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From industry trends to the future of work, here you'll find insights and updates from leading voices across The Adaptavist Group family of brands.
What the Agile manifesto got right that many still get wrong

What the Agile manifesto got right that many still get wrong

Revolutions don’t always turn out quite the way people wanted or expected. As the calendar turns to the 25th anniversary of The Agile Manifesto, I’ve been thinking about how change plays out and what its impact has really been.
by Jon Kern
on 13 Jul 2026
Headshot of Matt Saunders with text 'Why your next AI infrastructure decision might be a hardware purchase', and The Adaptavist Group logo

Why your next AI infrastructure decision might be a hardware purchase

Enterprises face a critical turning point in their AI infrastructure strategy as the operational costs of cloud-based large language models (LLMs) escalate. While cloud infrastructure provides unmatched capabilities for complex tasks, a shift toward local hardware and hybrid architectures is emerging as the solution for sustainable cost management and data sovereignty. By optimising local environments and leveraging governed platforms, organisations can balance performance with strict enterprise compliance.
by Matt Saunders
on 25 Jun 2026
A headshot image of Steph Smith with the title 'Why AI-led economic displacement fails creative industries' and The Adaptavist Group logo

Why AI-led economic displacement fails creative industries

Generative AI (GenAI) is shifting creative industries from pure production to strategic curation. This framework provides enterprise leaders with a pragmatic, human-centric approach to managing workforce transitions while using technology to augment, rather than replace, human talent.
by Steph Smith
on 19 Jun 2026
Krista Parker on building AI strategy through culture, co-design, and organisational narrative

Building an AI strategy through culture, co-design, and organisational narrative

Many organisations are guilty of approaching AI adoption as a technical or operational challenge, hinging on tooling, productivity, and governance. However, for their teams, AI can raise more human questions about value, creativity, and autonomy.
by Krista Parker
on 8 Jun 2026
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From plugins to platforms: Is orchestration the future of enterprise software?

For over a decade, enterprise app marketplaces worked like digital convenience stores. If a team needed a specific feature—better reporting, a custom workflow, or a UI improvement—they could download a plugin and move on.
by Jyoti Jaswani
on 28 May 2026
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Skills, trust, and uptake: why people still don't use generative AI

Generative AI awareness is high, but adoption at work remains stalled. Learn how you can beat pilot purgatory, build trust, and integrate AI into your team AI.
by Elena Francis
on 20 May 2026