Want a tech job? These skills will matter most in 2026, State of IT report shows

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Spiceworks gave a sneak peek of its 2026 State of IT report. 
• IT jobs and investments show growth. 
• Some skills can help make you a more attractive IT pro. 

IT professionals play a crucial role in supporting the technological advancements of organizations, as frontier technologies continue to evolve and transform the landscape of many industries. As a result, their roles are growing in demand, even with the rise of AI.

On Wednesday, Spiceworks previewed its 2026 State of IT report during a session at its annual SpiceWorld conference in Austin, Texas. The 14th annual report, conducted by Aberdeen Research, surveys over 800 IT professionals from small and medium companies as well as enterprises to gather insights into the latest trends in the IT space. The key trends showed it's a ...