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2026 stories

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
Intuit & SISS launch Open Banking data feeds for QuickBooks
Fintech

Intuit & SISS launch Open Banking data feeds for QuickBooks

Intuit Australia partners with SISS to launch Open Banking feeds for QuickBooks, enhancing real-time banking integration under CDR with major banks live.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus
Smart Home

LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus

LG Electronics Australia unveils AI-powered Series 9 and 10 washers and dryers, featuring dual-action start for child safety and energy-efficient fabric care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage
Supply Chain

Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage

Supply chain resilience in 2026 is a competitive edge, driven by evolving trade policies, AI tech, and the need for adaptability amid global uncertainties.

By Andrew Coldrey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

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
Cybersecurity trends to 2026: AI threats, supply chains & identity
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity trends to 2026: AI threats, supply chains & identity

Cybersecurity by 2026 will prioritise AI threats, supply chain risks and identity management, with firms shifting towards visibility and biometric authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The operational backbone of modern organisations is being reimagine
Customer Relationship Management

The operational backbone of modern organisations is being reimagine

AI is evolving beyond ERP and CRM tools to become the operational backbone, integrating systems and automating workflows across organisations by 2026.

By Vab Mittal • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Avalara wins 2026 Buyer's Choice Award for tax compliance tools
Enterprise Resource Planning

Avalara wins 2026 Buyer's Choice Award for tax compliance tools

Avalara has won the 2026 Buyer's Choice Award from TrustRadius, praised by customers for excelling in tax compliance tools and service quality.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

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
How AI agents will impact software engineering in 2026
DevOps

How AI agents will impact software engineering in 2026

In 2026, AI agents will reshape software engineering, raising questions on management, security, and how teams govern AI-driven processes effectively.

By Michael Stahnke • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA
Security Operations Centres

How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA

U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.

By Greg Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025