AI in 2026: fragile data, hybrid clouds & profit race
Posted: 20th Jan 2026
Technology leaders expect 2026 to be defined less by spectacular advances in artificial intelligence and more by the strain it places on the underlying data, infrastructure and business models that support it.
Senior executives from CTERA and Patmos Hosting say organisations face a twin challenge. They must tackle data governance and infrastructure resilience while investors press for a clearer route to AI monetisation.
Both predict a shift in how enterprises deploy AI. They expect more controlled environments and deeper integration into existing software rather than headline-grabbing standalone tools.
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