2026 stories - Page 34

Goodman Group's FY25 operating profit rose 13% to AUD $2.3 billion, driven by booming data centre developments and strategic site acquisitions.

Workday's Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.

SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.

Trend Micro launches Agentic SIEM, an AI-driven security solution automating threat detection and streamlining workloads across over 900 data sources.

Trend Micro unveils an agentic AI-powered SIEM that slashes onboarding time, boosts threat detection, and supports seven years of data archives for compliance.

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.

Edged tops out its Ankeny data centre in Iowa, featuring 13 MW capacity and waterless cooling to save over 52M gallons annually for AI workloads.

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.

Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.

LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

Optimizely launches new CMS features to boost AI search visibility, helping businesses adapt content for the rise of generative engine optimisation and AI-driven search.

Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.

NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.