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Jun 9, 2026 · Industry Insights

Can the Next‑Gen IT Department Shrink to One‑Third Its Size?

The article analyzes how AI agents, platform engineering, and infrastructure‑as‑code are enabling IT departments to cut staff by up to two‑thirds while maintaining or even improving delivery, outlines which roles are disappearing, proposes a reference 45‑person structure, and warns that reduced headcount does not automatically mean proportional cost savings.