Nice CEO links 500 job cuts to AI productivity gains, including in R&D

Nice CEO links 500 job cuts to AI productivity gains, including in R&D

Nice CEO Scott Russell has offered a more detailed explanation of the company’s decision to cut approximately 500 jobs worldwide, saying the restructuring will reach beyond slower-growing business lines to include research and development, where employees are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to boost productivity. Speaking on the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Russell…

AI boosts productivity but companies struggle to turn gains into growth

AI boosts productivity but companies struggle to turn gains into growth

EY warns businesses risk losing AI productivity gains to complexity Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity at companies worldwide, but many chief executives are struggling to turn efficiency gains into higher profits and sustainable growth, according to an EY-Parthenon survey that highlights the risks of rising complexity, skills shortages and inadequate investment in workforce development. The…

Developing nations explore new growth avenues through AI productivity gains

Developing nations explore new growth avenues through AI productivity gains

Islamabad, Oct 22,2026:  Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potential new driver of economic growth in developing countries, offering opportunities to improve workforce productivity, strengthen public services and overcome shortages of specialised skills, even as differences in digital infrastructure and technological readiness threaten to limit its benefits. According to the World Bank’s World Development Report…

Can India’s MSMEs Leverage AI Adoption for Sustainable Productivity Gains?

Can India’s MSMEs Leverage AI Adoption for Sustainable Productivity Gains?

Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), but translating experimentation into measurable productivity gains remains a challenge, industry experts said. A Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)–Indian School of Business (ISB) study found that 65.8% of surveyed MSMEs used AI tools, while only 21% used enterprise resource planning (ERP)…

Puro tayo AI tools pero lugi pa rin? Strategist Jerry Ilao says Filipino workers may be leaving productivity gains on the table

Puro tayo AI tools pero lugi pa rin? Strategist Jerry Ilao says Filipino workers may be leaving productivity gains on the table

BY EDISON JOSEPH GONZALES If employees are already using artificial intelligence (AI) several times a week, the next productivity question may be less about getting them to use it and more about teaching them what they are missing. At a company workshop led by Filipino AI business strategist Jerry Ilao, founding president and co-founder of…

Chewy Leverages AI for Productivity Gains and Margin Expansion

Chewy Leverages AI for Productivity Gains and Margin Expansion

Chewy, Inc. CHWY highlighted that its AI strategy is progressing from capability development toward scaled deployment and measurable financial impact. In the second quarter, management made strong progress in deploying AI across three key areas: enhancing the customer experience, improving team member productivity and structurally lowering the cost to serve. The broader deployment reflects Chewy’s…

Perforce Survey Finds AI Productivity Gains Shadowed by Compliance Concerns and Job Security

Perforce Survey Finds AI Productivity Gains Shadowed by Compliance Concerns and Job Security

Perforce’s 2026 State of Real-Time Workflows Survey examines how real-time technology and generative AI are reshaping developer workflows across industries and geographical regions. MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Perforce Software, the modern DevOps Tech Stack that ensures AI governance, today announced the release of its annual State of Real-Time Workflows Report: Game Technology &…

Do Security Risks Outweigh Productivity Gains?

Do Security Risks Outweigh Productivity Gains?

AI coding tools have changed the software development world in a few short years, but security risks and rising costs associated with AI-generated code mean organizations should consider their potential return on investment (ROI) before jumping into the deep end. That said, many organizations have already entered the deep end. According to GitLab’s 2026 AI…

AI underused where it could deliver productivity gains, says RCR

AI underused where it could deliver productivity gains, says RCR

The NHS is failing to capitalise on some of AI’s biggest productivity benefits by underusing the technology for administrative tasks, despite growing adoption across radiology and oncology services, new workforce census data from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) reveals. Analysis from the RCR 2025 workforce census, seen by Digital Health News, shows that while…

Digital boom must translate into real economic gains, says Indonesia minister

Digital boom must translate into real economic gains, says Indonesia minister

JAKARTA: South-East Asia’s booming digital economy will translate into lasting economic power only if countries can retain more of the value created by digital platforms and artificial intelligence, Indonesian Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said. Speaking at the Asia Economic Summit in Jakarta on Wednesday (June 17), Meutya said rapid growth alone was…