The analysis, which examined over ten thousand job postings, found a surprisingly low demand for AI-ready workers, with only 11 per cent of positions mentioning AI, suggesting a potential disconnect between corporate AI ambition and practical implementation. Furthermore, the report highlights an expensive “fire-to-hire cycle” among these top companies, noting that mass layoffs are prevalent but do not appear to be primarily aimed at building a more AI-ready workforce. The source includes commentary from Orgvue’s Chief Product Officer, Jessica Modrall, who asserts that while AI will transform the workforce, many organizations are mistakenly assuming it will simply replace staff. Continue reading
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AI Agents and the Human-AI Collaborative Intelligence
Oct. 30, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — AI Agents are autonomous software systems that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perceive their environment, reason, plan, and execute actions to achieve a specific goal on behalf of a user, often without continuous human oversight. They essentially act as intelligent, goal-driven software robots. Continue reading
Google Workspace: A Guide for Using AI at Work
Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Google Workspace guide details the integration and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its suite of work applications. It asserts that Google is leading AI innovation and helping organisations enhance human potential through features built for security and scale. Continue reading
Startup Technical Guide: Building AI Agents on Google Cloud
Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This document provides a comprehensive technical guide for startups and developers focused on building, deploying, and scaling AI agents on the Google Cloud ecosystem. It details the core components of agentic systems, including model selection, the use of tools for action, and various data architectures for agent memory. Continue reading
Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –The strategic imperatives that define success for technology leaders navigating the AI-powered, hyperconnected world are captured within the three themes of the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026. These trends are considered strategic imperatives that demand thoughtful consideration and decisive action from technology leaders. Continue reading
Aligning University IT with Research Faculty Needs
This document addresses the growing complexity of research computing at universities and how many institutions lack the necessary tools and governance to align IT capabilities with faculty research goals. The advisory firm outlines a four-phase strategic approach for higher education IT leaders to evaluate their systems, translate findings into actionable initiatives using the MoSCoW method for prioritisation, and ultimately strengthen research outcomes by better supporting faculty. The resource aims to help institutions overcome issues like fragmented systems and funding challenges by providing a structured framework for improving research IT maturity. Continue reading
AI Productivity and Training Gap Report
This research indicates that employees who utilise artificial intelligence (AI) are saving an average of 7.5 hours per week, which is the equivalent of one full workday, equating to substantial productivity gains. A critical finding is that two-thirds of employees (68%) have not received AI training, leaving potential efficiency unrealised. The study emphasises that training, not generational cohort, is the key determinant of AI success, noting that trained Gen X employees outperform untrained Gen Z employees in AI benefits.Continue reading
Marriott Bonvoy 2026 EMEA Travel Trends: AI, Lux-Scaping, and Passion Pursuits
New Marriott Bonvoy research concerning travel trends for the year 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This extensive report, based on a survey of over 22,000 travellers, identifies several key developments, including the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in holiday planning, with half of all travellers now using it for research. Continue reading
AI in Payments: Risks, Readiness, and Future Outlook
This HCLTech report discusses the payments industry’s rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting that while nearly all organizations use AI, a large percentage of executives are concerned about risks, fraud ineffectiveness, and a lack of proper guardrails and infrastructure. Continue reading
Carbon3.ai Launches Sustainable Sovereign AI Platform in UK
The launch of Carbon3.ai is billed as the UK’s first truly sovereign and sustainable AI platform. This new initiative plans to deploy a nationwide AI Mesh with over 100,000 GPUs, powered by its own renewable energy generation and supported by significant planned investment exceeding £1 billion. The platform aims to offer UK enterprises and government a secure, low-latency, high-performance AI compute alternative with a smaller carbon footprint and lower cost than competitors. Continue reading
