2026 stories
TRG Datacenters launches its 24 MW HOU2 site near Houston, offering USD $4.7m power savings and targeting hyperscale, cloud, and AI customers by 2026 Q4.
Tech marketing in 2026 will prioritise clear, unified messaging and strong customer evidence over high-volume tactics to drive measurable business results.
Asia-Pacific firms are rapidly adopting autonomous AI agents, raising new cybersecurity risks linked to managing AI system identities and access permissions.
By 2026, IoT chips will prioritise edge AI, RISC-V architectures, security, and sustainability, reshaping the semiconductor market and supply chains globally.
TAHO has raised USD $3.5 million to develop a platform promising up to ten times faster and 90% cheaper AI computing by unifying cloud resources.
Outdated technology and slow AI adoption in UK, US and Ireland healthcare delay patient care and fuel burnout among clinicians, survey reveals.
Major UK and US firms have reduced forex hedging amid policy uncertainty, but most plan to increase it significantly if interest rates rise in 2026.
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.
Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.
Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.
FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.
AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.
UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.
In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.
Oakland Everything Data launches a four-week academy to fast-track careers in data, AI, and digital consultancy, offering hands-on experience and job offers.
In 2026, trust in verified, authenticated communication will be the key driver of channel growth amid rising AI risks and regulatory demands.
AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.
Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.