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

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Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
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Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy

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Miro is acquiring Reforge to fuse its visual workspace with training tools, sharpening AI-era product decisions as well as delivery.
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TCS, Zscaler expand partnership with AI workspace suite

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TCS and Zscaler launch an AI-powered zero trust workspace platform blending security, observability and experience analytics for enterprises.
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Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI

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Law firms are turning to AI to cut drudge work, raising urgent questions about how to protect mentorship, ethics and future leaders.
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AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?

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As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.
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Compression, redistribution and friction: Three ways AI is shifting lawyers from 'performers' to 'producers'

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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AI is speeding legal work, shifting risk upward and forcing lawyers to move from hands-on performers to orchestrators of judgement and control.
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TCS & AMD join forces to scale AI across industries

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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TCS teams with AMD to build sector-specific AI and GenAI tools, pairing chip power with services to move enterprises beyond pilots.
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'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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SmartRecruiters crowns “The Orchestrator” Job Title of the Year as employers prioritise coordination roles in AI-driven, fragmented workplaces.
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A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.
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AI-led workplaces twice as likely to beat revenue goals

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Firms that embed AI in digital workplace tools are twice as likely to beat revenue goals, as gaps widen with slower-moving rivals.
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No AI without HI: Why human intelligence is the real competitive edge in the age of AI

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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In 2026, the true AI edge lies not in tools or data but in Human Intelligence, guiding ethical, innovative, and resilient use of technology.
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AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
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Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.
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Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
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AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AI agents are transforming workplaces by automating routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on complex, strategic work across industries like recruitment and manufacturing.
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AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
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2025: welcome to workplace 5.0 and human-centric AI

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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As generative AI evolves, businesses are gearing up for Workplace 5.0, where human collaboration and AI integration redefine productivity by 2025.
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GenAI adoption in Asia's supply chains remains low at 7%

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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In the latest Transformation Insider edition, experts reveal generative AI's potential to reshape supply chains and fuel customer growth across Asia.
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Transforming HR: Agility & innovation for business success

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Organisations are rethinking HR, focusing on agility and strategic alignment. The Access Group's Kerry Agiasotis highlights essential steps in HR transformation.
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How to drive a healthy relationship with your work in 2024

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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In 2024, HP's Work Relationship Index illustrates a global work relationship at breaking point, highlighting the need for flexible workspaces, correct technology, and emotionally intelligent leadership.