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Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Virtualisation

Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fintech

Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
DevOps

TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Firewalls

BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
DevOps

Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP

Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Mobile Device Management

Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
CFOs tighten grip on soaring cloud & AI spend risks
Digital Transformation

CFOs tighten grip on soaring cloud & AI spend risks

CFOs seize direct control of cloud and AI bills as start-ups see infrastructure swallow up to 40% of revenue and squeeze margins.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work
DevOps

Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work

Conversational AI agents are poised to become lawyers' primary interface to knowledge, automating complex workflows while humans oversee quality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
DevOps

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026

Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026
Data Protection

AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026

AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
Crypto

Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)

Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth
Supply Chain

Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth

Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars
Cloud Security

LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars

LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
Encryption

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026

TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025