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PixelForce launches AUD $1.5m launchpad to boost tech scaling
Software Development

PixelForce launches AUD $1.5m launchpad to boost tech scaling

PixelForce unveils an AUD $1.5m Launchpad to support ten Aussie tech firms with tools and advice for overcoming scaling challenges beyond product launch.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian exporters face stricter compliance & e-invoicing rules
Taxation

Australian exporters face stricter compliance & e-invoicing rules

From 2026, Australian exporters must adopt stricter compliance and e-invoicing rules to navigate US tax complexities and new Asia-Pacific digital standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026
Digital Transformation

Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in
Software Development

New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in

New Relic integrates its AI observability tools with Microsoft Azure, streamlining incident management and boosting productivity for engineering teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
Physical Security

Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses

Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Data Analytics

Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

The 18-Month AI window that will determine telco market leaders for the next decade
Customer Experience

The 18-Month AI window that will determine telco market leaders for the next decade

Telecom leaders face an 18-month window to harness AI and transform networks into customer-centric products, securing market dominance for the next decade.

By Padma Ravichander • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026
Phishing

Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026

In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.

By Shrav Mehta • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys
Data Analytics

The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys

Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.

By Dina Vardouniotis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
Ransomware

Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules
Procurement

US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules

US defence contractors face a tight deadline to meet new DoD cybersecurity rules or risk losing contracts as enforcement phases in by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience
Internet of Things

Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience

Tech Trends 2026 highlights resilience as essential amid supply chain issues, AI risks, and rising customer demands for trusted, stable partners.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race
Digital Transformation

Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race

Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.

By Nelson Sivalingam • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead
Breach Prevention

UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead

All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Firewalls

The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

By Barry Daniels • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026
Digital Transformation

Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

By Soeren Brogaard • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025