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Retail media: The $100 billion growth engine retailers can't afford to ignore

On the surface, your local store hasn't changed much: the same aisles, the same shelves and the same products stacked in familiar ways. But look a little closer, and some key differences emerge.

June 3, 2026: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence Cloud Innovation Technology Solutions

From software-defined to AI-native: Automotive's next operating model

Over the past several years, most original equipment manufacturers and suppliers have explored AI through pilot projects, proofs of concept and isolated use cases. That phase is largely complete. The question is now whether leaders in the automotive industry are applying AI in ways that change how the business actually runs.

June 2, 2026: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Why slow AI adoption is more expensive in manufacturing

In some industries, you can afford to test at the edges, and it can be best practice. In manufacturing, you can't, and it isn't.

June 1, 2026: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Beyond the hype: How AI is delivering real business results

Not so long ago, AI felt like a giant sandbox. Teams were testing tools, running pilot projects and seeing what might stick. But now the focus has firmly shifted to performance at scale, with AI woven into the fabric of how organizations run.

April 15, 2026: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Leading the next era: My new role as Chief AI Officer at NTT DATA, Inc.

Alongside my role as CEO at NTT DATA, Inc., I'm stepping into a new position: Chief AI Officer (CAIO). My ambition is clear: to build the leading AI-native services company of the future.

December 18, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

5 ways manufacturers are building agile supply chains in the AI era

Supply chains have always been complex and operated under constant pressure. Manufacturers are expected to scale production, reduce downtime and meet customer demand while cutting costs and shortening lead times to generate better returns on capital.

November 19, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Competitiveness and Governance in the Post-Generative AI Era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from the margins to the core of business operations, with generative AI accelerating adoption across industries. Yet alongside this opportunity comes risks that demand robust governance. The EU, U.S., and Japan are pursuing distinct approaches, from strict regulation to voluntary guidelines. For companies, success now hinges not just on deploying AI but on governing it effectively. Those that balance innovation with accountability will gain trust, unlock long-term growth, and lead in the post-generative AI era.

November 13, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

The $100 billion stack gap: Why banking's agentic AI dreams will become infrastructure nightmares

The financial services industry is at an inflection point when it comes to effectively leveraging AI. Across boardrooms at major banks, the conversation theme is: "We need agentic AI." The promise is intoxicating - autonomous systems that think, reason and act independently to transform operations.

October 2, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

How to Choose the Right AI Governance Tools: A Joint Initiative with Tokio Marine Group

As generative AI adoption accelerates, so too do the risks. AI governance tools offer a way to manage these risks, but with a crowded and fast-evolving market, choosing the right solution is far from simple. To tackle this challenge, we partnered with Tokio Marine Holdings and Tokio Marine & Nichido Systems to design a structured evaluation process. By defining 30 evaluation perspectives, creating over 900 datasets, and testing tools from more than 20 vendors, we aim to identify the most effective governance tools and drive safer, more reliable AI adoption.

September 26, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

AI Red Teaming: Mapping the Risks of Generative AI

In just a few years, AI has taken over business operations. But how much do we actually know about its inner workings? The reality is, we still have a lot to learn to keep its applications truly safe.

September 26, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Responsible innovation starts with bold modernization: Spotlight on manufacturing

Not long ago, I sat down with a senior executive at the world's largest soft-drink maker to chat about the future of manufacturing. More specifically, what it takes to modernize a global production and supply operation, spanning legacy plants, evolving customer demands and a digital workforce that's still finding its footing.

September 18, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence Innovation

From cockpit to command center: How agentic AI is redefining business operations

The adoption of agentic AI will separate the leaders from the laggards in the new era of business.

September 17, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

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