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.
Thought Leadership
Smarter AI agents start with better-connected data
Jesús Barrasa of Neo4j explains how Agentic AI, powered by connected data and graph technology, enables smarter, autonomous decisions with greater trust, accuracy, and insight.
AI regulation is falling behind, but what risks does this create?
Global AI innovation is outpacing regulation, exposing critical risks like data poisoning and supply chain vulnerabilities. Businesses must act now to secure their AI ecosystems.
What’s hot in AI for B2B ecommerce?
AI is transforming B2B ecommerce—powering personalisation, automating sales, and optimising supply chains—to help businesses meet rising buyer expectations and drive smarter, data-driven growth.
How to maximise AI project success
To maximise AI project success, define clear goals, secure data access, embrace iterative learning, and don’t fear pausing or pivoting when needed—progress comes from persistence.
Reimagining Cloud Strategies: Why AI-driven multi-cloud strategies are now essential
AI-driven multi-cloud strategies are vital for modern businesses. They enhance agility, optimise costs, bolster security, and maximise AI workload efficiency, ensuring long-term competitiveness.
The hacker’s playbook: What the dark web can teach organisations about cybersecurity
Hackers are evolving, leveraging AI and malware-as-a-service to target organisations. Matt Berzinski of Ping Identity explores how businesses can turn the tables on cybercriminals.
Bringing yet-to-launch products to life through digital storytelling
Simon Levitt, Global Creative Technology Director at Imagination, explores how digital storytelling transforms yet-to-launch products into immersive brand experiences, building anticipation and driving pre-orders before launch.
Examining the impact of DeepSeek: Democratisation versus data protection
DeepSeek’s open-source AI disrupts Silicon Valley’s dominance, promising efficiency but raising data privacy concerns. Explore its impact on AI democratisation, security risks, and ethical considerations.
AI-powered safety: Going beyond advanced driver assistance systems to improve driving behaviour
AI-powered safety solutions are revolutionising fleet management by proactively addressing risky driving behaviours, enhancing safety, and optimising operations through real-time data and personalised coaching.
AI spy with my little AI
AI in creative production is reshaping brand engagement. By blending AI efficiency with traditional creativity, brands can enhance authenticity, trust, and deliver personalised, impactful experiences.
Empowering women to lead in tech
Sreelakshmi Kolli, EVP at Align Technology, emphasises empowering women in tech through mentorship, inclusive policies, and leadership development to foster long-term career growth and impact.
Why AI agent systems are the future of UK enterprise AI
Courtney Bennett, Director at Databricks, explores how AI agent systems are transforming UK enterprise AI, offering precision, trust, and tailored solutions for businesses’ unique challenges.
Automation vs innovation: The truth about AI-powered coding
Dr. Ben Goertzel examines the strengths and limitations of LLMs in software development, discussing their role in creative coding and AGI research.
It’s time to stop small businesses from becoming digitally isolated
Alex von Schirmeister, Managing Director of Xero UK, highlights the growing digital divide for small businesses and urges action to support their digital transformation and future prosperity.
Real-time data, AI, and the road to autonomous systems
Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData, explores how real-time, high-resolution time series data fuels AI-driven autonomy, enabling industries to optimise operations, predict outcomes, and automate decisions.
The hidden role of private 5G in stadiums
Private 5G is transforming stadiums, enhancing security, reducing costs, and enabling immersive fan experiences. Dedicated networks provide seamless connectivity, supporting IoT, AR, and real-time data insights.
Scaling GenAI adoption: Moving from proof of concept to enterprise-wide deployment
John Sullivan, VP at IBM Global Business Services UKI, discusses how businesses can move beyond GenAI proof of concepts, overcoming challenges like data quality, operating models, and reuse to scale enterprise-wide adoption.
DeepShock: A wake-up call for the tech industry and a geopolitical turning point
The DeepSeek R1 model’s launch disrupted the AI industry, showcasing China’s unexpected innovation in AI despite US export restrictions, causing a $1 trillion market loss
Scaling without losing sight: Lessons in growth, adaptability, and culture
Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO of Nerdio, shares lessons on scaling a business sustainably, focusing on adaptability, customer-centric innovation, and cultivating a strong company culture.
Managing the hybrid cloud transition
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s Moussa Zaghdoud on the challenges and opportunities of a shift to hybrid cloud, and the future of tech teams
Stop at nothing: The business case for data streaming
Picture a beach. Now: imagine every grain of sand on that beach knitting themselves together in real time. Concentrate on each of the billions upon
Technology outlook: Knowledge industries
What are the forces shaping software and data-driven industries in 2025? Hint: It’s AI, says our panel of experts.
The role of developers in driving the next generation of AI
Developers are no longer just builders – they’re the driving force behind GenAI’s evolution. Their creativity and expertise will shape the next generation of AI-driven innovation.
Technology outlook: Retail and financial services
A panel of industry experts explores how AI, omnichannel strategies, and data-driven insights will shape retail and financial services in 2025, enhancing efficiency, security, and customer experience.
An Out Of Home Evolution
Talon Outdoor is bringing advertising’s oldest medium, Out of Home, into the 21st century.
IKEA’s DesignOps Revolution
Karolina Boremalm and her team have introduced a new DesignOps strategy to IKEA Retail (Ingka Group).
Bringing delight to design
Intuit is famed for its financial products but what people don’t often see is the meticulous skill and effort that go into designing these much-loved platforms.
Digital Bulletin speaks to key platers from one of the world’s most innovative design centres.
NODE Podcast: Episode 1
Debate, interviews and more on enterprise technology’s biggest topics. Ben, Rom and James chip in on Facebook’s perilous Libra project, our GIGA Data Centers case study and the emergence of the ‘Digital Workplace’ – and Rom gets ten seconds to define quantum computing.
To zoom or not to zoom
How did an unknown video platform take over our lives? Our interview with Zoom Phone’s Darren Pattie
Finding the data security formula
PhoenixNAP’s Ian McClarty on the data security landscape
Thought Leadership
Gartner: Mastering the governance journey for D&A leaders
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.
Smarter AI agents start with better-connected data
Jesús Barrasa of Neo4j explains how Agentic AI, powered by connected data and graph technology, enables smarter, autonomous decisions with greater trust, accuracy, and insight.
AI regulation is falling behind, but what risks does this create?
Global AI innovation is outpacing regulation, exposing critical risks like data poisoning and supply chain vulnerabilities. Businesses must act now to secure their AI ecosystems.
What’s hot in AI for B2B ecommerce?
AI is transforming B2B ecommerce—powering personalisation, automating sales, and optimising supply chains—to help businesses meet rising buyer expectations and drive smarter, data-driven growth.
How to maximise AI project success
To maximise AI project success, define clear goals, secure data access, embrace iterative learning, and don’t fear pausing or pivoting when needed—progress comes from persistence.
Reimagining Cloud Strategies: Why AI-driven multi-cloud strategies are now essential
AI-driven multi-cloud strategies are vital for modern businesses. They enhance agility, optimise costs, bolster security, and maximise AI workload efficiency, ensuring long-term competitiveness.
The hacker’s playbook: What the dark web can teach organisations about cybersecurity
Hackers are evolving, leveraging AI and malware-as-a-service to target organisations. Matt Berzinski of Ping Identity explores how businesses can turn the tables on cybercriminals.
Bringing yet-to-launch products to life through digital storytelling
Simon Levitt, Global Creative Technology Director at Imagination, explores how digital storytelling transforms yet-to-launch products into immersive brand experiences, building anticipation and driving pre-orders before launch.
Examining the impact of DeepSeek: Democratisation versus data protection
DeepSeek’s open-source AI disrupts Silicon Valley’s dominance, promising efficiency but raising data privacy concerns. Explore its impact on AI democratisation, security risks, and ethical considerations.
AI-powered safety: Going beyond advanced driver assistance systems to improve driving behaviour
AI-powered safety solutions are revolutionising fleet management by proactively addressing risky driving behaviours, enhancing safety, and optimising operations through real-time data and personalised coaching.
AI spy with my little AI
AI in creative production is reshaping brand engagement. By blending AI efficiency with traditional creativity, brands can enhance authenticity, trust, and deliver personalised, impactful experiences.
Empowering women to lead in tech
Sreelakshmi Kolli, EVP at Align Technology, emphasises empowering women in tech through mentorship, inclusive policies, and leadership development to foster long-term career growth and impact.
Why AI agent systems are the future of UK enterprise AI
Courtney Bennett, Director at Databricks, explores how AI agent systems are transforming UK enterprise AI, offering precision, trust, and tailored solutions for businesses’ unique challenges.
Automation vs innovation: The truth about AI-powered coding
Dr. Ben Goertzel examines the strengths and limitations of LLMs in software development, discussing their role in creative coding and AGI research.
It’s time to stop small businesses from becoming digitally isolated
Alex von Schirmeister, Managing Director of Xero UK, highlights the growing digital divide for small businesses and urges action to support their digital transformation and future prosperity.
Real-time data, AI, and the road to autonomous systems
Evan Kaplan, CEO of InfluxData, explores how real-time, high-resolution time series data fuels AI-driven autonomy, enabling industries to optimise operations, predict outcomes, and automate decisions.
The hidden role of private 5G in stadiums
Private 5G is transforming stadiums, enhancing security, reducing costs, and enabling immersive fan experiences. Dedicated networks provide seamless connectivity, supporting IoT, AR, and real-time data insights.
Scaling GenAI adoption: Moving from proof of concept to enterprise-wide deployment
John Sullivan, VP at IBM Global Business Services UKI, discusses how businesses can move beyond GenAI proof of concepts, overcoming challenges like data quality, operating models, and reuse to scale enterprise-wide adoption.
DeepShock: A wake-up call for the tech industry and a geopolitical turning point
The DeepSeek R1 model’s launch disrupted the AI industry, showcasing China’s unexpected innovation in AI despite US export restrictions, causing a $1 trillion market loss
Scaling without losing sight: Lessons in growth, adaptability, and culture
Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO of Nerdio, shares lessons on scaling a business sustainably, focusing on adaptability, customer-centric innovation, and cultivating a strong company culture.
Managing the hybrid cloud transition
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s Moussa Zaghdoud on the challenges and opportunities of a shift to hybrid cloud, and the future of tech teams
Stop at nothing: The business case for data streaming
Picture a beach. Now: imagine every grain of sand on that beach knitting themselves together in real time. Concentrate on each of the billions upon
Technology outlook: Knowledge industries
What are the forces shaping software and data-driven industries in 2025? Hint: It’s AI, says our panel of experts.
The role of developers in driving the next generation of AI
Developers are no longer just builders – they’re the driving force behind GenAI’s evolution. Their creativity and expertise will shape the next generation of AI-driven innovation.