Business strategy stories

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

Businesses must specify which AI type they adopt-LLMs, generative, or predictive-to drive meaningful digital transformation and avoid empty buzzwords.

Hexaware Technologies appoints Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head to lead growth and technology transformation across enterprises and global centres.

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.

Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.

Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.

Financial firms are embracing AI with a focus on trust, using it to enhance customer service and support staff, not cut jobs, amid growing governance concerns.

UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.

Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

UK firms allocate 49% of resilience budgets to AI and technology, outspending supply chain and talent upskilling amid rising regulatory pressures.

A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.

Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.

New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking its second consecutive year in this top position.

Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.

Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today’s fast market.

Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.

AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.