Why digital transformation never really ends

(June 2026) For many organizations, digital transformation began with the move from legacy systems to the cloud. But as AI reshapes the technology landscape, a new phase of transformation is already underway.

Businesses are under pressure to modernize infrastructure that, in many cases, was never designed for AI. At the same time, they must ensure that growing volumes of data remain secure and accessible.

Christophe Hermant, Head of Cloud Infrastructure, Global Delivery and Operations at Orange Business, believes these challenges are closely connected. Organizations that modernize their infrastructure will be positioned to make use of emerging technologies such as generative and agentic AI.

In a Transform Talks interview with Huawei’s Executive Editor-in-Chief Gavin Allen, Hermant discusses the next stage of digital transformation, and why data protection remains a top priority for businesses across Europe.