2026 stories
Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.
NEXTDC has partnered with Google's Australia Connect initiative to boost digital connectivity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific, enhancing internet infrastructure.
Fortinet has partnered with South Australia's Department for Education to train over 15,500 staff in vital cybersecurity awareness, enhancing digital security.
Graphite Energy has unveiled Australia's first electric thermal energy storage system, promising 30-40% savings for manufacturers and a greener future.
Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.
SAS has acquired Hazy's synthetic data technology to boost its AI capabilities, aiming to enhance data privacy and analytics by early 2025.
In a challenging landscape marked by economic and environmental pressures, CIOs must navigate digital transformation while prioritising sustainability and resilience.
IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.
Ubitium has secured USD $3.7 million in seed funding to revolutionise the processor industry with a universal RISC-V chip, targeting diverse computing tasks.
Research from Atlassian reveals that a positive attitude towards AI may yield higher productivity and a potential annual ROI of USD $64.3 million.
HMC Capital has acquired data centre platform iseek for AUD $400 million, enhancing its strategy to launch a Global Digital Infrastructure Platform.
Gartner warns that 40% of AI data centres could face power shortages by 2027, jeopardising growth and sustainability in the sector.
BSO has unveiled DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI hosting data centre in France, aiming for a 400MW capacity by 2028, powered by renewable energy.
MessageXchange has launched eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users, supporting New Zealand's mandate for wider adoption by 2026.
India's data centre capacity is set to soar by 66% by 2026, with an addition of 604 MW, driven by AI advancements and extensive 5G rollout.
Exponential-e has been named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, offering 48 cloud-based services to the public sector.
The New Zealand Government is set to implement eInvoicing across all agencies by 2026, promising faster payments and improved accuracy for businesses.
Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer have teamed up to develop a specialised cloud platform, aiming to enhance Japan's insurance sector by March 2026.
Cloud accounting firm iplicit is expanding its executive team in preparation for significant growth, aiming for £100m in annual recurring revenue by 2031.