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Customer data foundations critical for brands transformation in AI era
Data Analytics

Customer data foundations critical for brands transformation in AI era

Most Australian retailers struggle to unify customer data, hindering AI adoption and personalised experiences in the growing digital marketing landscape.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

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New book explores logical data management for AI readiness
Data Analytics

New book explores logical data management for AI readiness

Denodo and O'Reilly unveil a new book by Christopher Gardner highlighting logical data management as key for AI-ready business strategies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Boomi named leader in 2025 Gartner Quadrant for API management
Digital Transformation

Boomi named leader in 2025 Gartner Quadrant for API management

Boomi has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management and iPaaS, reflecting its innovation and scalable performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents
Unified Communications

Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents

Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Hitachi Vantara & Supermicro unite to power enterprise AI growth
Storage

Hitachi Vantara & Supermicro unite to power enterprise AI growth

Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro are joining forces to deliver integrated AI infrastructure solutions, aiding enterprises in scaling data-intensive and mission-critical workloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025
Data Protection

Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025

Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow
Digital Transformation

AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow

AI deployment delays are increasing by up to 12 months as 75% of firms face data security breaches and accuracy issues, hindering progress globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026

Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Salesforce unveils data & AI tools to tackle governance gaps
Data Analytics

Salesforce unveils data & AI tools to tackle governance gaps

Salesforce expands its platform with new data governance and AI tools to improve enterprise AI success and security, addressing key challenges in scaling AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data management stories

Noli & Akeneo advance AI beauty platform with richer product data
Customer Experience

Noli & Akeneo advance AI beauty platform with richer product data

L'Oréal-backed AI beauty platform Noli partners with Akeneo to enhance personalised product recommendations via enriched product data management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
FE fundinfo unveils Nexus AI to streamline adviser operations
Robotic Process Automation

FE fundinfo unveils Nexus AI to streamline adviser operations

FE fundinfo launches Nexus AI, an AI tool enhancing compliance, data management and reporting to boost efficiency for UK investment professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Synology launches DSM 7.3 with advanced AI & security tools
Storage

Synology launches DSM 7.3 with advanced AI & security tools

Synology launches DSM 7.3, enhancing storage efficiency, security, collaboration, and AI-driven data protection for modern enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a mainstay for SMEs
Data Analytics

Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a mainstay for SMEs

Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years as a vital tool for UK SMEs, with 88% of finance leaders endorsing AI to enhance rather than replace it.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms
Storage

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms

Enterprises using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One reported a 285% ROI and USD $1.1 million value, with benefits realised in just seven months, says Forrester.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation
Customer Experience

Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation

Stampede has partnered with Square to launch PayOS, a unified hospitality platform integrating sales, payments, and guest data to boost customer engagement and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Harbr Data & Databricks partner on secure AI data platform
Risk & Compliance

Harbr Data & Databricks partner on secure AI data platform

Harbr Data joins Databricks as a partner, integrating a secure AI data marketplace to enhance compliant data sharing for enterprises and governments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025