2026 stories
Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.
The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.
Decidr partners with eBev to deploy AI procurement across 3,500 Australian hospitality venues, streamlining sourcing, pricing and inventory management.
Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.
Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.
Pax8 will launch a Managed Intelligence Toolkit by 2026, helping MSPs guide SMBs in adopting AI-driven automation using Microsoft technologies.
Klearcom projects 79% revenue growth in 2025, driven by AI innovations and plans to expand its global carrier network and market reach.
CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.
Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.
Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.
CybaVerse has acquired SecureAck to enhance its AI-powered cyber security platform, offering SMEs and MSPs flexible, cost-effective protection solutions.
Siemens Digital Industries Software honoured leaders in digital innovation and sustainability with its Techcellence Awards, spotlighting global pioneers driving transformation.
President Trump's 2026 budget plan cuts CISA funding by USD $495 million, risking cybersecurity readiness amid rising threats and concerns over election security.
AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
Bell launches Canada's largest AI data centre network in BC, starting with a 7 MW facility in Kamloops powered by clean hydroelectricity in June 2025.