October 15, 2026
Technology Planning for 2027: Five Decisions to Bring Forward
Five practical planning decisions for security, lifecycle, cloud cost, resilience and responsible AI adoption in 2027.
1. Remove unsupported technology
Check operating systems, business applications, network hardware and firmware against supplier lifecycle information. Budget for replacement before support deadlines create urgency.
2. Prove recovery
Review backup scope, immutable or isolated copies, recovery responsibilities and recent restore evidence.
3. Control identity and devices
Strengthen multi-factor authentication, privileged access, joiner and leaver processes, encryption and device compliance.
4. Make cloud cost visible
Connect licensing, storage and consumption to owners and business outcomes. Remove unused services and avoid uncontrolled duplication.
5. Govern AI use
Agree approved tools, information handling, human review and procurement checks. Start from real use cases rather than buying technology without an accountable outcome.