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2026 and Beyond: 7 Digital Forces Defining the Next Era of Business
Strategy

2026 and Beyond: 7 Digital Forces Defining the Next Era of Business

The next edge isn’t adopting more tools – it’s aligning them. Here are seven forces that will separate tomorrow’s leaders from the rest, and how to act on them now.

by Sven Reifschneider • 04 November 2025

How to Fund AI Like a Pro: A 2025 Budgeting Guide
Artificial Intelligence

How to Fund AI Like a Pro: A 2025 Budgeting Guide

Gen AI spending is on track to surpass €590 billion next year, signalling that artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental add-on but a strategic growth driver. Forward-looking boards are treating AI budgets the way they treat marketing or R&D—essential, recurring, and tightly linked to enterprise value. The question isn’t whether to invest, but how to embed AI so it fuels innovation instead of inflating costs.

by Sven Reifschneider • 17 June 2025