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Why resilience won’t future-proof our supply chains

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Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
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Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

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UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.
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NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand

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NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.
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Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud ‘bill shock’ by 2026

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Australian CIOs face 2026 ‘bill shock’ as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.
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Five technology trends that will shape 2026

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Data, AI, quantum and cybersecurity advances will force Australian firms in 2026 to treat emerging tech as core infrastructure, not experiments.
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Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout

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Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.
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Ingram Micro flags key pressures on Australian MSPs

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Ingram Micro warns Australian MSPs face rising complexity, skills gaps and cyber risk, but says clear value propositions are driving growth.
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Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

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Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

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AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
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Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026

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Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.
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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

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University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada

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Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.
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Tollring secures Microsoft Teams compliance nod for Analytics 365 product

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Tollring wins Microsoft nod for Analytics 365, joining a select group of Teams compliance recording providers with certified AI tools.
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AI surge reshapes global data centre growth for 2026

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AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.
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National AI plan to turbocharge Australia’s AI uptake

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Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
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Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

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AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.