Software evolves toward AI-native architectureIn 2026, organizations will shift from enhancing existing AI applications and processes to AI-native architectures, which will fully realize the promise of modern AI. Enterprise applications will increasingly be built natively around AI capabilities, featuring user experiences designed for multi-model, natural language interaction, and allowing AI agents to reason through complex processes. The “agent sprawl” challenge will mirror previous shadow IT crises, but with higher stakes given agents’ autonomous decision-making capabilities. In parallel, AI agents enable users to simply express their intentions, allowing the agent to determine how to work toward achieving that goal. Executing on the 2026 AI themesIn 2026, AI will move from a supporting tool to a fundamental pillar of the enterprise.