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The eternal search for IT simplicity
Multi-cloud

The eternal search for IT simplicity

Just as IT gets a lid on the complexity of its environment, another set of challenges brings yet more layers of complexity, and the battle begins over.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Countering the evolving threat of ransomware
Malware

Countering the evolving threat of ransomware

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most severe cybersecurity threats to organizations, with a 500% increase in incidents last year.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Extracting insights from data requires more than just a pretty dashboard
Data Analytics

Extracting insights from data requires more than just a pretty dashboard

Sophisticated dashboard interfaces can deliver insights, but without proper data consultation and planning, they may fail to meet expectations.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
How to help your data scientists deliver better business value
Data Science

How to help your data scientists deliver better business value

Data scientists spend just 12% of their time delivering insights, according to IDC. Silos and admin tasks are to blame.

By Steve Singer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
How workers can stay relevant in the era of Artificial Intelligence - Talend
IT Automation

How workers can stay relevant in the era of Artificial Intelligence - Talend

Many observers fear AI technologies could end up replacing the roles of large numbers of workers, consigning them to the unemployment queue.

By Steve Singer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Five steps to help improve data integrity in your organisation - Talend
EduTech

Five steps to help improve data integrity in your organisation - Talend

Less than one in three (29%) of data operational workers are confident that data within their organisation is always accurate and up to date.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
How to use your data skills to keep a step ahead
Data Analytics

How to use your data skills to keep a step ahead

Transforming to a data-driven culture requires participation from all levels of a business, not just the top, says new research.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Why APIs hold the key to a killer customer experience
Unified Communications

Why APIs hold the key to a killer customer experience

APIs are revolutionising customer experience by merging data across platforms, allowing businesses to predict and meet consumer needs with precision.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Why moving data to the cloud presents future business opportunities
Network Infrastructure

Why moving data to the cloud presents future business opportunities

Organisations are facing a complex data landscape, with data from various sources and growing business demands.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Data quality and the democratisation of AI
Unified Communications

Data quality and the democratisation of AI

AI models and algorithms require clean, high-quality data. Businesses must prioritize data governance to avoid AI failures.

By Steve Singer • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Why real-time AI remains a challenge
Opinion

Why real-time AI remains a challenge

The importance of data quality in real-time AI is often overlooked, but accurate insights are essential for businesses to stay competitive.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
How to avoid your data lake becoming a data 'swamp'
Digital Transformation

How to avoid your data lake becoming a data 'swamp'

A data lake is a large body of raw data held in a natural state where different users can examine it, delve into it, or extract samples from it.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
AI and the cloud - a match made in heaven
Artificial Intelligence

AI and the cloud - a match made in heaven

When it comes to technology trends, they don't come much bigger than cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy
Software-as-a-Service

The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy

In the Asia-Pacific region, research company IDC predicts that more than 70% of enterprises will have a multi-cloud strategy by the end of this year.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
How GDPR changes the game for cloud service providers
Data Analytics

How GDPR changes the game for cloud service providers

While GDPR has been a hot topic of conversation recently, but what impact will the laws have on cloud platforms and environments?.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
The importance of net neutrality in today's digital world
Unified Communications

The importance of net neutrality in today's digital world

Who will end up paying any additional costs that are levied? Will cloud providers be taxed by the telco operators?.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
How your company can be 'Google Smart' with machine learning
Data Analytics

How your company can be 'Google Smart' with machine learning

Steve Singer, Talend ANZ Country Manager talks about the necessities of machine learning for the enterprise space.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017