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Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.

Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.

ClickMechanic named Growing Business of the Year after 40%+ annual growth and directing over GBP £100 million to UK independent mechanics.

Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC’s 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted ‘discovery theatre’ sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.

Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.

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

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

Australian and New Zealand firms rapidly adopt agentic AI, now demanding real ROI and robust governance for sustainable, scaled deployment.

BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.

84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.

Australian legacy firms in banking, insurance and accounting are turning vast data troves into a new competitive edge through modern digital systems.

Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

Prophet AI offers businesses real-time insights by simulating their operations through a digital clone, enabling decisions via simple conversational queries.

By 2026, insurance firms with robust API infrastructure will lead the market, enabling seamless AI integration across pricing, claims, and customer services.

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

Capco joins OpenAI's Beta Services Partner Programme, gaining early access to AI tech to enhance financial and energy sector services globally.