2026 stories - Page 34

Outdated technology and slow AI adoption in UK, US and Ireland healthcare delay patient care and fuel burnout among clinicians, survey reveals.

In 2026, trust in verified, authenticated communication will be the key driver of channel growth amid rising AI risks and regulatory demands.

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.

Major UK and US firms have reduced forex hedging amid policy uncertainty, but most plan to increase it significantly if interest rates rise in 2026.

Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.

Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.

Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.

Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.

FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.

AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.

Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.

Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.

By 2026, AI and advanced retail media will revolutionise UK shopping, with brands like John Lewis and Ocado leading a shift towards smarter, personalised consumer engagement.

AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.

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.