News and Insights 2026

25 Years of NashTech: built on people, driven by purpose

Diksha — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Milestones matter – but only because of what they represent.

In 2025, NashTech marked its 25^th year. A quarter of a century in technology is no small achievement in an industry defined by constant change. Yet this milestone is not simply about longevity. It’s a moment to reflect on what has remained constant throughout that change: people, partnerships and a share belief that technology should create meaningful impact.

Do different, do better: insights from industry

Diksha — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Key takeaways from the Ministry of Defence and NashTech webinar series

Why custom software development is now strategically important

Diksha — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

For years, enterprise technology strategy followed a familiar pattern: buy proven platforms, configure where necessary, and avoid the perceived risk of building from scratch. That model is being quietly but decisively rewritten, and with leaders under more and more pressure to grow revenues, differentiation through custom software and AI, is critical.

NashTech’s global study of 1,000 technology decision-makers shows just how AI is accelerating changes in technology strategy, with 85% see AI as an immediate priority in custom software development. Even more telling, 97% believe AI has made custom software more accessible than ever before. The barriers to building have fallen, but the strategic stakes have risen.

Technology is moving faster than organisations can absorb

Diksha — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AI: predictability, regulation and ethics

Diksha — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At the 2026 NashTech Connect Conference, NashTech’s Senior Technology Consultant Chris Weston and Tia Cheang, a globally recognised leader in data, AI and digital transformation, delivered a breakout session on AI predictability, regulation and ethics.

NashTech Connect 2026: conference highlights

Diksha — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Event overview

On 26 February 2026, ~300 guests and expert speakers gathered in London, UK, for the inaugural NashTech Connect Conference. The central theme of the event was around unravelling the game-changing potential of AI and the art of differentiation through custom software. Against a backdrop of anticipation and excitement, technology leaders mingled, exchanged insights, and left with actionable strategies to drive their organisations forward (along with a little bit of magic!).

Small change. Big impact. How Pennies scaled its platform for the next 300 million donations.

Diksha — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At NashTech Connect 2026, the audience was treated to an inspiring session as Alison Hutchinson, CEO of Pennies, took centre stage to recount the charity’s remarkable technology journey and share what it truly takes to scale generosity in the digital age.

AI maximalism: when AI stops being a feature and becomes the stack

Diksha — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As generative and agentic AI continue to move from experimentation to enterprise reality, organisations face a critical inflection point. Many have successfully deployed pilots, tools, and proofs of concept, but fewer have paused to ask what happens when AI becomes foundational rather than incremental.

Why AI projects fail and how to fix them

Diksha — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At the 2026 NashTech Connect Conference, AI expert David Thorley led a breakout session for technology leaders on a topic that rarely gets honest airtime: AI model failure. This article distils the key insights for CIOs and CTOs responsible for turning AI ambition into measurable business outcomes.

AI eats the world

Diksha — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Benedict Evans is an internationally recognised technology analyst with over 20 years’ experience spanning mobile, digital media, and venture capital. Formerly working in Silicon Valley, he now operates independently, sharing insights into consumer technology and digital ecosystems through his essays, a widely read newsletter, and sought-after presentations.