Aqilla stories
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
Charities could cut manual finance work and improve board oversight as the cloud system helps staff spend more time on planning.
Companies are finding that AI boosts performance only when it removes repetitive work, with human judgement still needed to prevent errors and burnout.
Finance teams could cut invoice processing time in half as Aqilla folds capture, coding and approvals into one system.
Tech leaders tell Sadiq Khan to stop warning of AI 'mass unemployment', saying firms use it to boost productivity, not scrap jobs.
AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.
Businesses are narrowing AI deployments to specific tasks as scrutiny grows over costs, returns and the need for human judgement.
Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.
Rising demand for AI could strain power grids and leave sustainability targets slipping down boardroom agendas, UK tech leaders warn.
Tech and finance leaders urge urgent, measurable action on gender parity, warning progress on representation and pay remains stubbornly slow.
Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.
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