Emerging Technology stories

Choosing an AI-powered contact centre platform in 2026 is vital for businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and support future growth effectively.

AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

DroneShield secured AUD $7.9m US defence contracts for handheld drone-detection, surpassing 4,000 systems sold globally amid record revenue growth.

Forrester warns rapid advances in artificial general intelligence are set to transform workforces worldwide, urging firms to start AI readiness programmes now.

APAC is leading global tech adoption with advances in robotics, quantum networks, AI, and autonomous mobility, redefining innovation across multiple sectors.

Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.

NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.

New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.

Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.

Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.