From turbulence to transformation: How local leaders can shift their trajectory in 2026

As business and technology converge in 2026, leaders must navigate rapid change, innovate on the fly, and build resilience amidst uncertainty. In South Africa, businesses are focused on maximising efficiency through flexible virtualisation, accelerating AI adoption beyond pilots, and strengthening cybersecurity to combat emerging AI-powered threats. To succeed, leaders must embrace AI, reimagine roles, and foster cross-functional teams while prioritising security and data governance. Success will depend on adapting quickly, laying solid foundations, and embracing a continuous journey of transformation.

Jitterbit’s Agentic AI Breakthrough Unifies Intelligent Apps, Agents and Data Automation in One Platform

Jitterbit has introduced a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that unifies intelligent applications, agents, and data automation to drive enterprise transformation. The new solution integrates low-code app development, AI agent orchestration, and seamless data workflows, enabling businesses to overcome the challenges of AI sprawl, disconnected tools, and fragmented environments. The platform includes the innovative Jitterbit iPaaS AI Assistant, which allows natural language processing to connect endpoints securely, and pre-built AI agents for sales, HR, and knowledge management. This approach provides organizations with greater control, security, and scalability in automating business processes, while reducing complexity and vendor overload. With integrations to popular AI models and a standardized AI protocol (MCP), Jitterbit is transforming how businesses manage automation at scale.