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xtype sees surge in demand for ServiceNow governance

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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xtype sees demand surge as global firms race to tighten ServiceNow governance and prepare AI-driven change across sprawling estates.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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Non-profits plan AI push but lag on back-office reform

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Non-profits rush to embed AI in strategy, but new research shows manual workflows and fragmented systems threaten to blunt the benefits.
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AI speeds software delivery but widens control gap

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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AI is accelerating software delivery but fuelling risky releases, burnout and customer disruption, exposing a widening “AI control gap”.
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JFrog names Genefa Murphy CMO to drive AI era growth

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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JFrog appoints former Udemy marketing leader Genefa Murphy as CMO to spearhead global growth in AI-driven software supply chain tools.
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2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Technology leaders warn 2026 will be a make-or-break year as businesses demand tangible AI value, workflow redesign and tighter security.
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iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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iManage reports 28% recurring revenue growth as firms rush to govern AI with cloud-based document management and tighter data controls.
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AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.
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Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.
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From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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ELMO Software is shifting from reactive HR to AI-native, human-centred systems that predict needs, boost productivity and preserve trust.
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Sage CTO urges CFOs to demand transparent finance AI

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Sage CTO Aaron Harris says CFOs must demand transparent, auditable AI in finance as trust becomes a measurable requirement by 2026.
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2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
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How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI by champion-led experiments, simple tools and clear leadership to boost productivity safely.
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AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.
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Experts weigh in on marketing's redundancy crisis in Age of AI

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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As AI reshapes marketing teams, experts warn of a global redundancy wave-and argue human experience is now the industry's rarest asset.
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Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Rimini Street expands its Tidewater deal into a global ERP and tax partnership, consolidating SAP platforms and boosting cost savings.
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Enterprises pivot to risk-aware, human-centric AI in 2026

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Enterprises brace for a cautious 2026, rolling back risky AI pilots and recasting generative tools as governed, human-supervised teammates.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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AI set to power autonomous workflows & new work models

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.
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Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.