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YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk
Multi-factor authentication

YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk

YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Datadog links feature flags with real-time observability
DevOps

Datadog links feature flags with real-time observability

Datadog rolls out Feature Flags, tying feature controls to real-time APM and RUM data so teams can link releases directly to app behaviour.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
AI transforms cold email into a high-precision channel
Digital Transformation

AI transforms cold email into a high-precision channel

The era of mass cold outreach is ending as Google and Yahoo implement aggressive technical mandates and AI-driven inbox filtering systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp
Software-as-a-Service

Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp

Brightcove maps 2026 AI push and major UX overhaul, promising faster innovation, richer accessibility tools and smoother video operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
YubiKey study touts ROI, breach risk plunge for firms
Multi-factor authentication

YubiKey study touts ROI, breach risk plunge for firms

YubiKey deployment delivers 265% ROI, USD $5.3 million NPV and 99.99% lower breach risk in Forrester model of a 5,000-staff enterprise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Pendulum backs 'invisible personalisation' for events
Customer Experience

Pendulum backs 'invisible personalisation' for events

Pendulum tips 'invisible personalisation' as the next big event tech shift, using AI to tailor experiences without demanding attention.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial security
Surveillance

3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial security

3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial ID performance, warning that hope and lab tests are no substitute for live risk metrics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Atlassian embeds accessibility in design system work
Robotic Process Automation

Atlassian embeds accessibility in design system work

Atlassian weaves accessibility into its design system foundations, tooling and culture, fixing over 6,000 issues in a year-long overhaul.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
TheyDo unveils Analyst Agent for customer journey AI
Data Analytics

TheyDo unveils Analyst Agent for customer journey AI

TheyDo launches Analyst Agent, an AI tool in its journey platform that answers plain-language questions by analysing customer journey data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Dynatrace unveils agentic AI push with new platform tools
DevOps

Dynatrace unveils agentic AI push with new platform tools

Dynatrace launches Intelligence platform with agentic AI, deeper cloud hooks and next-gen RUM to tackle escalating data and ops complexity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale
Digital Transformation

Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale

Yubico adds self-service YubiKey ordering and a revamped customer portal to ease large-scale, phishing-resistant passkey deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia
Crypto

Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia

Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers
Data Protection

Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers

Security, privacy and data protection will command the biggest tech spend for Australian retail SMBs in 2026, ahead of AI and global growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Data Protection

Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge

Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.

By Christine Low • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
EduTech

OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot

OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Hybrid lending model key to Canada's financial future
Digital Transformation

Hybrid lending model key to Canada's financial future

Canada's lending future is going hybrid as Money Mart doubles down on both mobile apps and 420-plus branches to widen access.

By Peter Kalen • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
EntrySign expands US visitor management for security
EduTech

EntrySign expands US visitor management for security

EntrySign steps up US rollout of its digital visitor management platform as organisations seek tighter on-site security and oversight.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026