1、White paperThe 2024 IT Outlook ReportInsights and predictions for AI,IT strategy,hiring andsustainability.Introduction and keyfindingsAs we approach 2024,its clear that the IT landscape is being reshaped by internal and external forces that include artificial intelligence(AI),strategies,investment t

2、rends,hiring challenges and commitments to sustainability.To provide an analytical overview of these evolving IT trends,Rackspace Technology commissioned The 2024 IT Outlook Report in partnership with Dell Technologies and VMware.In this report,we share the findings from our polling of 1,420 IT prof

3、essionals worldwide and across multiple industry verticals.Respondents to our survey work in a diverse range of industry verticals,including financial services,pharmaceuticals,manufacturing,retail,entertainment,hospitality,travel,government and healthcare in the Americas,Europe and Asia.By seeking i

4、nput from such a diverse swath of the IT world,we aim to provide a clear projection of the next wave of technological innovation and its impact on business strategy.Grounded in the latest research and expert analysis,this report is an essential guide for leaders and organizations aiming to stay ahea

5、d in a future increasingly defined by IT.Our survey data shows the growing optimism for and reliance on AI.Diving deeper into investment trends,we observe that companies are recalibrating their investment portfolios and prioritizing edge computing and public and private clouds.Notably,companies are

6、refocusing their budgets on application modernization and cloud migration,while curtailing investments in infrastructure hardware and servers.In 2024,expectations and reality are converging for AI.While AI has significantly accelerated innovation and enhanced decision-making processes,the anticipate