2026 stories - Page 35

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

Panduit launches its Fault Managed Power System in EMEA, offering safer, high-power smart building solutions with up to 4.8 kW and 97%+ efficiency.

Most UK IT leaders admit their firms are falling short on sustainability despite rising climate priorities and upcoming stricter reporting rules.

Oledcomm will develop a bidirectional optical inter-satellite link terminal under France 2030, enhancing high-speed data transmission for future satellite constellations.

In 2026, cloud adoption will shift towards autonomy and choice, as organisations break free from vendor lock-in and embrace flexible, intelligent cloud solutions.

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

Telecom leaders face an 18-month window to harness AI and transform networks into customer-centric products, securing market dominance for the next decade.

New Relic integrates its AI observability tools with Microsoft Azure, streamlining incident management and boosting productivity for engineering teams.

Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.

Tech Trends 2026 highlights resilience as essential amid supply chain issues, AI risks, and rising customer demands for trusted, stable partners.

Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.

All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

Since October 2025, England's ban on volume-price promotions for HFSS products has challenged franchises to align marketing, training, and operations for seamless compliance.

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

Iryo's full digital overhaul of procurement has saved EUR €3.4 million, boosting efficiency and supplier oversight with automation and AI technologies.