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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
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TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
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AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.
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Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
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Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
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Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.
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LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.
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HCLTech assembles tech leaders to reshape ANZ digital

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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HCLTech unites tech giants in Sydney to plot outcome-driven digital strategies and tighter ecosystem alignment across Australia and New Zealand.
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2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
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Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
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Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
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Spotify tests AI-style prompted playlists in New Zealand

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Spotify is testing an AI-style Prompted Playlist tool in New Zealand, letting Premium users spin up mixes using everyday written prompts.
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Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Programmatic digital out-of-home is set to become a core media-plan pillar by 2026 as tighter budgets push marketers towards data-led OOH.
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2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.