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2026 stories

Why supplier content has become retail's biggest hidden cost in the AI era
Customer Experience

Why supplier content has become retail's biggest hidden cost in the AI era

Supplier product content is now retail's largest hidden cost, with poor quality and duplication hurting AI-driven search and boosting operational expenses.

By JP Tucker • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
2026: The agentic AI takeover
Customer Experience

2026: The agentic AI takeover

By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.

By Al Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Vloggi launches AI platform to address deepfake & compliance risks
Digital Entertainment

Vloggi launches AI platform to address deepfake & compliance risks

Australian firm Vloggi launches Vloggi AI, a platform turning mobile videos into verified, compliant evidence to combat deepfake risks across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control
Artificial Intelligence

Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control

Australian firm StyleMatrix urges retailers to use AI for smarter stock control and targeted promotions to protect profit margins amid rising costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
E-commerce retailers face tougher compliance as sector matures
Marketing Technologies

E-commerce retailers face tougher compliance as sector matures

Australia's booming eCommerce sector faces tougher compliance with new advisory services helping retailers navigate complex financial and regulatory demands through 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces
Unified Communications

Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces

By 2026, 94% of businesses will adopt professional headsets to boost productivity and communication in hybrid workplaces, says Frost & Sullivan.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

How to unlock customer data success this Black Friday
Data Analytics

How to unlock customer data success this Black Friday

This Black Friday, retailers are set to leverage AI and unified customer data to transform seasonal sales spikes into year-round competitive advantages.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI, unstructured data & risk-driven security to shape 2026
Digital Transformation

AI, unstructured data & risk-driven security to shape 2026

Enterprises in 2026 must master unstructured data and adopt risk-driven cybersecurity to gain an edge amid AI-driven digital transformation and rising threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026
Robotics

The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.

By Jonathan Briggs • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation
Data Analytics

SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation

Dublin-based SMACT Works leverages Oracle Cloud AI to swiftly develop healthcare applications, showcasing accelerated innovation and enterprise-scale solutions.

By Prasad Malandkar • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Eight ways AI & automation will transform supply chains in 2026
Robotics

Eight ways AI & automation will transform supply chains in 2026

AI and automation will revolutionise supply chains in 2026, boosting efficiency and sustainability while requiring human oversight and adaptable partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million
Data Analytics

FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million

FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

The rise of the AI underwriter - and why 2026 still belongs to human expertise
Data sovereignty

The rise of the AI underwriter - and why 2026 still belongs to human expertise

In 2026, AI underwriters boost insurance efficiency but human expertise remains crucial to ensure safety, accountability and nuanced decision-making.

By Andrew How • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it
DevOps

What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it

In 2026, firms must prioritise human-in-the-loop AI oversight, robust testing, and seamless payments to maintain trust and global customer satisfaction.

By Summer Weisberg • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI-Powered cloud optimisation: How enterprises can reduce cloud spend by 20-35% using intelligent automation
IT Automation

AI-Powered cloud optimisation: How enterprises can reduce cloud spend by 20-35% using intelligent automation

Enterprises can slash cloud costs by 20-35% using AI-driven automation to cut waste, rightsize resources, and optimise cloud spend efficiently.

By Ashish Kumar • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
APIs in Insurance 2026: The digital infrastructure shaping the industry's leap into AI and beyond
Digital Transformation

APIs in Insurance 2026: The digital infrastructure shaping the industry's leap into AI and beyond

By 2026, insurance firms with robust API infrastructure will lead the market, enabling seamless AI integration across pricing, claims, and customer services.

By Cameron Parsons • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
Data Protection

HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings

HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025