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2026 stories - Page 31

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Six ways travel will transform by 2026, from pets to pop culture

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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By 2026, travel will embrace pets, pop culture tourism, AI planning, and tech-focused cities, reshaping journeys with more personalisation and new direct routes.
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CrowdStrike posts record revenue driven by AI cybersecurity demand

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike posted record Q3 revenue of USD $1.23bn, driven by surging demand for AI-powered cybersecurity and its Falcon Flex subscription model.
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AMD & HPE team up on open rack-scale AI data centre platform

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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AMD and HPE will launch the Helios AI platform in 2026, combining CPUs, GPUs and advanced networking to power large-scale data centres worldwide.
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Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
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Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
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Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
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AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, data governance, and automation will transform business practices, driving transparency, trust, and proactive finance management across industries.
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Cyber leaders fear rise in state attacks amid costly breaches

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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A survey reveals 88% of UK and US security leaders fear rising state-sponsored cyber attacks amid costly data breaches and operational risks.
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Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
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EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.
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IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
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AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
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Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.
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UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.
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Autumn Budget pension changes spark concerns over IHT & new cap

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.
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Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Chancellor's Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.
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AI & ethical messaging set to shape UK customer experience

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Infobip forecasts that AI, ethical messaging, and new channels like RCS will transform UK customer experience by 2026, focusing on real-time personalisation and trust.
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Cyber resilience, AI & energy shape IT strategies for 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Experts predict that cyber resilience, AI infrastructure, and energy constraints will redefine IT strategies across the UK and Australia in 2026.
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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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AI-powered cybercrime to become fully automated by 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.