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AI in 2026: fragile data, hybrid clouds & profit race
Software-as-a-Service

AI in 2026: fragile data, hybrid clouds & profit race

AI in 2026 will be less about dazzling breakthroughs and more about fragile data, hybrid clouds and investor pressure for real profits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026
Customer Relationship Management

WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026

WaveMaker predicts by 2026 AI will speed prototyping but boost demand for senior oversight, personalised UIs and specialised software agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026
Unified Communications

AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 12 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Emburse launches AI tool to automate global tax checks
Fintech

Emburse launches AI tool to automate global tax checks

Emburse unveils AI-powered Invoice Tax Validation to automate e-invoicing compliance as real-time tax checks spread across 90+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026
Digital Transformation

SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026

SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 10 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk
Data Protection

Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
iManage forecasts AI reality check & data overhaul by 2026
Digital Transformation

iManage forecasts AI reality check & data overhaul by 2026

iManage predicts 2026 will bring an agentic AI reality check, routine hallucination risk management and machine-led data restructuring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns
Digital Transformation

Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Yext predicts AI will redefine online discovery by 2026
Digital Transformation

Yext predicts AI will redefine online discovery by 2026

Yext predicts AI will overhaul online discovery by 2026, as trust in AI search grows and brands race to be chosen by algorithms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe

Gamma and Red Cactus have agreed a Europe-wide tie-up to bring Bubble-powered CRM and ERP integrations to Gamma's UCaaS partner network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton
Storage

Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026
Digital Transformation

C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme
Small Business

Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme

Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Cybanetix boosts MDR growth with AI & rapid response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybanetix boosts MDR growth with AI & rapid response

Cybanetix reports record recurring revenue as AI-driven MDR and sub-15-minute threat response fuel rapid growth and market share gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
ScotlandIS seeks entries for 2026 digital tech awards
Artificial Intelligence

ScotlandIS seeks entries for 2026 digital tech awards

ScotlandIS issues a final call for Digital Technology Awards 2026 entries, adding an AI Trailblazer category before 13 January deadline.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Europe warned over AI security gap despite AI Act lead
Digital Transformation

Europe warned over AI security gap despite AI Act lead

Europe's AI security controls lag global norms, leaving anomaly detection, incident response and supply-chain visibility dangerously weak.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Wakam UK names Philip Ward Group CFO amid UK growth
Customer Experience

Wakam UK names Philip Ward Group CFO amid UK growth

Wakam UK promotes Philip Ward to Group CFO as its UK portfolio hits GBP £400 million, backed by a 197% solvency ratio and strong partner scores.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026