Business strategy stories
AI has raised the stakes: Why strategic communications remains human-led in 2026
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AI is reshaping PR, but leaders warn the winners in 2026 will be those who keep strategic communications firmly human-led.
AI drives UK retail as shoppers embrace eCommerce tools
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AI-powered tools are rapidly reshaping UK retail as most shoppers embrace chat-based assistants and retailers ramp up investment for 2026.
AI boosts engagement but ‘shadow AI’ risk grows in UK
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AI rollouts are lifting UK staff engagement, but new research warns unapproved ‘shadow AI’ use is outpacing employers’ controls.
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Avanade names Chris Howarth CEO as Caserta joins Microsoft
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Avanade has appointed Chris Howarth as CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Caserta, who departs after 11 years to lead SME and channel for Microsoft.
Zendesk names Craig Flower COO to drive AI first shift
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Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
Aussie small firms blend AI speed with human branding
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Australian small firms race to use AI in design, but research shows most still insist on human hands to shape trusted, distinctive brands.
Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up
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Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.
AI, cyber & inflation top concerns for Australasian CEOs
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AI disruption, cyber threats and inflation now rank as top concerns for Australasian CEOs, even as most still plan to expand in 2026.
AI to transform qualitative research into measurable data
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Mercury Analytics says AI will turn open-ended feedback into measurable insight by 2026, reshaping how organisations use qualitative data.
LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite
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LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.
Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026
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Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester’s 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.
Exclusive: We rank NZ tech distributors by revenue & employees
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New Zealand’s IT distributors clock over NZD $2.1b in 2024 turnover, with Ingram Micro, Dicker Data and TD Synnex leading the pack.
Why gender equity in tech is a core performance lever
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Gender equity in tech is no longer a moral sidebar but a core performance lever, boosting execution, innovation, retention and resilience.
Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer
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Midlands software firm Point74 appoints Rob Sinclair as CEO to spearhead UK and international growth of its food lifecycle platform.
How AI-powered log management unlocks observability
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Companies that treat log data as strategic intelligence, not digital clutter, are unlocking faster recovery, resilience and innovation.
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JCDecaux reshapes ANZ team with three executive hires
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JCDecaux has overhauled its ANZ leadership, hiring three senior executives to lead sales, product and strategy across the region.
Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy
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Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia’s digital payments
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Digital payments will be non-negotiable for Malaysian businesses by 2026, Paydibs says, as liquidity, speed and visibility demands intensify.
CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout
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CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.
Airwallex buys Paynuri to launch payments in Korea
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Airwallex buys Korean fintech Paynuri, securing key licences to launch local payments and FX services for Korean and global businesses.