Chief Data Officer stories
ODI and SAP partner to advance AI-ready data systems
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data fabric
ODI and SAP team up on AI-ready enterprise data project, seeking open standards and governance to curb risks from poorly prepared information.
Melissa podcast probes data quality, risk & identity
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Data specialist Melissa debuts a podcast probing how flawed customer and identity data fuels risk, fraud and compliance headaches.
The next frontier for gender equity is digital power at the board table
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Australia has met gender targets on government boards, but experts warn true equity demands women's digital power at the top table.
MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
MSCI appoints ex-Goldman executive Dinesh Gupta as Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Operations to drive its data and AI strategy.
Why Australian leaders are losing faith in IT spend
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digital transformation
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ai
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finops
With 88% of Australian tech leaders doubting IT ROI, IT financial management emerges as the missing link between spend and value.
2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.
CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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genai
CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.
Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
SiteMinder appoints New Chief Technology & Data Officers
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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data science
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ai
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chief data officer
SiteMinder has appointed Mike Rogers as Chief Data Officer and Tomas Varsavsky as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its data strategy and technology stack.
Westcon-Comstor's data-driven ID programme adds USD $768m
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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chief data officer
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor's Intelligent Demand programme boosts partner revenue by USD $768m for fiscal year 2024, marking a 70% rise from last year.
SUSE launches SUSE AI for enterprise-grade AI solutions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
SUSE has launched SUSE AI at SUSECON 2024, promising open, secure, enterprise-grade generative AI solutions to meet rising demand.
Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
Ground Control Data introduces AI tool Mevo to revolutionise media buying
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Ground Control Data introduces Mevo, a novel AI planning tool set to revolutionise the media buying process in Australia and New Zealand.
Only 43% of data and analytics teams provide value: Gartner
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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data analytics
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data science
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bi
According to a new Gartner survey, less than half of data and analytics leaders reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation.
Why graph analytics is the “next big thing” for data
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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data analytics
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supply chain
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bi
According to predictions by Gartner, graph technology solutions from companies like Linkurious will be used in 80% of data and analytics projects by 2025.
Chief data officers call for investment in data-driven decision making
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Chief data officers in Australia and New Zealand are calling for greater investment in data-driven initiatives, according to a new study from Qlik.
Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital transformation
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chief data officer
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cognizant
Digital is not a new concept. What is new is the notion that digital goes beyond simply implementing technology within businesses.