Opinion stories - Page 32

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

Developers in 2025 must master prompt engineering, risk-aware decisions and data fluency as AI reshapes coding into a collaborative, context-driven craft.

Data centres face rising power and cooling demands as AI workloads push rack consumption to 300-600kW by 2030, requiring new infrastructure approaches.

Global events often fail to be truly inclusive by using a single language; real-time multilingual translation and captioning boost engagement and accessibility.

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

Financial firms use predictive AI combined with generative AI to meet FCA Consumer Duty, ensuring compliance and improving customer outcomes efficiently.

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.

Private equity firms are realising that involving data engineers early in strategy boosts insights and value beyond just technical support roles.

Artificial intelligence is transforming UK real estate by automating tasks, improving valuations, and personalising buyer experiences with smarter technology.

Blockchain technology is set to transform ticketing by ending scalping, fraud, and fees, creating fair, transparent access for fans and organisers alike.

The data centre sector faces a skills evolution, requiring continuous development in teamwork and adaptability alongside technical expertise.

Tech firms must hire swiftly without compromising quality, blending smart processes and human insight to meet the sector's rapid pace and fierce talent demand.

AI is reshaping enterprise infrastructure, driving demand for edge computing, efficient cooling, and robust cabling to handle increased power and latency needs.

Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.

Background noise in hybrid offices quietly erodes productivity and clarity, prompting firms to invest in quality audio tools for better collaboration and decisions.

APP fraud, rising to 42% of UK losses in 2025, causes £2,300 lost per minute, urging banks and tech firms to boost joint防efforts.

UK banks face credit innovation hurdles as outdated systems delay new features; modern credit platforms offer agility and growth in a fast-changing market.

AI chatbots are failing to improve customer service as incomplete data and trust issues cause frustration, prompting firms to reintegrate human agents.

European tech startup SEON shares key strategies and lessons from its journey expanding into the complex and competitive US market to help others succeed.

Banks must adopt cloud technology to scale rapidly, cut costs by up to 40%, and meet rising customer and regulatory demands in a digital-first world.