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2026 stories

CFOs, it's time to retire your on-premises systems
Data Analytics

CFOs, it's time to retire your on-premises systems

CFOs are urged to retire outdated on-premises ERP systems, embracing cloud solutions to boost productivity, security and access to AI tools.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026
Unified Communications

How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026

Choosing an AI-powered contact centre platform in 2026 is vital for businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and support future growth effectively.

By Audrey William from Crayon IQ and Michael Clark from CXTT Consulting • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Minister Tim Ayres launches Australasian Space Innovation Institute
Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Minister Tim Ayres launches Australasian Space Innovation Institute

The Australasian Space Innovation Institute will launch in 2026 to transform space research into commercial innovations, boosting Australia's economy and security.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

DroneShield invests AUD $13 million in new Adelaide R&D centre
Partner Programmes

DroneShield invests AUD $13 million in new Adelaide R&D centre

DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories
Unified Communications

Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Digital Transformation

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms
Virtualisation

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
IBM & AMD power Zyphra's USD $1B open-source AI push
Hybrid Cloud

IBM & AMD power Zyphra's USD $1B open-source AI push

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026
Data Protection

Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026

Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
Marketing Technologies

Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth

Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Data Analytics

GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption

Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Dell unveils PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready telecom edge use
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready telecom edge use

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t, a compact server that consolidates Cloud RAN and Open RAN workloads, boosting AI and telecom edge computing efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience
Data Analytics

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Comstor partners prepare for Cisco 360 launch & new incentives
Partner Programmes

Comstor partners prepare for Cisco 360 launch & new incentives

Comstor reveals 78% of EMEA Cisco partners are prepared for the 2026 Cisco 360 launch, with many seeing growth and streamlined business as key benefits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Smart Cities

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026

Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
TeamSystem acquires Sellsy to strengthen SME software in Europe
Data Analytics

TeamSystem acquires Sellsy to strengthen SME software in Europe

TeamSystem has acquired French SME software provider Sellsy, enhancing its presence in France and Spain with AI-powered CRM and financial management tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025