Productivity stories - Page 19

Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.

European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.

Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.

OMS orders two Ulstein-designed cable ships for 2028 delivery, boosting its GREAT-Class fleet and targeting lower-emission installations.

Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.

German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.

Siemens' “digital-native” Nanjing plant joins the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for AI-driven productivity gains.

Prometheus Group has bought Webalo to fuse AI asset management with frontline worker tools, promising real-time industrial data flows.

Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.

Manhattan rolls out embedded AI agents across its Active suite, promising real-time automation and custom agent creation for retailers.

Alteryx deepens ties with McLaren Racing, joining its WEC Hypercar project as Official Partner with car branding from the 2027 season.

AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.

MNSS slashes Kuwait parts warehouse from 5,000 to 560 sq m with AutoStore, boosting accuracy, throughput and space cost savings.

Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.

Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.

Chargebacks surge after record online holiday sales, with USD $181 billion in returns putting retailers' first-quarter profits at risk.

EasyPicky predicts AI-driven retail, video shelf checks and phygital hubs will tackle GBP £1.5 trillion stock mismanagement by 2026.

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.