IBM’s Confluent acquisition will give it a ‘competitive edge’ and supercharge its AI credentials
The Confluent acquisition will enable IBM to overhaul streaming capabilities to accommodate surging real-time data requirements
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The trends that will shape workplace culture in 2026In-depth Tech leaders share their insights on how businesses can embrace change across hiring, training, and culture
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Why the UK is primed to lead a global charge in ‘green AI’ innovationNews UKAI says there are major economic incentives and a big opportunity for the UK to lead the world in green AI development
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CEOs are fed up with poor returns on investment from AI: Enterprises are struggling to even 'move beyond pilots' and 56% say the technology has delivered zero cost or revenue improvementsNews Most CEOs say they're struggling to turn AI investment into tangible returns and failing to move beyond exploratory projects
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Companies continue to splash out on AI, despite disillusionment with the technologyNews Worldwide spending on AI will hit $2.5 trillion in 2026, according to Gartner, despite IT leaders wallowing in the "Trough of Disillusionment" – and spending will surge again next year.
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A new study claims AI will destroy 10.4 million roles in the US by 2030, more than the number of jobs lost in the Great Recession – but analysts still insist there won’t be a ‘jobs apocalypse’News A frantic push to automate roles with AI could come back to haunt many enterprises, according to Forrester
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Businesses aren't laying off staff because of AI, they're using it as an excuse to distract from 'weak demand or excessive hiring'News It's sexier to say AI caused redundancies than it is to admit the economy is bad or overhiring has happened
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Lisa Su says AI is changing AMD’s hiring strategy – but not for the reason you might thinkNews AMD CEO Lisa Su has revealed AI is directly influencing recruitment practices at the chip maker but, unlike some tech firms, it’s led to increased headcount.
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Accenture acquires Faculty, poaches CEO in bid to drive client AI adoptionNews The Faculty acquisition will help Accenture streamline AI adoption processes
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Productivity gains on the menu as CFOs target bullish tech spending in 2026News Findings from Deloitte’s Q4 CFO Survey show 59% of firms have now changed their tune on the potential performance improvements unlocked by AI.
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Global IT spending set to hit a 30-year high by end of 2025News Spending on hardware, software and IT services is growing faster than it has since 1996
