
AI strategy: How can business leaders get it right in 2026?
UK business leaders are investing heavily in AI, but success in 2026 will depend on targeting spend wisely, balancing automation with people, and building trusted, ethical strategies.

UK business leaders are investing heavily in AI, but success in 2026 will depend on targeting spend wisely, balancing automation with people, and building trusted, ethical strategies.

AI is transforming enterprise data strategies. Learn how businesses can prepare with stronger governance, quality control, and collaboration between AI tools and human expertise.

Unmanaged data storage is draining budgets and performance. Smarter strategies, including edge computing and hybrid models, can reduce costs and support sustainability goals.
Work is evolving fast. Pixelisation and AI are reshaping how tasks are assigned, tracked, and rewarded—demanding smarter systems, adaptable people, and dynamic leadership.

UK, Ireland and Channel Island CIOs lag global peers on IoT and Private 5G. Strategic partnerships can unlock innovation, compliance, and ROI through wireless technologies.

European legal departments manage high volumes of private data but lack comprehensive governance, risking non-compliance as AI adoption outpaces current data sovereignty strategies.

Agentic AI is powerful, but without identity-centred security strategies, it introduces major risks. Learn how to integrate AI agents securely into your organisation’s infrastructure.

Card Not Present fraud costs hundreds of millions every year. Dynamic CVVs offer real protection – banks must act now, not budget for crime as a cost.

AI Appreciation Day marks a shift from hype to impact — where technology leaders are embedding AI into finance, infrastructure and robotics to deliver measurable business value.

Third-party risk management must evolve beyond compliance to become a proactive, intelligence-led discipline—bridging silos, embracing real-time visibility, and addressing human, technological, and process-based gaps.

Imagine AI agents as teammates, not tools – amplifying collaboration, aligning goals, surfacing knowledge, and transforming teamwork into something smarter, faster, and more human-focused.

Discover how enterprises can maximise AIOps ROI by reducing complexity, consolidating tools, and embracing scalable strategies.

Workplace tech should empower, not monitor. Transparent, employee-first tools build trust and efficiency, making offices more welcoming, productive, and human—not controlled environments driven by fear.

AI demands speed and innovation, but without hybrid cloud visibility and security, risks escalate. Discover why deep observability is key to secure transformation.

Data centralisation and automation are vital for effective AI. Without strong data foundations, companies risk underperformance, missed opportunities, and costly, error-prone decision-making.

Technology is evolving rapidly, offering both challenges and solutions. Business leaders now view innovation as essential for progress, unity, and tackling global issues responsibly.

Clientless ZTNA enables secure access to unmanaged IoT and OT devices, reducing malware risk and lateral movement while supporting third-party and BYOD network access.

Build supply chain resilience by integrating AI, automation, and agile tech to withstand disruptions, improve decision-making, and enhance performance amid today’s unpredictable global landscape.

AI agents are reshaping business travel, but when disruption strikes, human judgment and empathy remain essential for delivering a reliable, stress-free traveller experien

Hybrid organisations blend human talent, digital tools, and AI to drive agility, innovation, and resilience—redefining leadership, communication, and performance in the future of work.

AI is reshaping UK legal disclosure, offering efficiency gains in criminal and civil cases—yet requires careful oversight, transparency, and adherence to legal safeguards.

GenAI projects often fail due to poor data, unclear value, or unrealistic expectations. Success demands strategic alignment, robust data readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

AI is revolutionising supply chains by enhancing efficiency, resilience, and collaboration—empowering humans to focus on strategy while machines handle complexity, risk, and repetitive tasks.

The 2025 Cyber Breaches Survey exposes the UK’s widening cybersecurity gaps—underscoring urgent leadership, cultural, and supply chain vulnerabilities that demand immediate, coordinated action.

Effective data governance transforms from compliance task to strategic enabler—building trust, driving innovation, and aligning analytics with real business outcomes for long-term success.

Lebara CTO Torsten Minkwitz tells us what a public cloud migration is delivering for the UK telco

How Schneider Electric is leading sustainability and efficiency efforts in the industrial sector.
Searce’s SVP Patrick Bangert highlights AI’s potential and warns of a looming problem with potentially harmful consequences if left unresolved.

The Digital Bulletin Podcast presents debate, discussion and interviews on business technology’s biggest stories. Host Ben Mouncer steers the ship with a panel of guests as they tackle themes around AI, data, blockchain and more.

Enterprise is far down the road to operationalising different forms of AI, says Peltarion’s Björn Brinne

NGINX’s Owen Garrett explains how it powers the world’s busiest sites

AI readiness is uneven across businesses. Bridging the AI literacy gap with upskilling and clear strategy is key to long-term success and workforce adoption.

AI is transforming enterprise data strategies. Learn how businesses can prepare with stronger governance, quality control, and collaboration between AI tools and human expertise.

Unmanaged data storage is draining budgets and performance. Smarter strategies, including edge computing and hybrid models, can reduce costs and support sustainability goals.
Work is evolving fast. Pixelisation and AI are reshaping how tasks are assigned, tracked, and rewarded—demanding smarter systems, adaptable people, and dynamic leadership.

UK, Ireland and Channel Island CIOs lag global peers on IoT and Private 5G. Strategic partnerships can unlock innovation, compliance, and ROI through wireless technologies.

European legal departments manage high volumes of private data but lack comprehensive governance, risking non-compliance as AI adoption outpaces current data sovereignty strategies.

Agentic AI is powerful, but without identity-centred security strategies, it introduces major risks. Learn how to integrate AI agents securely into your organisation’s infrastructure.

Card Not Present fraud costs hundreds of millions every year. Dynamic CVVs offer real protection – banks must act now, not budget for crime as a cost.

AI Appreciation Day marks a shift from hype to impact — where technology leaders are embedding AI into finance, infrastructure and robotics to deliver measurable business value.

Third-party risk management must evolve beyond compliance to become a proactive, intelligence-led discipline—bridging silos, embracing real-time visibility, and addressing human, technological, and process-based gaps.

Imagine AI agents as teammates, not tools – amplifying collaboration, aligning goals, surfacing knowledge, and transforming teamwork into something smarter, faster, and more human-focused.

Discover how enterprises can maximise AIOps ROI by reducing complexity, consolidating tools, and embracing scalable strategies.

Workplace tech should empower, not monitor. Transparent, employee-first tools build trust and efficiency, making offices more welcoming, productive, and human—not controlled environments driven by fear.

AI demands speed and innovation, but without hybrid cloud visibility and security, risks escalate. Discover why deep observability is key to secure transformation.

Data centralisation and automation are vital for effective AI. Without strong data foundations, companies risk underperformance, missed opportunities, and costly, error-prone decision-making.

Technology is evolving rapidly, offering both challenges and solutions. Business leaders now view innovation as essential for progress, unity, and tackling global issues responsibly.

Clientless ZTNA enables secure access to unmanaged IoT and OT devices, reducing malware risk and lateral movement while supporting third-party and BYOD network access.

Build supply chain resilience by integrating AI, automation, and agile tech to withstand disruptions, improve decision-making, and enhance performance amid today’s unpredictable global landscape.

AI agents are reshaping business travel, but when disruption strikes, human judgment and empathy remain essential for delivering a reliable, stress-free traveller experien

Hybrid organisations blend human talent, digital tools, and AI to drive agility, innovation, and resilience—redefining leadership, communication, and performance in the future of work.

AI is reshaping UK legal disclosure, offering efficiency gains in criminal and civil cases—yet requires careful oversight, transparency, and adherence to legal safeguards.

GenAI projects often fail due to poor data, unclear value, or unrealistic expectations. Success demands strategic alignment, robust data readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

AI is revolutionising supply chains by enhancing efficiency, resilience, and collaboration—empowering humans to focus on strategy while machines handle complexity, risk, and repetitive tasks.

The 2025 Cyber Breaches Survey exposes the UK’s widening cybersecurity gaps—underscoring urgent leadership, cultural, and supply chain vulnerabilities that demand immediate, coordinated action.