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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
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Unified Communications

Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.

By Farokh Ghadially • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Automation stories

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
Experts weigh in on marketing's redundancy crisis in Age of AI
Digital Transformation

Experts weigh in on marketing's redundancy crisis in Age of AI

As AI reshapes marketing teams, experts warn of a global redundancy wave-and argue human experience is now the industry's rarest asset.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push
Unified Communications

Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand

NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn
Data Analytics

Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn

Supply chain failures now cost consumer brands over USD $12bn a year, driving complaints, lost business and a scramble to boost resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service
Firewalls

SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service

SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
Ransomware

AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026
Digital Transformation

AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars
Robotic Process Automation

Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars

Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new 'agent' browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks
Data Protection

Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks

A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Automation stories

Tego plans standalone AI cover as exclusions tighten
Data Protection

Tego plans standalone AI cover as exclusions tighten

Tego plans what it says could be Australia's first standalone AI insurance policy as traditional covers move toward broad AI exclusions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
QuoteCheck launches AI tool to cut insurers' repair bills
Software-as-a-Service

QuoteCheck launches AI tool to cut insurers' repair bills

QuoteCheck unveils AI-driven platform using live local building rates to help Australian insurers curb soaring home repair costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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
AI speeds coding but costs Singapore teams a day weekly
Unified Communications

AI speeds coding but costs Singapore teams a day weekly

AI is speeding up coding for Singapore's software teams, but fragmented tools and poor workflows are costing them a day each week.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer
Digital Transformation

UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025