Digital friction is quietly crippling UK productivity, and AI could be the turning point

Digital friction is quietly crippling UK productivity, and AI could be the turning point

Small IT failures create big costs. AI can ease disruption and boost output.

The Hidden Tax on British Business: How Digital Friction Costs UK Economy Billions While AI Promises Relief

British workers are losing nearly two full working days each week wrestling with balky software, unresponsive systems, and technological roadblocks that are silently draining productivity from the UK economy. This phenomenon, known as digital friction, represents a crisis hiding in plain sight—one that costs businesses billions annually while frustrating employees and hindering competitiveness in an increasingly digital global marketplace. Accor…

How UK SMEs are using AI to compete with larger rivals in 2026 - London Business News

The gap between what large corporations can do with technology and what small businesses can afford has been shrinking for years. But in 2026, that gap has nearly closed entirely… The post How UK SMEs are using AI to compete with larger rivals in 2026 appeared first on London Business News

How SMEs Are Building Digital Foundations for an AI-First Future

The gap between businesses that thrive and those that struggle has increasingly become a technology gap. Small and medium enterprises across the UK, Ireland, and globally are recognising that their digital infrastructure determines whether AI becomes a competitive advantage or an expensive distraction. This shift represents more than a trend. Research from multiple industry sources indicates that businesses with strong digital foundations achiev…