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Payments executives are confident; fewer are ready for the future. A new ACI Worldwide study reveals a growing divide between confidence and capability among global payments leaders, with legacy systems and internal resistance holding back modernisation as industry expectations accelerate into 2026.
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AT&T ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The telecommunications giant has pledged to cease DEI initiatives, including hiring quotas and training, following legal scrutiny in the US. The commitment was confirmed in a letter to the FCC.
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UK office workers say AI is saving them almost half a working day. A new study by Salesforce and IDC suggests a steep jump in productivity gains — but the headline may not reflect the broader workforce experience.
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Most AI tools miss where teamwork happens. Miro’s new study finds 75% of global business leaders believe current AI systems focus too much on individual tasks, hindering collaboration and slowing transformation. The findings underline a growing demand for AI that supports shared workspaces and team-level creativity.
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GoodData unveils its Intelligence Layer for governed, context-aware AI. The platform embeds data governance, business logic, and semantic integrity into every analytical process, enabling enterprises to make faster, more reliable AI-driven decisions across complex environments.
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Business Disability Forum has opened nominations for its 2026 Disability Smart Impact Awards. The rebranded awards, announced on 3 December, highlight organisations and individuals creating measurable change for disabled employees and consumers through inclusive practice and innovation.
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Pantheon Regeneration secures investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. The funding will support the expansion of Pantheon’s ecological restoration projects, which aim to revive biodiversity and remove carbon from the atmosphere, enhancing their capacity to deliver landscape-scale climate solutions and carbon credits.
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Eight North of England startups have secured investment through PraeSeed. The six-week accelerator, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II and PXN Ventures, has invested £200,000 in each company, taking total funding to £3 million and expanding its support for Northern innovation.
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Half of Gen Z workers face criticism due to stereotypes. A report by Kahoot reveals that nearly 50% of young UK workers experience workplace criticism, leading to stress. Judgements often stem from their passion, informal language, or attempts to set boundaries, causing some to consider quitting.
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London ranks second globally for tech innovation, Zurich leads. The latest Z/Yen Smart Centres Index highlights London’s tech prowess, surpassing San Francisco. Zurich tops the list, while Singapore climbs to third. Oxford and Cambridge remain key players, bolstered by university spin-offs.