2026 stories
In 2026, transparency in AI is vital for subscription services to build trust, ensure fairness, and maintain customer loyalty amid rising ethical concerns.
Avalara has won the 2026 Buyer's Choice Award from TrustRadius, praised by customers for excelling in tax compliance tools and service quality.
In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.
AI-powered search is transforming retail, but 85% of Australian retailers are unprepared, risking visibility and growth as AI reshapes online shopping by 2026.
Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.
Straiker warns that shadow AI projects and autonomous AI threats could escalate cyber risks, prompting firms to adopt new defence and workforce strategies.
Cybercrime will enter its 'industrial age' with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.
In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.
Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.
Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
In 2026, successful cyber incident response and digital transformation hinge on human clarity and calm, despite rapid AI and tech advances reshaping IT landscapes.
AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.
Simbian urges SOCs to adopt an AI-first strategy to combat alert overload and sophisticated attacks, aiming for faster, autonomous cybersecurity defence.
Unanet launches Champ AI, a natural-language copilot platform to streamline project workflows and data for GovCon and AEC firms.
Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.
AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.
By 2026, CPaaS may surpass traditional contact centres as RCS adoption and AI drive automated, interactive customer engagement experiences.