2026 stories - Page 17

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

SOTI predicts AI, automation and on-device intelligence will overhaul how Australian retailers, logistics and healthcare manage mobility by 2026.

AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing thinly staffed security teams, as firms prioritise defence but starve programmes of people and budget.

Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.

Snowflake will run Google's Gemini 3 AI models natively in Cortex, keeping enterprise data in-platform while deepening Google Cloud ties.

Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.

VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.

Generative AI tools drive a surge in workplace data breaches, with monthly policy violations more than doubling as shadow AI use persists.

Algolia named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI search as it posts 38.5% growth and climbs to fifth worldwide in knowledge discovery tools.

AI agents, circular retail and tighter rules will upend shopping by 2026, Akeneo warns, as poor product data threatens brand visibility.

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.

xtype sees demand surge as global firms race to tighten ServiceNow governance and prepare AI-driven change across sprawling estates.

CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.

Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

Adlink debuts rugged Intel Core Ultra edge AI modules with up to 50 TOPS NPU and Xe3 graphics, targeting robotics and industrial systems.

Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.