2026 Stories - Page 55

Australian Stories

2026 stories

Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond

Australian banks must embrace AI, cloud tech and resilience-first strategies to cut costs and boost agility in a competitive, evolving market by 2026.

By Rajashekara Maiya and Theo Albers • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement

By 2026, Australian firms will prioritise data quality and governance over AI hype, focusing on measurable outcomes and strong tech foundations, says Notitia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Virtualisation

TAHO raises USD $3.5 million to boost faster, cheaper AI computing

TAHO has raised USD $3.5 million to develop a platform promising up to ten times faster and 90% cheaper AI computing by unifying cloud resources.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Outdated tech & slow AI hinder care, fuel burnout in healthcare

Outdated technology and slow AI adoption in UK, US and Ireland healthcare delay patient care and fuel burnout among clinicians, survey reveals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

Major UK & US firms cut hedging amid policy uncertainty

Major UK and US firms have reduced forex hedging amid policy uncertainty, but most plan to increase it significantly if interest rates rise in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Generative AI

LeapSpace launches to advance trusted AI-driven scientific research

Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises

Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

Why is digital regulatory reporting implementation crucial for compliance

Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.

By Laurent-Olivier Labeis • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

FM doubles resilience credit to USD $825m, broadens support scope

FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026

AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Workday rolls out global payroll tool with Remote integration

Workday has launched GO Global Payroll with Remote integration, enabling firms to manage global payroll and compliance within a single platform seamlessly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Crypto

Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

DevOps

Oakland launches academy to fast-track data & AI careers

Oakland Everything Data launches a four-week academy to fast-track careers in data, AI, and digital consultancy, offering hands-on experience and job offers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Data Protection

The new trust economy: Why verified communications will define channel growth in 2026

In 2026, trust in verified, authenticated communication will be the key driver of channel growth amid rising AI risks and regulatory demands.

By Christo Conidaris • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

By Dave Rossi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025