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2026 stories

2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
Malware

2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

By Michael Freeman • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business
Data Protection

Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business

Every six minutes, a business faces a $4.17m cyber-attack; for Australian firms, investing in cybersecurity is now critical to avoid ruin.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief
Crypto

KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief

KuCoin has launched a new Sydney headquarters and appointed James Pinch as Australian MD to boost local crypto industry growth and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sandisk launches Creator Series storage for digital professionals
Marketing Technologies

Sandisk launches Creator Series storage for digital professionals

Sandisk unveils Creator Series storage, offering mobile and desktop solutions tailored for digital professionals and content creators in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost
Hyperscale

Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost

Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC's Perth data centre with an AUD $110 million boost, doubling the facility's IT capacity and advancing digital infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026
Hyperscale

ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026

In 2026, AI projects will face tough ROI demands and governance scrutiny, forcing firms to prioritise measurable results and responsible innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Unified Communications

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach
Virtualisation

AMD powers world's fastest supercomputers & expands AI reach

AMD powers 40% of the world's top ten supercomputers, including El Capitan and Frontier, driving advances in AI and energy-efficient HPC globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
Unified Communications

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Tech marketing in 2025 shifts to strategy & messaging clarity
Marketing Technologies

Tech marketing in 2025 shifts to strategy & messaging clarity

In 2025, tech firms shift marketing focus from volume to clarified strategies, stronger positioning and executive-led messaging for greater commercial impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Digital accessibility drives customer satisfaction & revenue gains
Artificial Intelligence

Digital accessibility drives customer satisfaction & revenue gains

New research reveals 75% of firms see revenue growth from digital accessibility, linking it to improved user experience, customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

iryo saves EUR €3.4 million with digital procurement overhaul
Digital Transformation

iryo saves EUR €3.4 million with digital procurement overhaul

Iryo's full digital overhaul of procurement has saved EUR €3.4 million, boosting efficiency and supplier oversight with automation and AI technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Dubai arbitration centre launches DANA digital platform for cases
Digital Transformation

Dubai arbitration centre launches DANA digital platform for cases

Dubai International Arbitration Centre launches DANA digital platform to streamline case management and enhance transparency in dispute resolution from January 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Ransomware

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.

By Geordie Stewart • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push
Fintech

Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push

Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield as Head of Strategic Solutions to enhance safeguarding features ahead of FCA's 2026 regulatory changes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Openreach trials MicroBORE robot to speed up UK fibre rollout
Robotics

Openreach trials MicroBORE robot to speed up UK fibre rollout

Openreach trials MicroBORE, a robotic trenchless drilling system, to speed up fibre broadband rollout while cutting disruption and costs across the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025