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Trends we’re watching in 2026:
- The new normal, post-government shutdown and the future of federal It modernization
- Impact of disruption in the federal civilian market and uncertain recovery timeline
- Increased partnership activity
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Agentic AI Becomes a Federal Priority, Reshaping the IT Services Value Chain for 2026
/by TBRTBR anticipates AI-led modernization will take center stage in the federal IT market in FFY26, after the disruption from DOGE and the 43-day federal shutdown that began the fiscal year subsides. Federal agencies are increasingly embracing AI technologies to automate IT management and ensure mission success. Health and human services agencies will leverage AI to enhance benefits processing, while agencies in the Department of Defense (DOD) will use AI to streamline and secure defense supply chains and enhance battlefield operations.
HCLTech Heads into 2026 with AI Advantages
/by Jill CookinhamAligning alliance, acquisition and industry strategies around AI and then executing on that alignment should be one of HCLTech’s strengths. Taking full advantage of the breadth and depth of HCLTech’s AI Foundry should be another. HCLTech’s efforts in these areas have positioned it well in a wildly fluctuating market. TBR has written extensively about challenges in the AI space, particularly for IT services companies and consultancies. Based on TBR’s research, 2026 should be a pivotal year for HCLTech.