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2026 stories

Employment Hero unveils HeroClear for superannuation compliance
SuperStream

Employment Hero unveils HeroClear for superannuation compliance

Employment Hero partners with Zepto and OZEDI to launch HeroClear, a tool automating real-time superannuation payments ahead of stricter seven-day compliance rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Apptio unveils FinOps tools as AI spend nears USD $571 billion
Virtualisation

Apptio unveils FinOps tools as AI spend nears USD $571 billion

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help businesses better manage rising AI-driven cloud costs amid a surge towards USD $571 billion global AI spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
Data Protection

How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices

Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.

By Tony Campbell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Phishing

Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
Fintech

ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence

UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
OpenAI & AWS partner in USD $38 billion AI infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OpenAI & AWS partner in USD $38 billion AI infrastructure deal

Amazon Web Services and OpenAI form a USD $38 billion deal to provide cutting-edge AI computing power, aiming for full deployment by 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Smartsheet revamps partner programme with new global incentives
Hyperscale

Smartsheet revamps partner programme with new global incentives

Smartsheet is upgrading its Aligned Partner Programme with new global incentives, tools, and a strategic AWS collaboration to boost enterprise adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers
Market Growth

Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers

Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms
Robotics

Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite
Data Analytics

Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite

In 2026, businesses will finally unlock AI's true value by mining decades of unstructured data-two kilometres beneath the surface of their digital archives.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026
Data Analytics

Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026

Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway
Digital Transformation

Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway

Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises
Customer Experience

UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises

Nearly a third of UK marketers find it tough to differentiate their brands amid rising competition and AI-generated content as 2026 approaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Apptio launches FinOps tools to manage rising AI cloud costs
Digital Transformation

Apptio launches FinOps tools to manage rising AI cloud costs

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help organisations in Singapore and beyond manage soaring AI cloud costs with better visibility and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Butlin's sees higher staff engagement & guest ratings with AI
Artificial Intelligence

Butlin's sees higher staff engagement & guest ratings with AI

Butlin's adoption of WorkBuzz's AI-powered platform boosted staff engagement by 4%, pride by 8%, and improved guest ratings via targeted recognition schemes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore
Physical Security

QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore

QAI Ventures has launched Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
PepsiCo to launch automated warehouse in Poland by 2026
Supply Chain

PepsiCo to launch automated warehouse in Poland by 2026

PepsiCo will open an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland by 2026 to boost capacity, cut costs and reduce emissions by 200 tonnes annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025