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Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026
Data Protection

Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.

By Vab Mittal • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Integrated Quantum unveils quantum-resilient AI data layer
Data Protection

Integrated Quantum unveils quantum-resilient AI data layer

Integrated Quantum debuts AIQu VEIL, a quantum-resilient data layer letting enterprises run global AI on anonymised vectors, not raw data.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Unified Communications

AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance
Data Protection

RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026
Data Protection

Regulated sectors & legal teams tipped to lead AI 2026

Heavily regulated sectors and in-house legal teams are set to spearhead enterprise AI in 2026, turning compliance into a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security
Data Protection

Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security

Kiteworks and Concentric AI join forces to tie AI-driven data discovery to automated controls on sensitive information shared externally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
iProov, HYPR join forces to combat AI-driven deepfakes
Surveillance

iProov, HYPR join forces to combat AI-driven deepfakes

iProov and HYPR integrate liveness checks with passwordless login to stop deepfake workers infiltrating enterprises at onboarding.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI
Hybrid Cloud

Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI

Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Data Protection

AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC
Smart Cities

Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era
Storage

F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era

F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

8x8 buys Maven Lab to boost APAC CPaaS & messaging
Unified Communications

8x8 buys Maven Lab to boost APAC CPaaS & messaging

8x8 buys Singapore-based Maven Lab to scale APAC CPaaS, folding Moobidesk into its CX platform for richer, multi-channel messaging.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
Privileged Access Management

1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform

1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt's cloud security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure

Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025