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Top 4 Technology Trends That Are Going to Make Waves in 2026

3 January 2023

The new year is here, and it calls for changes in the things that we use in our everyday lives. For instance, technology is ever-evolving, and your business needs to adapt quickly to yield more returns.

Due to this, business owners need to learn more about the latest trends in technology and see how they can benefit from them. Being an early adopter of new and emerging technology can be beneficial for your business and give you an edge over your competitors.

Our staff at Redpalm are constantly researching to identify the latest technologies that suit our clients’ needs. Hardware and software can make your business more efficient and productive.

To help you out, we’ve made a list of the best technology trends in 2026 that can benefit your business.

Let’s get started.

1. More Sustainable Technology

As the world progresses, technology has become an integral part of our lives. However, it can lead to carbon emissions and can contribute to climate change, a major threat that the world is facing right now.

As a result, many medium and large businesses have set sustainability goals to play their part in protecting the environment. This benefits the environment and gives them a competitive edge, as consumers increasingly seek more sustainable brands.

Major technology providers have released tools that track the carbon emissions of digital operations in real time. Using these platforms helps a business maintain a green reputation and appeals to environmentally conscious customers.

2. Increased Use of Automated Devices

In the current competitive environment, businesses are turning to automation. This helps them become more efficient and maximise their performance. The technology also allows businesses to reduce their operating costs and improve their service.

Due to this, automated technology is growing as a trend for businesses in 2026. Automated solutions can help simplify your business tasks and processes, making your business more organised.

These automated solutions also include features such as data analytics, giving businesses room to improve. Therefore, businesses should look to automate simple tasks with a third-party provider.

For instance, Redpalm can provide your business with automated cyber security solutions. Our experts can install software on your business devices to automatically detect cyber threats. This keeps your business secure and prevents unexpected issues.

3. The Rise of Agentic AI

Modern companies have moved beyond the initial stage of digital changes that occurred during the pandemic. While many businesses adopted solutions like Microsoft Teams and other SaaS applications to communicate and collaborate better online, these tools often required constant human input to remain effective.

Most of these services were implemented in a rush, and organisations may not have used them to their full potential. Due to this, the focus has shifted towards agentic AI. These intelligent agents can plan multi-step workflows and execute tasks across different platforms with minimal supervision.

For instance, an agent can manage customer service enquiries and update internal records simultaneously. In 2026, you can expect these digital workers to become a valuable part of businesses looking to improve their operational efficiency and performance.

4. Adaptive Cyber Security

Cyber threats have become more sophisticated as attackers use AI to automate their efforts. Traditional firewalls and basic MFA are no longer enough to protect sensitive assets.

Adaptive cyber security models use machine learning to detect unusual activity and respond to threats instantly. These systems learn from every interaction and improve their defences over time.

Investing in proactive security helps protect client data and maintain business integrity. We’re confident that moving forward, this approach will become essential for the long-term safety of any business.

Contact Redpalm to Keep Up With Technology Trends in 2026

Many new technology trends will arrive in 2026, and your business needs to be ready to adapt to them. Redpalm can help you ease that transition.

Redpalm is a managed service provider (MSP) and a trusted cyber security partner. We equip your business with advanced IT infrastructure to swiftly identify and neutralise any security risks.

Our wide range of services includes technology procurement, vulnerability assessments, endpoint management, and more.

To learn more about our managed IT services, click here or contact us to schedule an appointment today.

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