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Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.

Infobip logs 12.2 billion Cyber Week interactions as retailers drive a 277% Black Friday surge in rich messaging such as RCS and WhatsApp.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

APAC's booming USD 5.6 trillion grocery market faces delivery delays as retailers strive to ensure fast, accurate online order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.

Vistar Media has launched a free certification, Accelerate, to boost creative skills for digital out-of-home advertising across the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC.

Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as SVP Global Partners and Greg Taylor as SVP APAC GM to expand its data streaming platform globally and in Asia-Pacific.

Westcon-Comstor's H1 sales rise 9.8% to USD $2.78bn, driven by 16% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on recurring revenue streams.

Responsive's Fall 2025 Release launches AI agents and no-code tools to help global enterprises boost sales with smarter, data-driven insights and faster responses.

XYZ Reality has named Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to boost global growth in construction tech across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.

Only 9% of firms report full access to their data for AI use, despite 86% being data driven, reveals Cloudera's survey of 1,574 IT leaders worldwide.

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.

Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.