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2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
Digital Transformation

2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO
Digital Transformation

AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO

AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026
Robotics

Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026

Forrester predicts AI-native clouds will reap USD $20 billion and digital workers will reshape enterprise software and development by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026
Data Protection

Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026
Disaster Recovery

Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026

Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Virtualisation

Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Firewalls

BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
CFOs tighten grip on soaring cloud & AI spend risks
Digital Transformation

CFOs tighten grip on soaring cloud & AI spend risks

CFOs seize direct control of cloud and AI bills as start-ups see infrastructure swallow up to 40% of revenue and squeeze margins.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings
Smart Cities

Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings

Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks
Data Protection

AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks

AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

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AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Data Protection

AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026

AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Enterprises boost AI agent spend but retain human checks
Data Protection

Enterprises boost AI agent spend but retain human checks

Enterprises ramp up AI agent spending and deployments, but security fears and trust gaps keep humans firmly in the decision loop.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services
Storage

Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services

Spark NZ taps HPE GreenLake and Morpheus to rebuild hybrid cloud, boosting automation and managed services for Kiwi enterprise clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud 'bill shock' by 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud 'bill shock' by 2026

Australian CIOs face 2026 'bill shock' as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs
Data Protection

UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs

UK bosses say AI will transform roles, boost hiring and revenue, as daily use soars but fears over security and tool sprawl persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Precision Group unites IT & ESG for SGP+S Level 3
Security Operations Centres

Precision Group unites IT & ESG for SGP+S Level 3

Precision Group hits SGP+S Level 3, tying ISO 14001-aligned green reporting to a unified IT, ESG and data governance backbone.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency
Firewalls

Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025