From collaboration features to enterprise foundations: What digital workplace leaders must prepare for in 2026

Discussing the evolution of digital workplace priorities as we approach 2026, Bill Dellara explains how 2025 marked a turning point where enterprises shifted focus from collaboration features to deeper concerns about governance, risk management, and data ownership. This blogcast covers how AI capabilities have become table stakes, while governance and compliance have emerged as primary buying drivers. Dellara highlights how regulated industries are leading this transformation, and emphasizes that digital workplace decisions now involve cross-functional teams beyond IT. He concludes with recommendations for enterprise leaders to prioritize governance, automation, and insights over incremental functionality as they prepare for 2026.