the Intelligence Age

      Latest findings indicate that Technology and Telecommunications are entering a new phase of transformation, one defined less by innovation alone, and more by the ability to execute it at scale.

      Technology companies continue to set the pace, advancing AI, cloud and digital platforms that are reshaping how value is created. Telecommunications organisations, in turn, provide the critical infrastructure, connectivity and resilience required to scale innovations reliably across economies and societies.

      Across both sectors, confidence in future growth remains high and investment in emerging technologies continues at pace. However, a common challenge is emerging: converting investments into consistent, measurable outcomes in complex, always-on environments.

      As organisations move beyond experimentation, competitive advantage is increasingly determined by execution discipline - embedding capabilities, scaling them effectively, and delivering impact without compromising resilience.

      Key findings from our research




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      KPMG Global tech report 2026: Technology

      A snapshot of how technology firms are navigating the Intelligence Age — a time of rapid innovation and rising uncertainty



      The findings highlight a clear inflection point for technology organisations. While AI adoption and digital investments are now widespread, the real challenge lies in scaling these capabilities across the enterprise and consistently translating them into measurable business outcomes. As organisations accelerate their AI journeys, success will depend on modernising legacy environments, strengthening data foundations, embedding governance by design and building operating models that can balance innovation, trust and resilience. The leaders that execute effectively at scale will be the ones that unlock sustainable competitive advantage in the years ahead

      Gautam Bhattacharya

      Partner and Head, Technology Consulting

      KPMG in India


      As technology becomes increasingly central to business strategy, organisations are moving beyond viewing AI and digital transformation as standalone initiatives and are instead embedding them into core enterprise decision-making. The findings reflect a growing recognition that value creation will come from aligning technology investments with business priorities, customer expectations and growth objectives. For Indian organisations, the opportunity lies in leveraging AI, data and cloud capabilities not only to drive efficiency, but also to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate innovation and build stronger competitive advantage in an increasingly digital economy
      Akhilesh Tuteja

      Partner and National Leader, Clients and Markets

      KPMG in India


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      KPMG Global tech report 2026: Telecommunications

      Revealing how organizations are moving beyond experimentation to focus on embedding emerging technologies securely and at scale


      Why download this report?

      The Technology and Telecommunications reports capture a point-in-time view of how sector leaders are approaching the opportunity to unlock greater value from technology and AI in the Intelligence Age.

      Together, they help leaders to:

        • Gain insight into value opportunities across innovation-led and infrastructure-led sectors
        • Assess how AI and emerging technologies are scaling towards enterprise-wide application
        • Enhance execution approaches through operating model, governance, and investment considerations
        • Prioritise capabilities across data, security, workforce, and emerging technologies aligned to business objectives

        Key Contacts

        Gautam Bhattacharya
        Gautam Bhattacharya

        Partner and Head, Technology Consulting

        KPMG in India

        Akhilesh Tuteja

        Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets

        KPMG in India

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