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Does digital interoperability equate to efficiency?

One of the biggest issues currently within UK policing is the lack of interoperability across the 43 territorial forces.

Vibe coding will become mainstream in 2026

GlobalData is anticipating several enhancements to application development tools in 2026, improving the lives of non-coders through pro-coders, largely triggered by agentic AI integrations.

Greenfield site development will lead to changes in data centre design in 2026

2026 will witness strong growth in inference-optimised chips, alongside traditional, more expensive, GPUs for foundation models.

Agentic AI, foldables, and regulation will reshape devices in 2026

In 2026, AI will shift from hype to operational use, demanding ROI. Regulation, geopolitics, inflation, and satellite deals will reshape products and pricing. OEMs and carriers will compete via personalisation, assistants, foldables, and regional compliance..

Switcher promotions gained momentum in December to target customers looking for offers

In December, telcos, OEMs, and retailers launched 838 promotions. Trade-in and bundle deals remained the most popular way of promoting smartphones over nine other deal types.

Ubiquitous, resilient connectivity will be the tip of the spear for operators in 2026

Much of the customisability that consumers will come to expect from a higher-end broadband connection is a byproduct of more seamless network convergence and an increase in in-app personalisation.

Filling in the cybersecurity resource gap with AI

ISC2 cybersecurity workforce research shows organisations are still contending with staffing shortages, but AI may help alleviate some of that pain.

Invest in cybersecurity before it’s too late

One of the best enterprise cybersecurity strategies is to invest in the training and retention of cybersecurity professionals.

2026 promises to be an intriguing year for the digital workplace

In 2025, generative AI and agentic AI dominated digital workplaces. AI was the fuel behind trends that will accelerate in 2026 such as platform interoperability and support for sales teams. It promises to be an intriguing year.

Circular economy: EU market rules, US repair patchwork, and big tech’s recycling race

Europe is building circular markets through harmonised rules; the US is inching forward through state-by-state repair laws; and tech giants are already treating circular pathways – recycling and trade-ins – as strategic weapons.