Opinion stories
AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.
Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.
AI could unlock legal work that clients had deferred, as firms shift from efficiency savings to more senior advice and broader use.
Poor strategic or cultural fit can wipe out M&A gains, even when the purchase price and synergies look attractive on paper.
Visibility alone will not stop sensitive data leaking into AI tools, so security teams must turn DSPM findings into live controls and data lineage.
A Monday-morning Microsoft 365 login from Germany was flagged, letting a partner reset a compromised account before attackers could act.
AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.
Inflation is forcing brands to ditch blanket discounts as shoppers scrutinise every purchase and demand clearer value.
Enterprises risk slower AI rollouts and higher integration costs as Model Context Protocols emerge to govern agent access to tools and data.
Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.
Scam losses may top USD $1 trillion a year, forcing banks to use real-time intelligence and customer data to curb authorised push payments.
Security teams are turning to continuous, risk-based assessment as fragmented tools leave them unable to see which exposures matter most.
Platform-led buying is squeezing telcos, forcing providers to adapt to sovereignty rules and global licensing hurdles to keep growth on track.
Australia could miss AI investment unless it tackles power, cooling and land for data centres, Logicalis says.
Disconnected systems are driving up costs for logistics firms, with simple delivery queries sometimes taking teams hours to resolve.
Partners face mounting strain as PSTN migration collides with day-to-day demand, threatening customer service and new business growth.
Longer oil-price swings may reshape electric vehicle research and disputes, but battery patents still lag market shifts by years.
Adoption often fades when a platform slows crews down, misses on-site pain points and adds more admin than it removes.
Well chosen fixtures can turn a plain stairway into a focal point, while also improving safety and making each step easier to see.
Poorly chosen systems can slow projects, frustrate crews and leave construction firms paying for software that nobody uses.
