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Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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flexible work
Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow

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virtualisation
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open source
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ai
LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.
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Forrester names Ververica a Leader in streaming data

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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Forrester names Ververica a Leader in its Q4 2025 streaming data platforms Wave, citing its Apache Flink core and real-time scale focus.
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Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel

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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

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data protection
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edge computing
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iot
Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
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UnderwriteMe launches claims engine with Zurich Australia

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digital transformation
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cx
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productivity
UnderwriteMe debuts its automated Claims Engine with Zurich Australia, unifying underwriting and claims on one platform to speed decisions.
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What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026

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wearables
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data protection
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data analytics
Australian tech leaders tip 2026 as the year AI hype cools, privacy platforms surge and digital health reshapes everyday care.
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Google launches Gemini CX AI to unite retail journeys

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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Google Cloud unveils Gemini CX AI platform to link retail and restaurant shopping, service and ordering into one joined-up experience.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

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uc
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power / energy
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clean technologies
NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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Australian firms take five weeks on average to hire

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cx
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martech
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hcm
Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.
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NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar

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crypto
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blockchain
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physical security
NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.
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AI coding tools face 2026 reset towards architecture

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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AI coding tools are set for a 2026 reset as enterprises pivot from ‘vibe coding’ experiments to architecture-first, governed co-developers.
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Agentic AI poised to transform cyber defence & search

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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Agentic AI is set to move from hype to frontline tool by 2026, autonomously steering cyber defence workflows and search-led marketing.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Cynomi appoints Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer

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soc
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partner programmes
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security operations
Cynomi names former ThreatLocker leader Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead MSP-focused global cybersecurity growth.
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Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Tanium named a Leader in Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
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RingQ & Snom forge global cloud telephony partnership

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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
RingQ and Snom have sealed a global cloud telephony partnership to streamline IP phone provisioning and unified communications for businesses.
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Quintauris, SiFive team up on RISC-V car platforms

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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
Quintauris teams with SiFive to embed RISC-V cores at the heart of standardised automotive zonal and ADAS control platforms.