2026 stories - Page 19
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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drones
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hyperscale
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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document management
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data analytics
AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
AI set to power autonomous workflows & new work models
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
AI set for post-transformer shift to memory-led tools
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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rpa
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supply chain
AI firms tip 2026 as the dawn of a post-transformer era, with memory-led, workflow-specific systems overtaking general-purpose models.
Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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cartech
TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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encryption
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hcm
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iam
TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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biometrics
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socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cartech
LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.