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2026 stories - Page 27

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

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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blockchain
Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
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Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.
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LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cartech
LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.
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FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.
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HCLTech assembles tech leaders to reshape ANZ digital

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
HCLTech unites tech giants in Sydney to plot outcome-driven digital strategies and tighter ecosystem alignment across Australia and New Zealand.
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Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
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Australia's cloud security paradox: High confidence, but almost no context

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australia's cloud security spend is soaring, yet 40% of network traffic still lacks context, leaving teams confident but effectively half-blind.
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Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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genai
As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
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Programmatic digital OOH set to reshape media plans

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Programmatic digital out-of-home is set to become a core media-plan pillar by 2026 as tighter budgets push marketers towards data-led OOH.
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How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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storage
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paas
In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.
Ps matt oostveen

2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.
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AI to redefine HR: skills, potential & performance

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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storage
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hcm
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partner programmes
By 2026, AI-savvy HR teams will prize skills, learning speed and ethical guardrails over headcount, rigid CVs and archaeological reviews.
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OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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phishing
Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.
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Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Cybersecurity teams face digital border taxes, AI-first clouds, agentic AI threats and the end of VPNs as 2026 reshapes digital risk.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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phishing
AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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e-learning
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fleet management
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schools
ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
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AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.