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The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure

3 days ago
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Marketing's future belongs to teams that master open, unified data infrastructure instead of guessing through disconnected systems.
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SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse

5 days ago
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SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
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Google & Klaviyo deepen AI pact for agentic commerce

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Google and Klaviyo are deepening ties to power AI “agentic commerce”, linking ads, search and RCS messaging to real-time customer data.
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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

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As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
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AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.
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Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
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Top 10 data governance best practices to implement today

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance.
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MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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encryption
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crypto
Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
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Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Flawed, fragmented data is wasting time, money and AI potential; firms must fix ownership, visibility and tooling to restore trust.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
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Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data protection
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cx
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Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.
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Exclusive: Michael Vassilieff warns MNEs on BEPS Pillar Two

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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BEPS Pillar Two is driving tech reform as multinationals face tougher compliance rules and steep penalties for late lodgements, warns CCH Integrator.
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Synology updates Office Suite with advanced AI for private clouds

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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physical security
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Synology updates Office Suite with AI tools for private clouds, boosting productivity while ensuring data privacy and compliance for organisations.
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Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital entertainment
AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.
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Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.
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World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
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The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.
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Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data analytics
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As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.