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Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession
Deakin University

Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession

Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience
Data Protection

Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience

In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.

By Dan Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks
Data Protection

AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks

By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Realise Music launches VR singing game on Meta Quest with 1m tracks
Digital Entertainment

Realise Music launches VR singing game on Meta Quest with 1m tracks

Realise Music launches VR singing game on Meta Quest with over 1 million licensed tracks, blending music, wellness, and interactive gameplay.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting
Marketing Technologies

Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting

Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands
Data Analytics

UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands

UNESCO will deploy the AI-driven EDiSON disaster response system in the Solomon Islands to enhance early warnings for cyclones and floods by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Noahs raises EUR €1.9m to drive digital shift in convenience retail
Digital Transformation

Noahs raises EUR €1.9m to drive digital shift in convenience retail

Copenhagen's Noahs raised EUR €1.9m to digitise convenience retail, aiming for 10,000 locations by 2030 and expansion into the US and UAE markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority
Digital Transformation

Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority

Over half of government CIOs expect IT budgets to rise in 2026, prioritising AI, cybersecurity and cloud tech despite fiscal constraints, says Gartner research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Enterprise security to be reshaped by AI, cloud & automation
Disaster Recovery

Enterprise security to be reshaped by AI, cloud & automation

Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026
Firewalls

Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The true success metric for peak season is delivery efficiency
Customer Experience

The true success metric for peak season is delivery efficiency

Retailers now measure peak season success by delivery efficiency, blending speed and cost control to protect margins amid rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Genetec forecasts flexible cloud & AI shaping security in 2026
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec forecasts flexible cloud & AI shaping security in 2026

Genetec predicts flexible cloud adoption, AI-driven automation, and connected systems will transform physical security by 2026, enhancing control and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

The evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO): Redefining HR leadership
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO): Redefining HR leadership

The Chief People Officer role is evolving from HR lead to strategic partner, blending people, technology, and business to drive growth and innovation.

By Victoria Marshall-Rice • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Google Cloud launches PanyaThAI to drive agentic AI in Thailand
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches PanyaThAI to drive agentic AI in Thailand

Google Cloud has launched PanyaThAI to boost agentic AI adoption across Thai sectors, aiming to create USD $21bn in economic value by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
Customer Experience

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service

New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify
Digital Transformation

UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify

The UK Budget's frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Birmingham's ERP failure costs city GBP £100 million over budget
Digital Transformation

Birmingham's ERP failure costs city GBP £100 million over budget

Birmingham City Council's £123 million ERP failure triggered bankruptcy, revealing how better process management software might have averted this costly disaster.

By Phillip Hoey • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025