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LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.
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Asia-Pacific & AI drive bullish CEO outlook for 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Global CEOs pin 2026 hopes on APAC growth and soaring AI spend, despite geopolitical risks and investor pressure for faster returns.
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Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
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ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.
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Keeper Security grows PAM platform & global presence

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Keeper Security tops four million paid users as it expands its unified PAM platform globally and earns fresh analyst and industry recognition.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Siemens unveils PAVE360, a cloud digital twin for car makers

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Siemens launches PAVE360 Automotive, a cloud digital twin promising day-one virtual development for complex software-defined vehicles.
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LG unveils CLOiD home robot to drive Zero Labour vision

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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LG will debut its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, pitching it as the centrepiece of a “Zero Labour Home” powered by AI.
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Commvault, Pinecone boost RAG resilience with backups

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Commvault and Pinecone team up to deliver immutable backups and rapid recovery for mission-critical RAG and vector database workloads.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
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Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
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Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
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AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
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Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
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AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
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AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Commvault predicts Asia-Pacific enterprises will pivot from AI experiments to resilient, sovereign “trusted autonomy” by 2026.
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DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
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Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Windows 11 now leads with 53.7% market share, but 2025's patches, bugs and pressure tactics have left many users unconvinced by the upgrade.