Feb 19, 2026
In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder
of Cynozure, is joined by returning guest Pete Williams, former
Director of Data at Penguin Random House, to discuss the findings
of Cynozure's 2026 report, The Next Horizon: Data, AI and
Impact.
Drawing on insights from senior data and analytics leaders,
they explore a persistent challenge: while expectations of data
teams have shifted towards impact, investment often remains focused
on platforms and foundations.
Jason and Pete reflect on why demonstrating value is still
difficult, what the report reveals about priorities,
decision-making and data leadership, and the gap between having
data and using it effectively. Read the full report to explore what
Cynozure's 2026 Data & AI research reveals about turning capability
into value.
Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that
helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with
clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture
and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and
data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times'
fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023 and
recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and
2024. Cynozure is a certified B Corporation.