{"id":2752,"date":"2026-03-24T11:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quadbridge.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:19:39","slug":"ai-is-redefining-the-role-of-it-leaders-according-to-new-research-ahead-of-qbits-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quadbridge.com\/fr\/ai-is-redefining-the-role-of-it-leaders-according-to-new-research-ahead-of-qbits-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Is Redefining the Role of IT Leaders, According to New Research Ahead of QBITS 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal, QC \u2013 The rapid adoption of AI in Canada is exposing a critical gap for technology leaders. More than half now help shape corporate strategy, yet nearly two-thirds lack confidence in their company\u2019s AI readiness, and many feel unprepared for the leadership demands being placed on them.<\/p>\n

That disconnect is the focus of QBITS 2026<\/a>, taking place April 7\u20139 in Montreal. QBITS \u2013 Quadbridge\u2019s flagship technology leadership conference \u2013 brings together hundreds of IT leaders from across North America to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore how organizations can move from AI experimentation to real operational outcomes.<\/p>\n

The AI Shift Redefining the Role of IT Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Research from Quadbridge suggests technology executives are increasingly being asked to do far more than run infrastructure and manage risk. They are expected to guide strategy, enable innovation, and help their organizations navigate the opportunities and uncertainty created by AI.<\/p>\n

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Findings from Quadbridge\u2019s recent AI Ideation Sessions and report, AI Has Broken the Mid-Market Technology Playbook, reveal that organizations are moving quickly to explore AI \u2013 but many are doing so without the traditional roadmaps that guided previous waves of technology adoption. Key findings include:
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