Business strategy stories

AI promises huge business gains but many firms face failure without clear strategy, culture shift and robust data - success demands discipline, not just technology.

Indian firms are boosting cybersecurity budgets, prioritising AI and cloud security amid rising cyber risks and costly breaches, PwC survey finds.

NiCE has appointed Arun Chandra as COO to lead its AI-first Global Customer Operations, leveraging his experience from Disney and Meta.

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

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.