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UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs
Data Protection

UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs

UK bosses say AI will transform roles, boost hiring and revenue, as daily use soars but fears over security and tool sprawl persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

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Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026
Robotics

Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026

Forrester predicts AI-native clouds will reap USD $20 billion and digital workers will reshape enterprise software and development by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Data Analytics

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning
Marketing Technologies

Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning

Orgvue launches Henshaw AI to automate workforce planning, cutting months of data work to minutes and aiding firms like Salesforce in redesign efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth
Human Capital Management

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Shadow IT and the rise of data anarchy: Reclaiming control in a SaaS-driven world
Cloud Access Security Broker

Shadow IT and the rise of data anarchy: Reclaiming control in a SaaS-driven world

Shadow IT, widespread in businesses, creates data chaos and compliance risks as SaaS use grows; firms must regain control to protect data and boost efficiency.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
Marketing Technologies

Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

By Francis Osifo • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly
Unified Communications

Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

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AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Tasfreight adopts OneAdvanced tech to digitise rostering
Software-as-a-Service

Tasfreight adopts OneAdvanced tech to digitise rostering

Tasfreight rolls out OneAdvanced's cloud workforce platform to scrap paper-based rostering and streamline operations across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Agentic AI to reshape Southeast Asian businesses by 2026
Customer Experience

Agentic AI to reshape Southeast Asian businesses by 2026

Agentic AI, featuring localised language models, will transform Southeast Asian businesses by 2026, enhancing customer engagement and operational workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process
Digital Transformation

Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process

JobAdder's new AI, Adder Intelligence, simplifies recruitment in New Zealand by automatically identifying top candidates and cutting hiring time by 67%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038
EduTech

AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038

AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave for seamless SAP leave
Human Capital Management

Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave for seamless SAP leave

Discovery Consulting launches UnifiedLeave, an SAP SuccessFactors extension streamlining leave for employees with multiple roles via a single request.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage
Supply Chain

Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage

Supply chain resilience in 2026 is a competitive edge, driven by evolving trade policies, AI tech, and the need for adaptability amid global uncertainties.

By Andrew Coldrey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Australian gym pioneer adopts CoverMe to boost staff efficiency
Workforce Technology

Australian gym pioneer adopts CoverMe to boost staff efficiency

Mel Tempest, Australian gym pioneer, adopts CoverMe platform at her Ballarat fitness club to enhance staff efficiency and streamline operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025