The Final Countdown: 10 Tech Priorities to Set Before Midnight
As the clock winds down on another year of rapid innovation, shifting threats, and accelerating digital demands, business leaders are staring down one final question: Is your 2026 tech strategy ready? The organizations that hit the ground running in January are not the ones scrambling in Q1, they are the ones using these final days of the year to tighten plans, align priorities, and set the stage for a smarter, more resilient future.
Here is your fast‑paced, end‑of‑year checklist, the 10 tech priorities to lock in before the ball drops.
- Confirm Your ERP Roadmap
Whether you are planning an Epicor upgrade, preparing for the 2026.1 Classic Screen sunset, or evaluating cloud options, your ERP strategy should be crystal clear before January hits. Delaying only increases risk and technical debt.
- Finalize Your Cloud and Hybrid Strategy
Hybrid‑first is now the default for modern IT. Decide which workloads move to Azure, which stay on‑prem, and how you will integrate them. A clear roadmap now prevents chaos later.
- Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture
Threat actors do not take holidays. Validate MFA, identity management, endpoint protection, and monitoring. If you have not run a security assessment this year, now is the moment.
- Prioritize AI and Automation Initiatives
AI is no longer experimental, it is operational. Identify the top 2–3 use cases where tools like Copilot, ResolveIQ, or workflow automation can deliver immediate ROI in early 2026.
- Audit Your Tech Stack
Redundant tools, unused licenses, and outdated systems drain budgets and productivity. Clean house now so you can invest strategically next year.
- Validate Your Data Strategy
Data governance, accessibility, and quality determine the success of analytics, AI, and reporting. Ensure your data is clean, structured, and ready to power smarter decisions in 2026.
- Review Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
Resilience is no longer optional. Confirm your backups, evaluate your recovery processes, and ensure your hybrid environment is protected from outages and cyber incidents.
- Align IT and Business Goals
Your 2026 tech strategy should directly support revenue, efficiency, customer experience, and operational excellence. If IT and leadership are not aligned, now is the time to fix it.
- Plan for User Training and Change Management
New tools only deliver value when people know how to use them. Build training plans for ERP changes, cloud adoption, AI tools, and security best practices.
- Lock in Your IT Partner for 2026
The right partner accelerates transformation, reduces risk, and keeps your roadmap on track. Do not wait until January to secure the support you need.
How 2W Tech Helps You Start 2026 Ahead of the Curve
2W Tech works with organizations to turn year‑end tech planning into real, measurable progress. Whether you are preparing for an Epicor upgrade, modernizing your cloud environment, strengthening cybersecurity, or building an AI‑ready foundation, our team brings the strategy, technical expertise, and hands‑on support needed to execute with confidence. We help you assess your current state, prioritize the right initiatives, and enter 2026 with a roadmap that is clear, achievable, and aligned with your business goals.
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