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Australian Stories

2026 stories

Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build
DevOps

Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build

Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI
Unified Communications

Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Pure Storage & Cisco unveil unified platform for AI at scale
Storage

Pure Storage & Cisco unveil unified platform for AI at scale

Pure Storage and Cisco launch a unified FlashStack platform with NVIDIA support, enabling enterprises to deploy generative AI at scale efficiently by 2026 Q1.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's H1 sales rise 9.8% to USD $2.78bn, driven by 16% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on recurring revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
Ransomware

Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk
Unified Communications

Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk

Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Marketing Technologies

Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge

Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Reflectiz secures $22 million to expand web risk platform
Risk & Compliance

Reflectiz secures $22 million to expand web risk platform

Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation
Unified Communications

Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation

Straker secures a NZD $28 million deal with IBM to expand AI translation services and co-develop specialised language models over three years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future
Firewalls

AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future

Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech
Artificial Intelligence

BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

UK businesses urged to blend agility & discipline for 2026 growth
Customer Experience

UK businesses urged to blend agility & discipline for 2026 growth

UK firms advised to combine agility and discipline in 2026 amid modest growth, tech advances, ESG focus, and evolving workforce and regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Forrester forecasts 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026
Customer Experience

Forrester forecasts 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026

Forrester predicts a 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026 as audiences shift to entertainment platforms and AI search reshapes marketing budgets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics
Data Analytics

ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics

ThoughtSpot reports 133% rise in platform use as AI analytics gain traction, with 52% of customers using its Spotter AI agent for insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality
Robotics

How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality

AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.

By Filip Linek • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai
Smart Cities

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai

GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025