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Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare to launch public Certificate Authority service

The move could widen choice for website operators and reduce reliance on a handful of issuers as the web braces for post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards
Financial Systems

U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards

Small businesses could gain richer cash-back rewards and expense tools, as the bank enters a crowded market for cards tied to deposits and controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026
Targa Telematics wins Frost & Sullivan strategy award
Software-as-a-Service

Targa Telematics wins Frost & Sullivan strategy award

Its platform has been praised for helping fleet operators and insurers connect mixed vehicle systems without replacing legacy IT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips

Premium Android handsets are set to get more on-device AI and imaging tools as Qualcomm adds a second flagship chip option for makers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Cloud Security

Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks

Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Cohere launches North Small Translate in translation push
Data sovereignty

Cohere launches North Small Translate in translation push

Enterprises handling large multilingual workloads may gain cheaper, faster translation as Cohere's new model targets data control and sovereign deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Sep 2026
TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition
Software-as-a-Service

TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition

Growing demand from mid-sized teams is driving TOPdesk's latest tools as it looks to ease ticket backlogs and knowledge overload.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Market competition stories

Arena Animation launches Gurugram alumni chapter at meet
Gaming

Arena Animation launches Gurugram alumni chapter at meet

More than 100 former students gathered in Gurugram as Arena Animation opened its 14th alumni chapter amid a crowded creative training market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans
Data Analytics

Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans

Households on underused NBN plans could save AUD $14.4 million a year after the telco shifted nearly 100,000 customers to cheaper tiers.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes
Data Analytics

Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes

More than four in five US households pay around USD $100 a month, making mobile service one of the country's biggest recurring bills.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026
GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers
Apple iPhone

GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers

Recognition from 10 publications may help GoPro court creators and hobbyists beyond action cameras, as its new range pushes into the compact market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
Network Infrastructure

2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push

The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Australian engineers shift from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6
Software-as-a-Service

Australian engineers shift from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6

Rising token bills are pushing Australian engineering teams towards cheaper models, with usage shifting from Fable 5 to GPT-5.6, Antiburn says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Digital payments add GBP £88bn to UK sales, study finds
Digital Transformation

Digital payments add GBP £88bn to UK sales, study finds

Fraud fears and slow digital adoption are blunting the benefits of payments innovation, with UK firms missing out on further growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Sep 2026
2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award
Customer Experience

2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award

Business customers are rewarding simpler billing and support, with 2degrees taking Canstar's small business telecoms prize for a fifth time in six years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia
Human Capital Management

Aon launches Activate employee platform in Australia

Only a quarter of Australian employers offer customised benefits, leaving many staff struggling to see the value of their pay packages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026