By 2026, technological evolution is no longer about chasing “faster innovation”. It’s about building intelligence, security, and visibility into every layer of the enterprise. The next competitive frontier lies not just in adopting technology — but in understanding and governing it. 

Research from Gartner projects shows that by 2026, more than 70% of digital transformations will be AI-augmented, blending generative and adaptive intelligence across workflows. IDC expects global spending on digital transformation to top US$3.4 trillion, with nearly half fueling cloud-first and AI-native operations. 

Across Indonesia, Virtus Technology Indonesia sits at the center of this shift — empowering organizations to modernize infrastructure and applications while driving resilience, transparency, and trust. 

What follows are ten defining tech trends for 2026 — and how together, they’re shaping for a smarter, safer, and more transparent enterprise future. 

1. AI Everywhere — The Era of Generative and Adaptive Intelligence  

AI is no longer just a supporting tool — it has become the foundation of modern enterprises. Generative AI (AI that creates) and Adaptive AI (AI that learns and evolves) are now embedded in decision-making, IT operations, and customer experiences. 

Virtus supports this evolution with AI-ready infrastructure that enables high-speed data processing, model training, and end-to-end data security. 

Reference: Forbes – 10 Generative AI Trends in 2026 

2. Cybersecurity 2.0 — Zero Trust with AI-Powered Defense

Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated — attackers now use AI, too. The old “detect and respond” strategy is no longer enough. The new standard is Zero Trust: trust nothing, verify everything. 

Virtus provides AI-driven, automated security and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) — a system that continuously learns and adapts to emerging threats. 

Reference: Forbes – Gartner’s Technology Trend Playbook 2026 

3. Application Modernization — Building the Business of the Future  

Legacy systems often act as the “handbrake” of digital transformation. Modernization is no longer about software upgrades, but about re-architecting the business for agility and resilience. 

With Virtus’ cloud-native and hybrid cloud architecture, organizations gain automation, efficiency, and continuous innovation — the foundation of modern application ecosystems. 

Reference: Techolution – Top Application Modernization Trends for 2025 

4. Data Streaming & Real-Time Intelligence

By 2026, delayed data will be irrelevant data. Businesses are shifting to real-time data streaming, enabling analytics and decision-making in milliseconds. 

Virtus’ Real-Time Data Streaming Platform powers a continuously moving data ecosystem — creating responsive, adaptive applications that react instantly. 

Reference: Forbes – Top 5 Tech Trends 2026 

5. Sustainable IT — Green Data Centers, Greater Business Value 

According to IDC, server sales rose in Q3 while storage declined — signaling a market shift toward high-performance AI servers. 

This trend presents a new challenge: balancing rising power demands with energy efficiency. Gartner predicts “Sustainable Technology” will remain a top priority through 2026. 

Virtus answers this with Green Data Centers designed for energy efficiency, intelligent cooling, and renewable power integration — enabling AI performance without compromising sustainability. 

Reference: Gartner Trend 2026 – Sustainable Tech 

6. Network Transformation in the AI Era

As networks grow more complex, speed and security must evolve together. The convergence of AI and SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN) delivers networks that are faster, more automated, and secure by default. 

Virtus offers AI-driven SD-WAN solutions with full visibility and real-time network load prediction — ensuring intelligent, adaptive connectivity. 

Reference: Forbes – Top Tech Trends 2026 

7. Edge Intelligence — Bringing AI Closer to Users 

Not all data needs to travel to the cloud. Edge computing enables processing directly at the source — in factories, retail stores, or IoT devices like CCTV and Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPD) — reducing latency and enhancing privacy. 

Virtus combines Intelligent Collaboration and Compute Solutions to build distributed AI systems that are fast, efficient, and secure. 

Reference: Forbes – Generative AI Trends 2026 

8. AIOps — Autonomous IT Operations

Hybrid IT environments are increasingly complex, and manual intervention can no longer keep up. The answer is AIOps (AI for IT Operations) — systems that automatically detect, analyze, and resolve issues. 

Through its Modernized Security Operations Center (SOC), Virtus helps organizations move from reactive to proactive and predictive IT operations. 

Reference: Gartner – AI-Driven IT Ops 2026 

9. AI Observability & Model Governance

As AI adoption expands, so does the need for transparency and trust. Enterprises are focusing on AI observability — ensuring models remain accurate, ethical, and compliant. 

Virtus provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions to monitor model performance, data pipelines, and bias risks in real time. 

Reference: Gartner – Tackling Trust, Risk and Security in AI Models

10. Human-Centered AI — Ethics and Values in Automation

Great technology means little without responsibility. The next wave of transformation demands balance between automation, ethics, and human values. 

Virtus’ Security Awareness Platform helps organizations build an ethical AI framework — safeguarding data while fostering cybersecurity awareness across teams. 

Reference: Forbes – Generative AI Trends 2026 

Strengthen Your Technology Foundation for 2026 — Intelligent, Secure, and Sustainable with Virtus

As part of CTI Group, Virtus Technology Indonesia is committed to delivering end-to-end solutions that bridge innovation, security, and efficiency within a unified digital ecosystem. 

Together with global partners, Virtus helps organizations across Indonesia accelerate their transformation toward operations that are more intelligent, secure, and sustainable. 

Contact Virtus Technology Indonesia today to discover how we can help you build a more resilient IT strategy — ready to face business challenges in 2026 and beyond. 

Author: Muhammad Romadhoni Rizki Hidayanto 
Social Media & Corporate Branding, Virtus Technology Indonesia 

Author: Ahmad Tsaqib Hakim
Technical Consultant Team Leader, Virtus Technology Indonesia 

Editor: Ary Adianto
Content Writer, CTI Group