Productivity stories
Most firms are still using AI for efficiency, but Avanade says only 17% have redesigned their operating model around it.
Enterprises across APAC are moving from AI trials to deployment, boosting demand for FPT's data-led transformation services.
Trust remains the sticking point, with only 6.6% of developers willing to trust AI with an important decision despite widespread use of coding tools.
The model caught more bugs than CodeRabbit's production baseline, but the gains came with more comments and higher token use.
Companies are missing out on returns from AI and other new tools because staff training and change management are lagging behind.
Googlebook buyers can use Logitech accessories from day one, with buttons and keys mapped to Gemini tools and other shortcuts.
SME suppliers in Schneider Electric's partner network will get carbon-tracking software and advisory support, after early pilots found savings opportunities.
The bank aims to speed up customer support and software work as Claude is rolled out across operations, with strict oversight still in place.
Celonis argues frontier AI models are too generic for regulated banking, urging firms to weigh cost, risk and process gains before scaling deployments.
Mid-market users will get embedded AI, a new analytics layer and industry-specific upgrades as routine ERP tasks shift onto Acumatica's 2026 R2 platform.
Australian workers in later careers are far less confident about their finances, as only 9% of 40- to 64-year-olds feel secure about money.
Finance teams are devoting 26% of their working day to checking AI outputs, despite universal adoption in a survey of 270 US CFOs and finance leaders.
The tool could save staff an hour or two per organ donation case by surfacing verified answers from internal documents in seconds.
Only 30% of firms with one to 19 staff plan to recruit in the next year, highlighting a widening gap with bigger employers.
Customer backing for Xero's software stayed strong as it secured Canstar's 2026 small business accounting award in New Zealand for an eighth year.
A global survey of 9,000 people found those who feel in control of their devices report better mood, wellbeing and performance.
Boards and public bodies now face pressure to show AI changes costs, workflows and decisions, not just pilots or licences.
Operators say faster planning and lower spectrum costs could unlock billions for 5G rollouts and improve coverage across the UK.
The seven contracts, including one six-figure deal, suggest larger firms are now using AI to drive revenue growth rather than just cut costs.
Congestion can be eased faster by smarter use of existing runways, staff and equipment than by costly new terminals, airport experts say.
