2026 stories - Page 28

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.

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.

Q4 says that as AI reshapes CFO roles, finance chiefs are facing detailed questions on AI strategies, capital allocation, and future compliance costs.

APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.

Barracuda predicts agentic AI will transform cybersecurity in 2026, highlighting risks like polymorphic malware and API misuse needing strict AI-focused protections.

This Black Friday, retailers are set to leverage AI and unified customer data to transform seasonal sales spikes into year-round competitive advantages.

Enterprises in 2026 must master unstructured data and adopt risk-driven cybersecurity to gain an edge amid AI-driven digital transformation and rising threats.

In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.

AI and automation will revolutionise supply chains in 2026, boosting efficiency and sustainability while requiring human oversight and adaptable partnerships.

FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.

By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.

SEO is evolving in 2026 with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), merging to boost digital authority and shape brand discovery in an AI-driven world.

Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.

Tech marketing in 2026 will prioritise clear, unified messaging and strong customer evidence over high-volume tactics to drive measurable business results.