The AI workforce transformation is more complex than simple automation. New research shows companies are creating high-skill roles even as they trim positions, with strategies varying dramatically by sector.
Ubisoft says its €1.16bn Tencent investment is “on track to close in the coming days” following a surprise delay to its financial report. The deal involves Tencent acquiring a minority stake in Vantage Studios, Ubisoft’s new subsidiary housing Far Cry, Rainbow Six Siege, and Assassin’s Creed.
Reliance Industries has halted Russian crude imports at its major export refinery to comply with US sanctions. The move ends a lucrative arrangement that saw India become Russia’s largest oil buyer since the Ukraine invasion. The company had been processing discounted Russian oil and exporting produ
Ekco is making a major investment in Ireland with a new Dublin headquarters and security operations center. The expansion comes after the company made seven acquisitions over the past two years and is targeting significant revenue growth. The move positions Dublin as a key hub in Ekco’s global cyber
France’s three major telecom operators are exploring a fresh multibillion-euro bid for rival SFR that would include additional assets from Patrick Drahi’s Altice France. The consortium believes bundling multiple assets could simplify Drahi’s debt restructuring process. However, regulatory hurdles re
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown over the 2020 SUNBURST attack. The case had sparked concerns about regulator overreach targeting security professionals. SolarWinds called the dismissal a “welcome vindication.”
Microsoft’s relentless push of AI assistant Copilot into everything from Windows to Edge keeps meeting fierce resistance. Social media responses are overwhelmingly negative, with users demanding the company stop forcing AI into their workflows. The tech giant clearly needs a new strategy.
Kaspersky is launching a desktop-focused Linux antivirus product, marking a significant departure from the Linux ecosystem’s usual open-source security tools. The move raises concerns about geopolitical influence, data privacy, and whether this Windows-style approach belongs in the Linux world at al
A Mercury-commissioned survey reveals 73% of e-commerce businesses saw profitability increases over the past year. The real differentiator? Companies using AI extensively were more than twice as likely to boost their margins compared to those using little to no AI.
Only 5% of companies are extracting meaningful value from AI according to new research. The leaders are posting dramatically better financial performance and accelerating their advantage with agentic AI. The gap between winners and everyone else is measurable and growing.
