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2026 stories

Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive
Partner Programmes

Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive

Daniel Sennheiser will become Chairman of Sennheiser's Board from January 2026, while Andreas remains CEO, ending their 12 years as Co-CEOs at the audio firm.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Data Protection

Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun
Customer Experience

Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia
Health Technologies

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub
Supply Chain

CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub

CoolDrive Auto Parts is set to streamline operations with Dematic's automated Goods-to-Person system in a new Victoria hub, boosting efficiency and scalability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion
Network Infrastructure

AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion

Global firms rapidly invest in AI, allocating 45% of tech budgets, but network infrastructure spending lags at just 8%, risking connectivity amid expansion plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Software-as-a-Service

IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025

KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles
Digital Transformation

Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles

OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm's next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks
Ransomware

UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks

UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards
Artificial Intelligence

BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards

The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Edenred partners with Visa to expand digital payments in Europe
Fintech

Edenred partners with Visa to expand digital payments in Europe

Edenred has partnered with Visa to issue Visa credentials across Europe, enhancing digital payments in benefits, mobility and B2B sectors starting 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Human Capital Management

Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips

Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre
Digital Transformation

STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre

STACK Infrastructure secures a JPY ¥39.7bn green loan to fund its 36MW TKY01 data centre in Greater Tokyo, enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure capacity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Living Security unveils AI platform to reduce workforce threats
Data Analytics

Living Security unveils AI platform to reduce workforce threats

Living Security has launched an AI platform to predict and reduce workforce threats, blending human and AI agent risk management for stronger security outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025