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AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills
Human Capital Management

AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills

Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
employees value autonomy over workplace technology
Digital Transformation

employees value autonomy over workplace technology

Employees are prioritising control and flexibility, suggesting heavy investment in digital tools may not improve workplace experience on its own.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout
Digital Transformation

Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout

The industrial contractor says the move will save hours of IT work and trim future refresh bills, with 1,200 devices already deployed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
Digital Transformation

The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans

AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director
Digital Transformation

Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director

The new role puts a seasoned Microsoft specialist in charge of Storm Technology's M365 practice as customers seek tighter governance and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace
Digital Transformation

YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace

Mid-market buyers are increasingly favouring flexible workplace deals as YASH earns recognition for scalable cloud and security services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
Firewalls

Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites

Rising AI traffic is pushing firms to treat wireless upgrades as a growth bet, with most planning bigger budgets and faster refreshes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy
Digital Transformation

Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy

The acquisition gives Miro a bigger role in AI-era product planning, adding Reforge's training and tools alongside its collaboration software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era
Fintech

The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.

By Deborah Overdeput • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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Why AI firms are redefining the value of office space and why flexibility is a premium worth paying for
Artificial Intelligence

Why AI firms are redefining the value of office space and why flexibility is a premium worth paying for

AI-driven expansion is pushing premium flexible offices into a strategic role, as firms pay more to open in weeks and hedge uncertain headcount.

By Robert How • 5 min read • 5 days ago
India leads global AI workplace readiness, JLL says
Digital Transformation

India leads global AI workplace readiness, JLL says

Fewer than one in five Indian firms have started changing office space despite AI readiness outpacing global peers, JLL said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Logic launches Pods for cleaner enterprise meetings
Unified Communications

Logic launches Pods for cleaner enterprise meetings

It aims to cut clutter and installation headaches as firms rework meeting rooms for hybrid work and routine video calls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca
Document Management

Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca

The ranking signals growing demand for print vendors that can plug into cloud, security and workflow systems rather than stand alone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Atos launches AI workplace service for mid-size firms
Digital Transformation

Atos launches AI workplace service for mid-size firms

Mid-sized firms could cut support costs and shift more employee queries to automation under a new subscription model from Atos.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Irish leaders prize empathy over AI skills in management
Digital Transformation

Irish leaders prize empathy over AI skills in management

Concern is rising in Ireland as leaders say empathetic coaching matters more than AI know-how for future managers during adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?
Data Science

If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?

AI threatens to displace millions of women in admin and service roles first, unless leaders fund inclusive reskilling and redefine work now.

By Holly Hunt • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026