2026 Stories - Page 47

Australian Stories

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2026 trends: AI's impact on advertising strategy and execution

Nexxen's AI suite nexAI will revolutionise 2026 advertising by enhancing planning, optimisation and real-time insights across TV and streaming platforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Global Stories

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Fintech

AI reshapes skills in tech, finance & healthcare by 2026

By 2026, AI will transform skills across tech, finance, and healthcare, requiring new expertise in data quality, trust, and ethical governance, says OpenText.

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

Marketing Technologies

Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant

Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts

In 2026, IT channel partners will shift towards strategic advisory roles, guiding clients on AI adoption, integrated security, and OT compliance amid evolving demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Protection

AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

DevOps

AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Cartech

Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

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.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Marketing Technologies

2026 Predictions: Marketing and ad trends across APAC

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.

By Nexxen • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Firewalls

AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Virtualisation

Pax8 to launch Google Cloud & AI suite for MSPs in ANZ

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

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

SAP opens Canberra Centre of Excellence to boost public sector AI

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Risk & Compliance

Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

AI & agentic commerce reshape retail strategies for 2026

In 2026, UK retailers will reshape strategies using AI and agentic commerce to blend digital and physical experiences, enhancing personalised customer journeys.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Protection

AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Legacy IT & budget woes hinder UK's AI modernisation drive

Legacy IT systems and budget constraints block AI adoption in 61% of UK organisations, stalling modernisation efforts across public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025