2026 stories - Page 36

Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield as Head of Strategic Solutions to enhance safeguarding features ahead of FCA's 2026 regulatory changes.

Openreach trials MicroBORE, a robotic trenchless drilling system, to speed up fibre broadband rollout while cutting disruption and costs across the UK.

New research reveals 75% of firms see revenue growth from digital accessibility, linking it to improved user experience, customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

Sinch predicts AI-driven digital messaging will grow fivefold by 2026, reshaping customer engagement with smarter, faster, and more secure communications.

Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

Vertiv will supply advanced cooling and power infrastructure for Digital Realty's AI-ready ROM1 data centre in Rome, supporting high-performance computing from 2027.

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

AMD outlines multi-year growth expectations as new market analysis from Moomoo assesses the company's reliance on data centre and AI demand.

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

Enterprises will prioritise AI investments on cost savings, data governance, and measurable business outcomes over new tool acquisition in 2026.

Enterprises rushing AI adoption risk being undermined by neglecting critical network and security layers essential for secure global connectivity, warns Coevolve CEO.

Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.

Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.

Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.

Hotwire Global appoints Grant Toups as Global CEO from January 2026, advancing its AI-driven tech marketing and communications expertise.