AI 2026: Embedding Intelligence into Every Workflow

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Big5 CIO Priorities '26

Big5 CIO Priorities returns bigger and bolder as a two-day leadership retreat. This year’s edition introduces an enhanced format. We will feature more inspirational speakers, more enterprise leaders, and more content-rich sessions than ever before. Ecosystm will unveil our five defining priorities for leaders in 2026 and beyond, setting the strategic agenda for the year ahead.

From Planning to Progress: AI-Driven Sustainability in Practice

Ecosystm, in partnership with Kyndryl and Microsoft, presents the findings of the 3rd edition of the Global Sustainability Barometer Study. This year the research takes a deeper look at how organisations are using AI to turn sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes.

Ecosystm × Brightstar: A Landmark Partnership

Ecosystm partners with Brightstar to co-host the annual New Zealand CIO Summit, New Zealand’s flagship event uniting technology and business leaders to explore innovation, strategy, and the future of digital leadership.

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AI & the Future of Tech Services: Challenges & Opportunities

Tim Sheedy
January 21, 2026

IT budgets are rising again. Global technology spend is growing 7-9%, driven by data centres and the AI build-out. Yet the services business tells a very different story. Revenues are largely flat, and where growth exists, it’s typically low to