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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud

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AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.
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2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world

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In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.
Ps stefan mandl  vice president of sales   marketing  western digital apjc

How organisations can recognise, future-proof storage in the AI era

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As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.
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Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn’t the strategy)

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Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
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How to detect fake players in online gaming

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Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here’s how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.
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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

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New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
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From fantasy to function: Key considerations for building enterprise-ready AI agents

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Enterprises must ditch open-world hype and build deterministic, event-driven AI agents that reliably automate closed-world workflows at scale.
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AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026

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Australia races into AI’s next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.
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4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

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By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.
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For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation

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China's vast data economy faces hurdles from poor data quality, prompting a push to build a clean, reliable foundation crucial for AI leadership.
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No AI without HI: Why human intelligence is the real competitive edge in the age of AI

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In 2026, the true AI edge lies not in tools or data but in Human Intelligence, guiding ethical, innovative, and resilient use of technology.
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The creative arms race: How AI and UA funding is changing the landscape of gaming

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AI and user acquisition funding are accelerating ad testing in gaming, making creative velocity key to success in today’s competitive mobile market.
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Ataccama appoints Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to drive AI data trust

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Ataccama names Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to expand its data trust platform amid growing AI adoption and regulatory demands in finance and insurance.
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Q&A: How software waste and complexity are undermining the UK’s productivity ambition

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UK firms waste 20% of software spend and lose 7% of revenue to complexity, hindering productivity amid the Autumn Budget's focus on efficiency.
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Time to call up AI reinforcements in the cyber wars

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AI powered by Reinforcement Learning is revolutionising cybersecurity, enhancing vulnerability detection and cutting false positives in threat testing.
Ps simon hayward vice president of sales emea freshworks e1755063247645

What Black Friday revealed about retail’s customer service challenges

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Black Friday exposed how rising demand strains UK retailers' customer service, revealing challenges caused by complex systems and ageing processes.
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Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC

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The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.
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2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

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As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.
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2026 Predictions: Marketing and ad trends across APAC

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In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.