Looking Ahead to 2026: Building Resilience and Harnessing AI

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

1.AI-Assisted Productivity and Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving from hype to everyday business reality. 2026 will be a turning point for SMEs in New Zealand as AI-powered productivity tools become mainstream. AI use will quickly evolve from simply asking CoPilot or Chat GPT for answers to having agents proactively handling and automating tasks throughout all business functions.

Watch out for our AI Webinars in 2026.

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 cause huge disruption and put your operations and reputation at risk. Putting strong security measures and response plans in place is critical.

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.

3. Hardware Costs Rising in 2026: What You Need to Know

Expect laptops and desktops to cost 10–30% more in 2026, driven by global shortages of memory and storage components. This is being driven by manufacturers prioritising AI‑ready PCs (with more RAM and larger SSDs).
Our advice: plan refresh cycles early, lock in allocations, and budget for higher hardware costs to avoid surprises.

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.