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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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TV, Monitors, Projectors - What is the ultimate screen for your entertainment set up in 2026?

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
From 8K TVs to ultra-short-throw projectors, here's how to choose the ultimate screen for your 2026 home entertainment setup.
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2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
After a bruising 2025, falling inflation, rate cuts and small-cap strength are teeing up 2026 as the widest market rally in years.
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Ignition platform drives USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Ignition platform fuels more than USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue as 8,500 firms automate billing, payments and pricing decisions.
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ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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supply chain
ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.
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LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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ai
LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.
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PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.
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LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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displays
LG will debut its Micro RGB evo flagship at CES 2026, touting ultra-fine RGB LEDs, AI processing and full BT.2020 colour coverage.
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Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.
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Digital wallets & AI threats to reshape ID security

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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crypto
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physical security
Digital wallets and decentralised IDs are set to surge by 2026 as AI-driven threats push firms to monitor human and machine identities nonstop.
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TechDay celebrates two years of UK expansion

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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genai
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ai
TechDay marks two years of UK growth, with eight specialist tech news sites, 7,600 stories and rising visibility across major platforms.
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Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Agentic AI is reshaping cyber security, pushing organisations from reactive SOCs to proactive, risk-driven defence and automated remediation.
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Keepit named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS backup

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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dr
Keepit has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for SaaS data protection, boosting its profile in cloud backup and recovery.
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iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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document management
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digital transformation
iManage reports 28% recurring revenue growth as firms rush to govern AI with cloud-based document management and tighter data controls.
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DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.
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AI boom to drive chip equipment sales to record 2027

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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dc
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supply chain
AI-driven demand will push chipmaking kit sales to a record $133 billion in 2025, climbing further to $156 billion by 2027, SEMI says.
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Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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fintech
PvX is betting on data-rich user acquisition, offering mobile game studios revenue-linked funding and analytics that banks still overlook.
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Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.
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Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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samsung
Samsung will debut a full 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup from 55 to 115 inches, adding AI-powered processing, colour upgrades and spatial audio.
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Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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manufacturing
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.