Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices AI Trends in 2026
Dec 15, 2025
The discussion kicks off with predictions for AI's evolution by 2026, showcasing five key trends. Listeners will learn about the shift from pilot projects to practical, scalable AI use cases across organizations. There’s a deep dive into the potential AI funding bubble threatening startups, along with the risks of shadow AI in workplaces. The episode emphasizes the critical need for strong governance and oversight to manage AI effectively and prevent mistakes. Expect a summary of intriguing predictions that will shape the future of AI!
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AI Adoption Moves From Pilots To Scale
- Organizations will begin adopting AI use cases at scale in 2026 as confidence and tooling improve.
- Employees' consumer-level exposure to AI accelerates enterprise-scale experimentation and adoption.
Clients Piloting Practical AI Examples
- Some clients are already piloting AI for purchase order approvals, three-way match, and demand forecasting.
- Others use AI for shop-floor labor scheduling and job scheduling on a small scale today.
AI Funding Bubble Will Trigger Consolidation
- Massive investment in AI startups will inflate valuations and drive consolidation and failures.
- Expect accelerated vendor failures and acquisitions as the bubble corrects, possibly in 2026.