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Australian Stories

2026 stories

AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026
Firewalls

AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026

Australia races into AI's next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.

By Craig Nielsen • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally
Crypto

Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally

Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Data Analytics

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Data Protection

Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution
Document Management

Exclusive: DocuWare's Marcin Pichur on AI-powered IDP evolution

DocuWare is set to announce its upcoming initiative promising new innovations in document management solutions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability
Data Protection

AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability

A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026
Data Protection

Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026

Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth
Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Red Hat & AWS expand AI chip partnership for cloud efficiency
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat & AWS expand AI chip partnership for cloud efficiency

Red Hat and AWS expand partnership to run AI workloads on AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips, boosting cloud AI efficiency by up to 40% for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Data Protection

AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026

HP warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats by 2026, including increased cookie theft and attacks on device and identity security in organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning
Marketing Technologies

Orgvue unveils Henshaw AI to transform workforce planning

Orgvue launches Henshaw AI to automate workforce planning, cutting months of data work to minutes and aiding firms like Salesforce in redesign efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification

Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world's first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G
Unified Communications

RANsemi & TechPhosis unveil ISC kit to boost Open RAN 5G

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch ISC Starter Kit to accelerate 5G small cell development and boost Open RAN innovation across UK and India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift
Smart contracts

UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift

UK capital markets will transform by 2025-26 with tokenisation of settlements and a shift to T+1, boosting liquidity and cutting operational risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-driven HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025