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Kiwi Stories

2026 stories

No AI without HI: Why human intelligence is the real competitive edge in the age of AI
Digital Transformation

No AI without HI: Why human intelligence is the real competitive edge in the age of AI

In 2026, the true AI edge lies not in tools or data but in Human Intelligence, guiding ethical, innovative, and resilient use of technology.

By Yaela Raber • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G
Unified Communications

RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch ISC Starter Kit to accelerate 5G small cell development and boost Open RAN innovation across UK and India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026
Customer Experience

How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026

By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Data Protection

Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026

Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms
Application Security

CIS partners to create new AI agent security guidance for firms

The Centre for Internet Security teams up with Astrix and Cequence Security to develop AI agent security guidance, addressing new risks from AI adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Canon unveils new inkjet presses to boost commercial printing
Canon

Canon unveils new inkjet presses to boost commercial printing

Canon launches varioPRESS iV7 and varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet presses to boost productivity and quality for commercial print service providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap
Digital Transformation

Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026
Data Privacy

4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.

By Keith McFarlane • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026
DevOps

AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026

AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks
Data Protection

BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks

BlackFog unveils ADX Vision, a tool to monitor and block unauthorised AI use at work, addressing rising shadow AI data security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Cardano foundations unite for 70 million ADA infrastructure bid
Crypto

Cardano foundations unite for 70 million ADA infrastructure bid

Five leading Cardano organisations unite to request 70 million ADA from treasury, aiming to boost infrastructure and accelerate enterprise adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
eBay Live brings real-time streaming auctions to Australian fans
Online auctions

eBay Live brings real-time streaming auctions to Australian fans

eBay Live launches in Australia, offering real-time streaming auctions for trading cards, allowing buyers to bid, chat, and interact with sellers instantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems stifle UK AI ambitions as budgets drain on upkeep

Outdated IT systems hamper AI adoption in UK firms, with 61% citing legacy platforms as a key barrier amid budget and skills constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules
Endpoint Protection

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th 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