KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Private Company

Advancing from experimentation to intelligent growth

Private companies around the world are stepping boldly into a new era of transformation, demonstrating agility, ambition and strategic clarity as AI accelerates and technology reshapes industries.

The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026 – Private company explores how private organisations are distinguishing themselves as innovators and early adopters — balancing experimentation with trusted governance, investing in AI capabilities and strengthening operational resilience in an increasingly complex global environment.

Key findings from our research

Private companies are moving quickly from experimenting with AI to using it at scale, with most expecting it to drive new revenue in the near term. The message is clear: AI is now a core requirement for competitiveness, not a future aspiration.

Jon Holmes

National Managing Partner, Private Enterprise

KPMG Global Tech Report 2026 – Private company

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By exploring the Global Tech Report 2026 – Private company report, you can:

Understand how private companies are shifting AI from efficiency enabler to revenue driver.
See how leaders are prioritising cyber security, trusted AI frameworks and risk‑aware decision‑making.
Learn how organisations are addressing talent gaps through reskilling and workforce transformation.
Gain insight into how governance, partnerships and operating models are evolving in the Intelligence Age.

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Hear from our leaders

For some New Zealand SMEs, the barrier to innovation isn’t ambition, but capability. AI adoption now requires simultaneous uplift in governance, cyber security and data – making decisions about where to invest first genuinely difficult.

Tracy Preston-Lett

Partner - Private Enterprise

One of the more surprising trends has been strong uptake among established, privately owned businesses. Rather than fearing AI, owners see it as a practical tool for market insight, testing decisions and gaining fresh perspective.