The Best Copilot Productivity Hacks for Microsoft 365

You may not be using Copilot (yet), but you certainly know what it is or have heard of it at least. Copilot promises to transform the way we work – saving time, uncovering insights, and reducing friction in everyday tasks. Yet for many people, the reality is that Copilot feels underused, misunderstood, or even a[…] Read

Published by David Benson, Sharp Business Systems UK Plc

AI in Manufacturing: Taking Repetitive Work Off People’s Plates

Artificial intelligence is often discussed as if its primary purpose is to replace people. In manufacturing, that is the wrong way to look at it. The more practical opportunity is to use AI to take repetitive, time-consuming work away from employees so they can spend more of their time on work that requires judgment, experience,[…] Read

Published by Eileen Curley, Andromeda

AI Agents for Beginners: Tools, Use Cases, Pricing & What to Choose

For Australian SMEs and business leaders, AI agents promise the same three things every new tool promises: save time, cut admin, and help your team work smarter. The difference is that agents are already built into software many businesses use every day, so the question is no longer whether to use them, but where to[…] Read

Published by Empower IT Solutions, Empower IT Solutions

AI Governance Frameworks: Choosing and Implementing Your Guardrails

How do you empower your team to innovate with AI while protecting systems, data, customers, and internal users? An AI governance framework can solve this challenge. The key is to choose the right framework(s) for your industry, your use cases, and your regulatory requirements. This can get complex, which is why many companies turn to AI[…] Read

Published by Wes Dekoninck, Corsica Technologies

What Every Business Leader Should Know About AI Before Approving Its Use

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business. Employees are using AI to summarize documents, draft emails, analyze information, create content, automate repetitive tasks, and support decision-making. For business leaders, the question is no longer whether employees will use AI. The more important question is whether that use is happening in a way that[…] Read

Published by Kayvan Yazdi, TruAdvantage

Shadow AI Risk: How to Govern AI Use in Your Organisation

Your people are already using AI to get work done. They may be pasting information into public AI tools, using personal AI accounts for work, trialling new plugins or experimenting with AI agents outside approved systems. This is shadow AI, the use of AI tools, applications or agents within an organisation without the knowledge, approval[…] Read

Published by Rob Rattray, Director, A1 Technologies

Midmarket AI Impact: What We’re Seeing

Midmarket leaders are under real pressure to determine where AI fits in their business.  The opportunity is clear, but so are the risks. Moving too slowly can create competitive disadvantage, while moving too quickly without the right data, governance, and operational discipline can create exposure.  In our AI consulting conversations with clients and prospects, we’re seeing a more practical[…] Read

Published by Brian Harmison, Corsica Technologies

The best AI notetakers in 2026

  AI notetakers are the way forward. As they grow in popularity, they continue to become more accurate and advanced, quickly becoming standard practice for both businesses and individuals. As with any newly discovered tool, there’s a need to understand what they are, how they work, and which one is best for you. Not just[…] Read

Published by Zoe Taylor, CloudTech24 Ltd

AI in Manufacturing: The Companies That Adapt First Will Win First

Artificial Intelligence is changing how manufacturers operate, make decisions, reduce downtime, and stay competitive. The manufacturers seeing the biggest results aren’t necessarily the ones spending the most money on AI. They’re the ones using it strategically to solve operational problems that already exist. At Andromeda, we’re seeing more manufacturers ask the same question:  “How do we use AI[…] Read

Published by Eileen Curley, Andromeda

Navigating the AI Shift: Q&A with Net Friends CEO

Navigating the AI revolution is about building a foundation that lasts. At Net Friends, we view the AI landscape through three distinct layers: how we use it internally, how we guide our clients, and the bigger picture of where the technology is heading for small businesses. Net Friends CEO John Snyder shares how we are[…] Read

Published by Susanna Perrett, NET FRIENDS INC