2026 stories - Page 5

QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.

A looming Australian battery rebate deadline sparks fierce rivalry between Sigenergy, Sungrow and Anker as labour costs eclipse hardware.

HCLTech moves to deepen its wealth management push with a deal to acquire Singapore-based consultancy Finergic, pending approval by 2026.

Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.

Fortinet updates FortiCNAPP with unified cloud risk workflow, blending network, data and runtime context to cut tool sprawl and alert noise.

Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, claiming up to 10 PFLOPS FP4 performance to power large-scale inference and “reasoning AI”.

Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.

Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.

AMD's EPYC chips win wider deployment at AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle as cloud providers ramp AI, HPC and database workloads.

Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.

AI's rapid spread is forcing Australian organisations to treat data privacy as a constant priority, reshaping risk, policy and vendor scrutiny.

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

Fortinet has upgraded FortiCNAPP with network, data and runtime signals to sharpen cloud risk scoring and cut alert overload for security teams.

Adyen partners with Raptor to embed payments into POS tools, promising smoother reconciliation and cross-channel reporting for APAC SMBs.

Schneider Electric tops 2025 global ESG rankings with best-in-class scores from World Benchmarking Alliance, EcoVadis, CDP and MSCI.

Australia's digital economy heads for a 2026 reset as collaboration, AI literacy and sovereign cloud reshape work, data and family life.

Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.

AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.