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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




      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

      KPMG Global tech report 2026: Telecommunications

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


      Why download the reports?

      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.

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      Rakesh Agarwal

      Partner, Head of Technology Consulting, Advisory

      KPMG in Singapore