2026 stories - Page 23
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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cartech
TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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biometrics
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socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.
LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cartech
LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.
HCLTech assembles tech leaders to reshape ANZ digital
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
HCLTech unites tech giants in Sydney to plot outcome-driven digital strategies and tighter ecosystem alignment across Australia and New Zealand.
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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uc
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iot
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digital entertainment
2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
Spotify tests AI-style prompted playlists in New Zealand
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Spotify is testing an AI-style Prompted Playlist tool in New Zealand, letting Premium users spin up mixes using everyday written prompts.
Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
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.
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.