JumpCloud has released its “Q1 2026 IT Trends Report” that explores the widening gap between AI maturity and AI readiness, and why confidence alone is leaving organizations exposed as AI adoption accelerates announced during its JumpCloudLand virtual conference.
Key findings include:
° Only 22% of organizations are truly AI ready, despite 40% self-identifying as AI mature, revealing a significant confidence gap.
60% of IT leaders say AI adoption is outpacing their ability to secure it, a trend that has remained unchanged for three years.
° Shadow AI is widespread, with 61% of organizations reporting unsanctioned AI use, even as many express high confidence in their governance practices.
° Identity and access failures dominate AI risk, with unauthorized access, inconsistent IAM, and non-human identities emerging as top threats.
° IT unification is becoming the foundation of AI readiness, with nearly 90% of IT leaders agreeing that unified infrastructure and centralized IAM are critical to securing AI at scale.
° Investment is accelerating, with more than 9 in 10 organizations expecting IT budget increases in 2026, and half planning to dedicate 11–25% of their budget to AI-related initiatives.
I hope you’ll help support Apple World Today by becoming a patron. Almost all our income is from Patreon support and sponsored posts. Patreon pricing ranges from $2 to $10 a month. Thanks in advance for your support.
