2026 stories
UK capital markets will transform by 2025-26 with tokenisation of settlements and a shift to T+1, boosting liquidity and cutting operational risks.
BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.
Ciphr has invested in UK startup MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech with AI-powered coaching, aiming to boost team collaboration and employee growth.
Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.
Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
Red Hat and AWS expand partnership to run AI workloads on AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips, boosting cloud AI efficiency by up to 40% for enterprises.
AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
HP warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats by 2026, including increased cookie theft and attacks on device and identity security in organisations.
Orgvue launches Henshaw AI to automate workforce planning, cutting months of data work to minutes and aiding firms like Salesforce in redesign efforts.
Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world's first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.
RANsemi and TechPhosis launch ISC Starter Kit to accelerate 5G small cell development and boost Open RAN innovation across UK and India.
By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
The Centre for Internet Security teams up with Astrix and Cequence Security to develop AI agent security guidance, addressing new risks from AI adoption.
Canon launches varioPRESS iV7 and varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet presses to boost productivity and quality for commercial print service providers.
Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.
Employment Hero's HeroClear processes what it claims is Australia's first real-time super payment, as employers brace for 2026 Payday Super rules.
Australia races into AI's next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.
Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.
