For many large companies, AI is on every agenda, yet many leaders are still trying to make sense of what to do next. A big reason for this uncertainty is that huge amounts of data are still locked away in separate departments or stuck in systems that don't talk to each other, making it hard to turn that data into real value.The shift toward open collaborationIn 2026, the most forward-looking companies are starting to let go of the instinct to hold data tightly. Instead, they are focusing on what you might call a resilience advantage: working in open, collaborative networks that increase streng