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Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026
Data Privacy

Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026

Gartner predicts that by 2026, over 500 million smartphone users will use digital identity wallets for verifiable claims, transforming digital credential management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech
Seeing Machines

Seeing machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for safety tech

Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset
Encryption

AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset

Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world's largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Global Stories

2026 stories

Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech
Digital Transformation

Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech

Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
GSA survey sees 23% growth in 5G FWA shipments for 2024
Financial Systems

GSA survey sees 23% growth in 5G FWA shipments for 2024

A GSA survey forecasts a 23% growth in 5G FWA CPE shipments for 2024, highlighting a strong shift towards 5G devices, set to comprise 42% of all units.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026
Storage

Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026

The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Storage

Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion

Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Centuria Capital to acquire 50% of ResetData for $21 million
Artificial Intelligence

Centuria Capital to acquire 50% of ResetData for $21 million

Centuria Capital to acquire a 50% stake in ResetData for USD$21 million, aiming to expand revenue through LIC technology and boost property valuations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres
Unified Communications

Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres

Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks
EduTech

Venafi study warns of chaos with TLS changes & quantum risks

New research by Venafi warns that businesses face mass outages due to new machine identity standards, citing shorter TLS lifespan and post-quantum cryptography challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Firewalls

Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage

Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Cloudinteract expands to US, hires senior execs for growth
Hyperscale

Cloudinteract expands to US, hires senior execs for growth

CloudInteract expands its senior team amid UK growth and US expansion, targeting GBP £5M revenue by March 2026 and doubling its headcount.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Asian DNBs face cloud security hurdles amid tech adoption push
Artificial Intelligence

Asian DNBs face cloud security hurdles amid tech adoption push

Akamai's study reveals 90% of Asia's digital native businesses are prioritising cloud tech despite facing major security and complexity challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
EduTech

Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot

Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026
EduTech

AI won't displace contact centre agents significantly until 2026

AI will augment rather than replace UK and US contact centre agents until at least 2026, per Cavell's latest research, despite industry momentum around automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024