The Future of Internal IT in the UK

Inside ITSM 2026

This report reveals how digital employee experience (DEX), collaboration and AI are reshaping the role of internal IT—with data, expert opinions, and practical takeaways.

In the report

  • Research on challenges, trends, and priorities for IT teams in 2026
  • How DEX, collaboration, and AI are reshaping the IT function
  • Expert guidance for a more strategic IT approach

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About the research

This report is the result of an international online survey conducted by Censuswide in August 2025 on behalf of TOPdesk.

A total of 6,000 IT professionals participated, from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. All of them work in organizations with more than 25 employees. This report focuses on the responses of 1,000 UK IT professionals.

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  1. 25+ years of ITSM expertise

    TOPdesk is a flexible, ready-to-use software platform for ITSM, FM, and ESM that combines proven best practices with easy personalization—ensuring a smooth, fast start without the heavy lifting.

  2. Simple to use. Easy to adapt.

    Once set up, TOPdesk is effortless to maintain. No coding or consultants required—just intuitive tools that evolve with your organization’s changing needs.

  3. Real people = Real support

    From Sales to 24/5 Support, you’re guided by in-house experts who care about your success—and connected to a thriving community of ITSM professionals.