Analyst report stories
Poor data quality could cost supply chains millions a year, and AI will only magnify errors unless records are cleaned first.
Enterprise users could gain tighter oversight as Versa applies identity checks and approval rules to every AI agent action before it runs.
Enterprises may be able to deploy governed multi-agent AI systems in days, as Kore.ai ties its Artemis platform to Microsoft Azure.
High costs and data gaps are slowing wider rollout, even as most machine builders use AI in operations and service work.
Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.
Identity and data protection tools are taking a larger share of European security budgets as older perimeter products lose ground.
Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.
Cybersecurity buyers may see faster response times, as the guide spotlights Group-IB among providers offering round-the-clock support and preparedness work.
The recognition comes as buyers demand unified controls for human, machine and AI identities across cloud, on-premises and core business systems.
Industrial firms could gain better access to AI-ready data as AVEVA adds integrations, governance tools and web-based controls across its suite.
The ranking strengthens Infobip's position with enterprise buyers as CPaaS vendors compete to bundle messaging, voice and AI tools.
Enterprises running ageing systems may gain a safer alternative to patching, as the new service flags flaws before vendors disclose them.
Boards face higher compliance costs and AI project failures as data management shifts from housekeeping to a core enterprise risk in 2026-2027.
The ranking underscores growing demand for tools that secure human, machine and AI identities across cloud and hybrid environments.
Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.
Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.
Security teams face a shrinking window to spot and fix flaws as AI models like Mythos find exposures in minutes, not days.
Rising transport and supplier costs are pushing Indian businesses to prioritise agility, as 47 per cent seek tighter systems integration.
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
Enterprises can now build governed multi-agent AI systems in days rather than months, with the first release hosted on Microsoft Azure.