Home topics news Image is for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual businesses or individuals mentioned. credits: Pexels News News Tech chiefs admit data distrust undermines billion-dollar investment decisions Yajush Gupta February 16, 2026 Survey of 1,510 technology decision-makers reveals 84% distrust their data whilst 90% question ROI on investments, undermining billion-dollar budget decisions, according to Apptio research. What’s happening: Distrust in data affects 84% of technology decision-makers whilst persistent data silos impact 80%, making it harder to justify spending, according to Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report. Why this matters: When nearly every leader questions ROI, investment decisions stall. Data gaps slow decisions and erode trust at a time when technology spend continues to rise for cybersecurity, AI, and cloud. The era of cost control alone is over. Today, boards and CFOs expect technology leaders to prove that every dollar drives measurable business value. Yet confidence in tech investment decisions is fading as data distrust climbs, with 84% of leaders saying it impacts decisions. With 74% of organisations increasing IT budgets in 2026, and a quarter reporting significant jumps, leaders face mounting pressure to prove results. But disconnected systems and unclear metrics compound the confidence problem, according to Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report surveying 1,510 qualified respondents. The survey comprised decision-makers and influencers at the director level and above across IT financial management and FinOps functions, representing organisations with annual revenue of $500 million or greater across finance and banking, healthcare, IT, insurance, manufacturing, professional