2026 stories
The Australian Government's decision to ban debit card surcharges has sparked debate, with fintech groups cautioning against potential harm to small businesses.
A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.
Brisbane-based ATech has been appointed to the Australian Government's GovCMS Drupal Services Panel, enhancing its digital solutions for over 100 agencies.
SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.
A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.
Forrester's report highlights that by 2025, 60% of APAC firms will adopt AI language models, with a shift towards private cloud strategies in Greater China.
Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.
EDGNEX Data Centers, part of DAMAC Group, is investing EUR 400 million in a new 40MW data centre in Madrid to meet rising global demand.
As telcos strive to meet evolving consumer demands, the rise of observability tools is crucial for enhancing digital customer experiences in the 5G era.
Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.
Network automation is set to surge, with Gartner projecting that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate over half their network activities.
ASUS unveils the Zenbook S 14, a revolutionary AI-powered laptop designed for creativity and productivity, weighing just 1.2kg and lasting up to 27 hours.
Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.
The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.
eCommerce platform Sprii plans to invest nearly 50% of its global marketing budget to expand its operations in the UK market.
Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester's digital infrastructure by 2026.
N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.
Princeton Digital Group bolsters its India presence with a USD $1bn investment, expanding its data centre capacity in Mumbai and launching a new facility in Chennai.
Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.
70% of UK mobile users are overspending on the wrong contracts, with potential savings of £148 by switching to better plans, says BillMonitor.