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What companies are getting right about AI in 2026 but why there is still some way to go
Digital Transformation

What companies are getting right about AI in 2026 but why there is still some way to go

Most enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into profit, with just 23 per cent able to link initiatives to higher revenue or lower costs.

By Patrick Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million

Businesses struggling to embed AI in day-to-day operations will get help from a new OpenAI partner network backed by USD $150 million.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
OpenAI launches Deployment Company, agrees to buy Tomoro
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches Deployment Company, agrees to buy Tomoro

Businesses adopting AI now face a push to turn pilots into production systems, as OpenAI backs deployment with USD $4 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
Digital Transformation

Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report

Banks risk falling behind as fragmented legacy estates slow AI and cloud gains, with modern core systems now key to growth and service delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking

Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites
Network Infrastructure

Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites

Continuous cell-level monitoring is being extended into Zone 1 and Zone 2 battery rooms, reducing risky site entries and compliance burden.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
AI drives surge in complex software pricing models
Software-as-a-Service

AI drives surge in complex software pricing models

Finance teams face rising billing errors as AI pushes software vendors towards hybrid pricing, with usage-based charges up sevenfold since 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
EduTech

Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree

Students could gain an AI-focused degree for under USD $10,000 as employers back a new skills-based model for faster entry to work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Qualtrics boosts CX suite with new AI & automation tools
Unified Communications

Qualtrics boosts CX suite with new AI & automation tools

Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Qualtrics unveils AI tools to fix customer issues fast
Unified Communications

Qualtrics unveils AI tools to fix customer issues fast

Qualtrics launches AI-powered customer experience tools to unify feedback, automate analysis and fix service issues before they escalate.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Software-as-a-Service

Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search

Q4 adds AI-focused optimisation to investor relations sites, helping listed firms surface verified disclosures in answer engines like ChatGPT.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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Bain & Company stories

One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession
Network Infrastructure

One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession

The telecoms group has filled three senior roles from within as Jason Paris prepares to depart after nearly eight years in charge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
IT services among UK mid-market firms lacking distinction
Artificial Intelligence

IT services among UK mid-market firms lacking distinction

Most UK mid-market service firms are failing to stand out, with IT suppliers among the least distinctive and most easily overlooked.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift
Digital Transformation

Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift

Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum
Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
Data Analytics

AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next

AI-fuelled fintech mega-deals are surging, but most buyers lack the operating model and culture to turn shiny assets into real value.

By Ghaleb El Masri • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026