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How Gulf States Are Approaching Digital Sovereignty

Gulf states are building digital sovereignty frameworks to strengthen infrastructure and move from importing to operating cloud and AI services locally. National regulations, major investments, and regional collaboration support this transformation.

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Analytics and AI

Vietnam Draws More Than $7 Billion in AI Data Center Investments, Reshaping Enterprise Infrastructure

Create Capital Vietnam and Haimaker.ai have unveiled a $1 billion joint venture to build a nationwide AI-focused data center network in Vietnam, part of a broader surge of more than $7 billion in AI infrastructure investment driven by policy incentives and rising enterprise demand.

Analytics and AI

Overcoming AI Adoption Challenges in Manufacturing and Supply Chain

AI is rapidly becoming essential in manufacturing and supply chain management, but uneven deployment due to barriers like data quality and user adoption persists, while vendors are focusing on domain-specific AI to integrate predictive insights directly into core processes.

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Security

Microsoft Teams Security Update Activates January 12, 2026

Microsoft Teams will enable new messaging safety features on January 12, 2026, strengthening protection against weaponizable file types and malicious links and adding options for users to report incorrect security detection.

Enterprise Architecture

ServiceNow’s Armis Acquisition Signals Strategic Enterprise IT Push

ServiceNow's $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis aims to enhance its cybersecurity offerings by merging its configuration management database with Armis' real-time asset discovery tools, thereby tripling its security revenue and addressing the integrated vulnerability management needs of enterprises.

Analytics and AI

Alphabet’s Intersect Buy Tightens Link Between AI Data Centers and Clean Energy Infrastructure

Alphabet is acquiring Intersect for $4.75 billion to enhance its data center and energy infrastructure capabilities as part of its AI strategy, while Intersect will operate independently and collaborate closely with Google on new facilities.

Analytics and AI

SAP, Partners Turn Embedded Business AI into Concrete ERP Wins

SAP and its partners are transforming AI from concept to implementation by integrating SAP Business AI and SAP BTP into workflows that enhance efficiency and collaboration, as illustrated by successful case studies from companies like FRoSTA and Aspen Pumps.

Enterprise Asset Management

Nextworld’s Future-Proof ERP Platforms Redefine Enterprise Agility

Cloud-native, no-code ERP platforms like Nextworld are emerging as solutions for businesses facing demands for adaptability and cost control, enabling modern architecture for continuous change, reducing technical debt, and facilitating integration with existing systems.

Analytics and AI

Why Industry-Built ERP Will Lead the Next Wave of Manufacturing Modernization

Manufacturing executives are increasingly favoring vertical ERP systems over generic platforms due to the former's ability to provide tailored, out-of-the-box solutions that align with industry-specific workflows.

Analytics and AI

Google Launches Gemini for Government, Supporting DOE Labs on Genesis Mission

Google launches Gemini for Government at 47 cents per year for federal agencies, partnering with DOE National Labs to enhance scientific productivity through agentic AI workflows, secure collaboration, and advanced research tools.

Analytics and AI

2025 Was a Pivotal Point for Oracle NetSuite: Where Is Its AI Roadmap Heading in 2026?

Oracle NetSuite laid the groundwork in 2025 for an AI-native ERP experience, with 2026 expected to see the launch of key features like NetSuite Next and Autonomous Close, which will embed AI into financial and operational workflows, moving AI from conceptual to operational use.

Automation

5 Predictions: What Salesforce Leaders Expect from Enterprise AI Agents in 2026

At a Salesforce roundtable, executives predicted that by 2026, companies will face a clear divide based on their adoption of AI agents as operational infrastructure, leading to significant changes in voice communication, engineering delivery models, governance structures, and user experiences.

Automation

RPA Pushes Healthcare from Manual Admin to Intelligent Automation

Hospitals are increasingly adopting robotic process automation (RPA) to alleviate administrative burdens and workforce shortages while enhancing patient experiences, evolving from basic scripts to AI-enabled intelligent automation that reshapes claims management, scheduling, and compliance.

Analytics and AI

How to Choose an MCP Platform for Production-Scale AI Agents

Model Context Protocols (MCPs) standardize secure, real-time access for AI agents to enterprise systems. MCP features such as plug-and-play integration, real-time monitoring, and scalability become a differentiator as businesses embed AI into core workflows.

Automation

Digital Colleagues, AI Agents Reshaping the ERP Workforce Model

Corporate AI is evolving from simple assistants to autonomous agents that can execute workflows and make decisions, significantly altering ERP processes and promising revenue increases, necessitating a reevaluation of roles and systems to support this shift.

Analytics and AI

ClickUp Addresses Work Sprawl with Codegen Acquisition

ClickUp has acquired AI startup Codegen to enhance its platform with autonomous software engineering capabilities, integrating execution engines with enterprise context for a unified workspace that enables AI agents to perform tasks across multiple systems.

Enterprise Architecture

Epic’s Healthcare-Native ERP, AI Gambit: Disruption or Long Game Against Major Players?

Epic's development of a healthcare-native ERP aims to integrate seamlessly with its EHR and AI features, potentially disrupting the market by consolidating operational functions while forcing health systems to reflect on their existing application frameworks, though full capabilities are not expected until 2027.

Analytics and AI

BlackLine Acquires WiseLayer in Bid to Enhance AI Capabilities

BlackLine's acquisition of WiseLayer marks a pivotal moment in finance as AI agents take on complex judgment-heavy tasks, transforming operating models and integration practices while significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Analytics and AI

Palo Alto, Google Cloud Expand AI Security Alliance as 99% of Organizations Report AI Attacks

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership with a nearly $10 billion deal to enhance AI and cloud security, integrating Palo Alto’s Prisma AIRS platform with Google Cloud’s infrastructure to provide comprehensive security across hybrid multicloud environments.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Oracle Database@Azure expands to the Netherlands, launches in Brazil

Oracle has expanded its Oracle Database@Azure service into the West Europe region and Brazil Southeast, allowing customers to run Oracle databases within Microsoft Azure environments while benefiting from local compliance and reduced latency, thus reinforcing its strategy to integrate database services with major cloud platforms without the need for architectural changes.

Business Process Management and Automation

Thai ERP Vendor Dynamics Motion Embeds Google Gemini in MotionERP, Cuts System Costs

Dynamics Motion has launched an AI-enhanced MotionERP integrated with Google Gemini, claiming to improve operational efficiencies by over 30% and reduce system costs by more than 3.5 times, positioning itself as a leader in Thailand's ERP market.

Application Development and Integration

Inside Salesforce’s Agentforce Roundtable: How Did Leaders Really Use AI Agents in 2025?

Executives are shifting their focus from the hype of AI to practical implementation, emphasizing the importance of data activation, hybrid reasoning models, and effective change management to ensure AI agents deliver value in real-world applications.

Analytics and AI

BillingPlatform Adds Platform Capabilities for Advanced Revenue Insights

BillingPlatform's upgraded capabilities transform billing into a real-time decision system for revenue leaders, enhancing visibility, reducing manual reporting, leveraging AI for transparency and robust integration.

Analytics and AI

Data Maturity Is the Strongest Predictor of AI Success in 2026, Says New CData Study

Despite investment in AI copilots, many enterprises' lack of robust data infrastructure hampers their ability to derive sustainable ROI from AI initiatives, with only 6% of organizations considered genuinely AI-ready due to fragmented data systems.

Analytics and AI

Oracle NetSuite Introduces NetSuite Next to Reimagine ERP with Embedded AI, Natural-Language Workflows

Oracle NetSuite's NetSuite Next update introduces conversational AI and agent-driven workflows within its ERP suite, enabling users to perform tasks through natural language prompts and intelligent automation, thereby simplifying operations and enhancing user accessibility.

Analytics and AI

Manufacturing Expands Physical Automation with AI-Driven Robotics

Manufacturers are transitioning to AI-enabled robotic ecosystems that enhance productivity and quality by integrating with ERP and MES systems, which leads to significant improvements in efficiency and maintenance planning.

Analytics and AI

Certinia Launches Winter ’26 Release for Improved Agentic AI, Workflow

Certinia's Winter '26 release leverages AI to enhance operational efficiency for services-centric organizations by automating project monitoring, streamlining sales-to-delivery processes and improving customer success management.

Analytics and AI

Cognizant and Microsoft Target the Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI

Cognizant and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership to co-develop industry-specific solutions and integrate Microsoft's AI stack into Cognizant’s services, primarily benefiting sectors like financial services and healthcare, as they aim to enhance AI deployment and operational impacts through deeper collaboration and streamlined workflows.