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Forrester: AI to drive modest job losses, not apocalypse

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Forrester says AI will cut US jobs but stop short of apocalypse, driving 6% of losses by 2030 while reshaping millions more roles.
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C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth

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Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

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C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
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Sector-specific, process-led AI set to reshape firms

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AI’s next wave in business will be sector-specific, process-led services as firms shift from generic tools to trusted, compliant platforms.
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AI coding tools face 2026 reset towards architecture

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AI coding tools are set for a 2026 reset as enterprises pivot from ‘vibe coding’ experiments to architecture-first, governed co-developers.
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Mphasis names Punit Sood Independent Director for AI push

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Mphasis appoints tech and banking veteran Punit Sood as independent director to bolster its AI-led push into global finance clients.
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AI to Transform Procurement via Data and Security Leads

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AI is set to transform procurement by 2026, making data governance, security and human-machine collaboration central to buying decisions.
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Lendi Group names new CTO to drive AI-native strategy

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Lendi Group promotes Devesh Maheshwari to CTO to spearhead its AI-native transformation across Aussie and Lendi brands by mid-2026.
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AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO

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AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.
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ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI

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ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.
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Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record

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NHS-owned Interweave wins HFMA digital value award after saving GBP £4.1 million, 166,000 staff hours and cutting ambulance journeys.
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Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud ‘bill shock’ by 2026

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Australian CIOs face 2026 ‘bill shock’ as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.
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Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact

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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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National AI plan to turbocharge Australia’s AI uptake

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Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
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Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026

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Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
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Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

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Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
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Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

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Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
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Exclusive: CyberArk highlights risks of unmanaged AI agents in agentic era

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CyberArk's Omer Grossman urges firms adopting agentic AI to build trust and accountability foundations to maintain control and secure outcomes.
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S-RM appoints Casey O’Brien as Global Head of Incident Response

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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S-RM has named Casey O’Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to boost its 24/7 cyber security services across EMEA, APAC and North America.
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The evolving role of the CIO

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.