As 2025 ends, many business leaders are realizing their IT environments look a lot like their budgets, recycled from last year.
The ISOutsource Q4 IT Trends Report, 2026 IT Planning Guide: Budget Smarter, Partner Better, helps business leaders reset that cycle. It provides actionable frameworks and interactive planning tools to help organizations protect, optimize, and advance their IT strategy for the year ahead.
Why Planning Now Matters
“Strategic IT planning isn’t just a task; it’s your competitive edge. Invest in a smarter IT budget now, and you’ll reap the rewards all year long.” CEO Naveen Rajkumar adds
Three Moves to Build a Smarter IT Plan
1. Protect the Business.
“Saving a few thousand dollars in the short term on security usually means risking a costly data breach or compliances fine down the road,” says Kenny Gluck, Managing Consultant at ISOutsource.
2. Optimize Your Investments.
ISOutsource reviewed an auto-renewal and “saved $60,000 on our 2026 contract” after reducing unused solution features.
“When it comes to software, like Office 365, we make sure you’re using all the products and features included with your licenses,” says Adam Munson, Managing Consultant at ISOutsource.
3. Advance with Flexibility.
“At ISOutsource, we believe contracts are for cowards,” says Naveen Rajkumar. “Your MSP should be accountable for doing top-quality work and responding promptly to support tickets and phone calls.”
From Insight to Action
The 2026 IT Planning Guide includes interactive tools:
- Vendor-Switch Risk Mitigation Checklist
- Switch-Readiness Quiz
- IT Model Selector Worksheet
“The best leaders move quickly, communicate clearly, and empower their teams to make informed decisions.”
Now is the time to do just that.
Download the full 2026 IT Planning Guide to access the complete toolkit and start building an IT strategy that drives results without the contracts or complexity.