Current forecasts and trends regarding the development of the IT service market
With their current market study, "The Market for IT Services in Germany 2026," the market analysts at Lünendonk offer user companies and IT service providers relevant data on market developments, trends, and emerging topics in the B2B IT sector. This provides them with sound information for strategic planning and development.
This year's Lünendonk study is based on a survey of 101 IT service providers and 206 user companies in Germany. The undisputed growth driver is the "Data & AI" segment , which is dominating the market with a projected increase of over 24 percent by 2026, followed by investments in cloud transformation and migration (up 15.6 percent) and cybersecurity (up 13.5 percent). At the same time, IT sovereignty is gaining significant importance , with 91 percent of the surveyed companies stating that they intend to invest strategically in strengthening cybersecurity, resilience, and sovereignty over the next two years . This technological dynamism is also putting pressure on traditional billing models and accelerating the shift towards results-based services and pricing .
In this market environment, q.beyond is holding its own very well among the leading IT service providers. With its current strategy, the company is transforming itself from an implementer to a leading AI orchestrator for European SMEs.
IT Service Market 2026 – Data and Facts:
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Key growth topics for IT service providers: The relevant drivers for the coming years remain application/ITModernisation, cloud transformation and AI solutions.
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Development of industry demand: The industrial sector is showing mixed feelings, while energy companies are in high demand and the healthcare sector has great potential.
That's why you should read the Lünendonk Study 2026
- They have reliable market data on revenue development and priorities of the leading top IT service providers in Germany and how they are holding their own in a challenging market environment.
- You will learn where companies are primarily investing to remain competitive – above all in the “Data & AI” and “sovereign cloud platforms” segments.
- You will receive market benchmarks that allow you to compare your own key performance indicators with those of the entire IT service market.
- You will receive concrete figures and forecasts regarding market growth in the near future.
- They identify which technology areas companies are currently actually directing their IT spending towards.
- They understand why and how staff growth and revenue growth become decoupled.
- You will gain insights into how the billing models of service providers are currently changing.
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Expect the Next - Mission Future at q.beyond
q.beyond is the leading IT partner for medium-sized businesses. We solve the technological challenges of our European clients, future-proofing their business models and increasing their added value. We achieve this through sovereign IT solutions and our own certified AI data centers. A strong team of over 1,000 experts combines industry know-how with technical excellence. Our focus areas include public and private cloud computing, the operation of business-critical applications based on Microsoft and SAP technologies, artificial intelligence, and IT security. q.beyond is publicly listed and has a comprehensive presence in Germany as well as locations in Latvia, Spain, Romania, India, and the USA.
