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A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.
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How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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In 2026, retailers win not by owning more data, but by orchestrating trusted, real-time data that powers every decision and experience.
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Technology and the Shift in Managing 'Personalised Offers'

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Retailers are racing from blunt discounts to AI-driven one-to-one offers, promising sharper margins and loyalty in APAC's crowded market.
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Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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As analogue-era banking creaks under digital demand, DeFi is quietly rewiring the rails of global finance, not blowing them up.
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AI has raised the stakes: Why strategic communications remains human-led in 2026

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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AI is reshaping PR, but leaders warn the winners in 2026 will be those who keep strategic communications firmly human-led.
Sarah wilkinson

Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
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NIIT MTS, Abodoo join forces on skills intelligence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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NIIT MTS and Abodoo partner to deliver live skills intelligence and orchestration for global enterprises pursuing skills-first workforce plans.
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Melissa boosts global phone data with real time checks

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Melissa's global phone verification delivers real-time accuracy, fraud protection and compliance, turning unreliable phone data into growth.
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How digital service is transforming global cash cycles

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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From AI analytics to remote fixes, digital service is reshaping cash operations, boosting uptime, trust, and sustainability at every stage.
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Thoughtworks retreat explores AI's Agile software future

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto's 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.
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How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Address validation on Shopify cuts failed deliveries, trims shipping costs and boosts loyalty by ensuring accurate, standardised customer data.
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Nations race to sovereign encryption in quantum age

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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As quantum computing looms, nations race to build sovereign cyber and post-quantum encryption to safeguard critical digital infrastructure.
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Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
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Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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FOMO.ai unveils Hello Gordon for AI-led interviews

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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FOMO.ai has launched Hello Gordon, a voice-led AI interview tool that turns expert conversations into multi-format, search-ready content.
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Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester's 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.
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Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.
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Duplicate patient records put care & finances at risk

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Duplicate patient records can jeopardise safety, inflate costs and risk fines; here's how better data practices and tools can prevent them.
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SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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SonicWall rolls out NSM 3.5 SaaS, baking credential, data and analytics security into everyday firewall management by default.