2026 stories - Page 26

AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.

Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Pax8 will launch Google Cloud, Workspace, and AI tools on its marketplace for MSPs and SMBs in Australia and New Zealand from early 2026.

SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.

By 2026, travel will embrace pets, pop culture tourism, AI planning, and tech-focused cities, reshaping journeys with more personalisation and new direct routes.

In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.

CrowdStrike posted record Q3 revenue of USD $1.23bn, driven by surging demand for AI-powered cybersecurity and its Falcon Flex subscription model.

AMD and HPE will launch the Helios AI platform in 2026, combining CPUs, GPUs and advanced networking to power large-scale data centres worldwide.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.

Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.

In 2025, Bitcoin matured as governments bought it and institutions integrated it, transforming crypto from speculative frenzy to a stable asset class.

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.