# Red Hat named a "Leader" in 2026 IDC MarketScape

DevFeed: [Red Hat named a "Leader" in 2026 IDC MarketScape](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/red-hat-named-a-leader-in-2026-idc-marketscape-64819.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-hat-named-leader-2026-idc-marketscape>)

Author: Jackie Rose

Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Red Hat Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/red-hat-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ansible](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ansible.md>), [Test-driven development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tdd.md>), [rhel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rhel.md>)

Tags: [automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/automation.md>), [infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infrastructure.md>), [red-hat](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/red-hat.md>), [strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/strategy.md>)

## AI overview

Red Hat says IDC MarketScape named it a Leader for Worldwide Private and Hybrid Cloud Management with Automation in 2026. The post describes how partners can position Ansible Automation Platform and OpenShift around hybrid infrastructure management, event-driven responses, AI-assisted automation, and open standards.

## Source excerpt

We are thrilled to announce that Red Hat has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Private and Hybrid Cloud Management with Automation.We believe this recognition from IDC MarketScape confirms what our partners already know: in a market where 88% of large organizations still manage production workloads on-premises, the need for a cohesive, scalable automation strategy has never been higher. By aligning your practice with Red Hat's proven portfolio, you are offering customers a clear path to modernize their IT operations without the complexity of a "best-of-breed" patc