The Integris Blog

U.S. manufacturers are rapidly embracing digital transformation to become more agile, responsive, and efficient. Often referred to as “adaptive manufacturing,” this approach uses technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems to respond dynamically to changing demand, supply chain disruptions, and operational issues with minimal human intervention.

For financial institutions including credit unions, AI is no longer just a nice-to-have in staying competitive with other financial institutions. Credit unions have begun adopting AI for myriad objectives. But five top outcomes stand out: satisfying member needs, making operations more efficient, and staying ahead of fraud and cyberthreats, and bolstering internal teams.

Technology should be an accelerator for growth and innovation. But for many organizations, IT has become a source of management headaches, risk, and operational drag. Whether it’s aging infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, inconsistent support, or limited internal resources, IT challenges are creating increasing pressure for today’s business leaders to keep systems running and secure while navigating rapid change.

It’s hard to refute that company investment in AI has grown substantially over the past couple of years. Indeed, total AI market size is projected to reach approximately $347 billion in 2026 (up from $208 billion in 2023); this represents a 67% increase. Companies see AI business opportunities in myriad organizational functions—from sales and customer service to predictive maintenance and financial fraud detection. According to data, 80% of organizations haven’t gotten return on AI investment yet.

In 2026, law firm technology is no longer just an operational concern—it’s a defining factor in client trust and retention as well as revenue growth. New Integris research in the “Integris 2026 law firm trust in technology report” highlights a growing client confidence gap in the legal industry. While law firms are increasing technology spending, adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and investing in cybersecurity, many struggle to execute effectively and use investment wisely.

Today’s organizations are clamoring to reach the next phase of digital maturity—and they are adopting AI tools to get there. According to McKinsey & Co., some 88% of organizations are using artificial intelligence in at least one business function. At the same time, data indicates that 59% of workers say they use AI tools that have not been approved by their company. Unapproved tools often pose security and governance risks.

Are you considering incorporating an AI tool like Microsoft Copilot in your company, or authorizing your employees to use third-party AI platforms for email writing, transcript summarizing, and image generation? Even if you’re not, it’s likely that AI is being used in your company. If it’s being used without safeguards, you could be potentially exposing your company’s sensitive data to additional risk.

How Do I Choose The Right Managed IT Services Provider? The Quick Take According to a recent report by Channel Futures, 64% of midsize businesses and 65% of small enterprises globally plan to increase their spending on managed IT services in 2026.

A private cloud request for proposal (RFP) checklist can help your organization evaluate private cloud solutions. It can also help you evaluate managed service providers (MSPs) on far more than how they manage help desk tickets, laptop updates, or server upgrades; it can provide insight into how a prospective MSP partner can provide a viable private cloud that is secure, compliant, and cost-effective.

As AI-driven threats and opportunities increase, so have regulatory expectations. Many small and midsize (SMB) companies are having difficulty keeping up. A 2025 PwC compliance report revealed a concerning truth:  77% of organizations said compliance complexity has negatively affected their ability to grow. It’s no surprise, then, that more companies are outsourcing their compliance operations.