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Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026

The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Robotics

Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Hyperscale

AI surge reshapes global data centre growth for 2026

AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs

Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

Edge Computing

HostPapa acquires Deluxe's web hosting and logo design businesses

The acquisition expands HostPapa's hosting and design businesses and increases the scale of its offering in numerous markets.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Trade

TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth

TradeWindow raises NZ$15m in capital raise, with strategic shareholders ASB Bank and Quayside Holdings leading the investment round.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021

Marketing Technologies

Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade

Australia's Government has launched a joint initiative with ASEAN to boost digital trade and support economic growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Digital trade stories

Software-as-a-Service

NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Robotic Process Automation

WiseTech secures nod to digitise export origin papers

WiseTech wins approval to issue digital Certificates of Origin for Australian exports, promising faster, automated trade documentation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Document Management

WiseTech to acquire ImpexDocs to boost CargoWise docs

WiseTech to buy Sydney-based ImpexDocs, bolstering CargoWise with expanded digital trade documentation and contract management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Government

Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business

New Zealand's digital economy is set to flourish as a landmark digital trade deal is signed with Singapore and Chile, says NZTech's Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020

Fintech

New app helps Kiwi investors go global

Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019

Marketing Technologies

Why the shift to a digital economy is accelerating in Aus

Australia's transition to a digital economy is accelerating, with card payments rising and cash and cheques declining, according to a report by AusPayNet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018