2026 stories - Page 31
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
Singapore consumers trust AI, but privacy concerns still linger
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Singapore consumers are optimistic about AI's benefits but remain concerned about privacy and prefer human interaction in customer service.
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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jll
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talent retention
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food and beverage
Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
Pax8 launches Agent Store & AI playbook to boost MSP growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
Pax8 launches Agent Store and Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook to help MSPs adopt AI and boost growth with tailored digital solutions.
Semperis unveils Ready1 to boost identity crisis recovery
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Semperis launches Ready1 to help firms swiftly recover from identity cyberattacks, uniting crisis management and identity system restoration in one platform.
AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.
Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.
KnowBe4 enhances HRM+ to boost AI & human cyber defences
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.
Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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data protection
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ai
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google
Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.
OpenAI selects AMD GPUs for massive multi-year AI buildout
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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amd
OpenAI partners with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs from 2026, boosting large-scale AI infrastructure with multi-year technology collaboration.
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management, combining backup and advanced cyber defence for up to five PCs and unlimited mobiles.
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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malware
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vpns
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phishing
Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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cybersecurity
Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.
IBM & AMD power Zyphra's USD $1B open-source AI push
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
IBM and AMD partner to equip Zyphra's AI lab with AMD Instinct GPUs on IBM Cloud, powering its USD $1 billion open-source AI superintelligence project.
Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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iot security
Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.
Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.
GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.
Dell unveils PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready telecom edge use
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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edge computing
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t, a compact server that consolidates Cloud RAN and Open RAN workloads, boosting AI and telecom edge computing efficiency.