Dell Technologies’ 2026 predictions and APJC perspectives: AI acceleration, scaled adoption, sovereign AI & governance

Dell Technologies hosted its Predictions: 2026 & Beyond briefing for the Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC) media, where the company’s Global Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer, John Roese, and APJC President, Peter Marrs, outlined the transformative technology trends and Dell’s strategies for accelerating AI adoption and innovation in the region.

According to Roese, the rapid acceleration of AI is set to profoundly reengineer the entire fabric of enterprise and industry, driving new ways of operating, building, and innovating at an unprecedented scale and pace.

Focus on scalability and real adoption

A key trend is the shift in focus towards scaling AI for tangible business outcomes.  “Conversations are on very real adoption, and AI is creating a truly transformational opportunity,” said Marrs. “We are working with customers across the region to build AI at scale.”  For example, Sandisk in Malaysia is a customer Dell is ...