A hyper-velocity AI moment
EY’s 2026 outlook argues the technology sector has entered a hyper-velocity AI moment, where speed will determine winners — but only if firms can operationalize safe, reliable AI and capture value from agentic solutions [1].
Ten opportunities for 2026
The firm’s Top 10 opportunities span M&A and joint ventures, agentic interoperability, model flexibility, AI FinOps, and security upgrades tailored to AI and identity risks [1][2]. EY frames these as concrete moves that align governance with speed.
The execution gap
EY emphasizes that the question is no longer whether AI will transform businesses, but how to operationalize AI-native strategies with measurable ROI [2]. Companies that move quickly while embedding governance are positioned to capture the advantage.
