Digitalisation stories
Winsted will debut its Viking control room console line at DistribuTECH 2026, targeting 24/7 utility and process control environments.
Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
Avalara inks multi-year AWS deal to push its AI-driven tax tools via AWS Marketplace, promising simpler cloud procurement and billing.
Wild Tech bolsters APAC expansion, appointing three new C-suite leaders to drive AI-led solutions, operations and revenue growth.
Adyen partners with Raptor to embed payments into POS tools, promising smoother reconciliation and cross-channel reporting for APAC SMBs.
Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.
Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.
BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.
DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
AI use has surged among Australian public servants, but rising data siloes and fragmented systems threaten to blunt productivity gains.
Nexer taps Microsoft veteran Matt Birtwistle to spearhead its UK manufacturing strategy as demand for digital transformation intensifies.
TeamSystem buys Spain's AIG Classic to deepen its SME software reach and tap looming mandatory e‑invoicing rules across the country.
HSBC UK and Sage unveil in-app tax tool for sole traders and landlords as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules loom from April.
CelcomDigi launches a 5G short film starring towerrunner Soh Wai Ching and rider Qabil Irfan in a synchronised latency challenge.
Australians want high-tech retail but demand tighter data security and better value as apps, AR and digital tools reshape everyday shopping.
With AI maturing and ERP platforms transformed, 2026 is fast becoming the tipping point for long-delayed finance system upgrades.
Philippines firms trail APAC on third‑party cyber risk as all surveyed suffered supply chain breaches and few have mature TPRM programmes.
Klippa and Belgian partner 5edges join forces to deliver AI-driven document automation and invoice processing for clients across Europe.