Looking Ahead to 2026: Building Resilience and Harnessing AI

2026 is shaping to be a pivotal year for businesses looking to stay secure, efficient, and competitive. Those that continue to upskill, innovate and invest will win, those that don’t will be lag behind. Here’s what should be on your radar:

1. AI-Assisted Productivity and Automation

Artificial Intelligence is moving from hype to everyday business reality, and 2026 will be a turning point for SMEs in New Zealand. AI-powered productivity tools are already becoming mainstream. AI use is quickly evolving from simply asking Chat GPT for answers to having agents proactively handling tasks throughout all facets of organisations, revolutionising everything from the Accounts department, through to Health and Safety and beyond—giving small teams the capacity of much larger ones. Businesses that start embracing practical AI and Automation solutions will gain a competitive edge, while those that delay risk falling behind in a rapidly changing world.

If you're interested in discovering what AI can offer, don't hesitate to contact us. We’ve developed a range of services to support you as you begin your AI journey. Whether you need training for your team on the fundamentals of using AI tools like CoPilot or Chat-GPT through to enabling an AI first culture where your business starts to automate repetitive workloads freeing staff up to do more valuable work reach out to see how we can help.

Watch out for our AI webinar in the early New Year.

2. Business Continuity & Cyber Resilience

With cyber risks constantly evolving business continuity and cyber security is more important than ever. Whether it’s a cyberattack, a tech glitch, or something unexpected, these issues can throw your business off track and put your operations and reputation at risk. Putting strong security measures and response plans in place results in less downtime, less risk to reputation, and more peace of mind. Looking ahead to 2026, keeping your staff and decision makers aware of how to spot these ever-increasing attacks vital to keeping your business running and maintaining customers’ trust.

If you are on our new Managed Services, then you know you are already protected. If not, please reach out to discuss your risks and how we can help.

Please remember we’re here to help you navigate and manage all your technology needs by placing your business goals front and centre. Feel free to connect with us to discuss anything on your mind.