2026 stories
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.
Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world's largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.
Swoop inks a landmark AUD $36m deal with a NASDAQ-listed tech giant to roll out fibre infrastructure in Greater Melbourne, their biggest contract yet.
A Gartner report forecasts that 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities by 2026, leveraging AI and intelligent automation.
Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.
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.
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.
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.
Centuria Capital to acquire a 50% stake in ResetData for USD$21 million, aiming to expand revenue through LIC technology and boost property valuations.
Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.
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.
Cloudera's Vini Cardoso has revealed his insights on leveraging big data and ethical AI to unlock business value.
Intel is using AI to scout potential Olympic stars in rural areas, aiming to identify talent and reduce traditional scouting constraints in the lead-up to the 2024 Games.
Integrity360 has unveiled its new Continuous Threat Exposure Management service, developed with XM Cyber, aiming to enhance cybersecurity for organisations.
Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
CloudInteract expands its senior team amid UK growth and US expansion, targeting GBP £5M revenue by March 2026 and doubling its headcount.
Akamai's study reveals 90% of Asia's digital native businesses are prioritising cloud tech despite facing major security and complexity challenges.
Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.
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.
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.