IT Department stories

Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.

Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.

Governance gaps and tool sprawl are stalling Microsoft automation at scale, with most large IT teams lacking control, visibility and integration.

New Zealand start-up mA.I Health has launched an AI-powered app giving patients lifetime control of secure, shareable medical records.

Agentic AI is shredding seat-based SaaS models, sparking a wave of ‘zombie’ vendors, valuation shocks and leaner, AI-native rivals.

Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club’s expanding digital and data operations.

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.

Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.

AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.

Satellite IoT provider Myriota appoints George Kanuck as chief operating officer to scale global service delivery and partner operations.

BenQ’s new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.

Cohesity deepens Google Cloud partnership to bake threat intel and sandbox scanning into backup, tackling stealthy malware in stored data.

AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.

Omnissa launches annual awards spotlighting customer-led innovation in digital workspaces across healthcare, government, travel and finance.

Developers granting AI agents broad, unsupervised access to code and systems are creating new software supply chain and data exposure risks.

Gartner names Komodor a Representative Vendor in its AI SRE tooling guide, as it predicts 85% of enterprises will adopt such tools by 2029.

ScienceLogic launches Skylar Advisor, an AI-native IT ops assistant that proactively surfaces guidance and prioritises actions in real time.

Senior leaders see UK organisations as AI ready, but managers report weaker strategy, governance and skills, risking stalled deployments.

Celonis adds CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board as it doubles down on process intelligence and AI-focused enterprise software growth.