Archive · 30 Jan 2026
HCLSoftware Predicts AI Autonomy in 2026
HCLSoftware, a big company that makes software for businesses, released a report called Tech Trends 2026.
They talked to many business leaders and found that AI, or artificial intelligence, is becoming very important.
By 2026, AI will be able to do many things on its own, like making decisions and running tasks without people telling it what to do.
This is called 'autonomous intelligence.'
The report says that businesses need to have good rules and systems to make sure the AI works well and is safe.
They also found that many businesses are already using or testing AI, but some are missing good rules to govern it.
The report also talks about new technologies like faster internet (6G) and special codes to keep information safe from future computers called quantum computers.
HCLSoftware thinks that businesses that prepare now will do better in the future.
HCLSoftware released its Tech Trends 2026 report, predicting AI autonomy in enterprises by 2026.
76% of leaders prioritize AI agents and autonomous systems, with 81% of enterprises having live or pilot initiatives.
84% expect AI-accelerated Low-Code/No-Code to reach full scale within 18 months.
79% of leaders have active Responsible AI frameworks, and 88% are assessing post-quantum cryptography readiness.
60% anticipate 6G readiness within three years, and 25% of organizations lack governance for AI.
- Who
- HCLSoftware, a global leader in enterprise software solutions
- What
- Unveiled its Tech Trends 2026 report predicting AI autonomy in enterprises by 2026
- When
- January 30, 2024
- Where
- Santa Clara, California, USA and Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To highlight the shift towards autonomous intelligence driving competitive advantage in enterprises
- Company
- HCLSoftware
- Report
- Tech Trends 2026
- Research Duration
- 8 months
- Enterprise Leaders Surveyed
- 173
- AI Agents Priority
- 76% of leaders
- Live/Pilot AI Initiatives
- 81% of enterprises
- Missing Governance
- 25% of organizations
- AI-Low-Code/No-Code Scaling
- 84% expect within 18 months
- Responsible AI Frameworks
- 79% active today
- Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness
- 88% assessing
- 6G Readiness
- 60% anticipate within 3 years