2026 stories - Page 24
Axis outlines five key security tech trends for 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
Axis forecasts 2026 security shaped by IT-led, ecosystem-first buying, AI edge devices, hybrid cloud models and surging mobile surveillance.
Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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ecm
Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.
Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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devops
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phishing
Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.
B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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cx
B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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data protection
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dr
CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.
GitHub cuts Actions runner prices, adds new usage fee
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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saas
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devops
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rpa
GitHub will cut Actions hosted runner prices by up to 39% from 2026 while adding a new USD $0.002-a-minute fee for self-hosted use.
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.
LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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martech
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cartech
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personalisation
LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.
AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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biometrics
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fintech
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phishing
Autonomous 'agentic' AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.
CBA data shows wage growth lifts, jobs market steady
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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inflation
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australian bureau of statistics
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employment
CBA data shows wage growth nudging higher while jobs remain steady, reinforcing expectations the RBA will stay cautious on interest rates.
2026 Marketing predictions: Why OOH could take centre stage
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Out-of-home ads are set to shift from media-plan afterthought to data-fuelled, programmatic powerhouse at the heart of 2026 marketing.
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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gaming
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
APAC firms are shifting from AI pilots to real-time, scaled deployments in 2026 as data, ROI demands and regulation rapidly converge.
AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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casb
AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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robots
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drones
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digital transformation
AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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iot security
AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.
Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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robots
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Forrester predicts AI-native clouds will reap USD $20 billion and digital workers will reshape enterprise software and development by 2026.
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.