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Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch
Human Capital Management

Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia's Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards
Private Cloud

Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards

Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Australian firms boost data privacy investment amid AI adoption
Data Protection

Australian firms boost data privacy investment amid AI adoption

A new study reveals 82% of Australian firms are boosting data privacy investment as AI adoption rises, outpacing global and US averages amid regulatory pressure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps
Unified Communications

Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps

Australian firms invest heavily in AI yet only 11% of projects reach full deployment, hindered by data quality and organisational readiness gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Expert warns AI risks to spiral without strong governance
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Expert warns AI risks to spiral without strong governance

Jason Straight of K2 Integrity says strong AI governance boosts innovation, builds trust and is vital for secure, responsible generative AI adoption in business.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

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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
Enterprise AI Masters thrive with focus on data & security
Digital Transformation

Enterprise AI Masters thrive with focus on data & security

NetApp's 2025 study reveals AI Masters boost revenue by 24% through focus on data readiness, security, and advanced AI infrastructure in enterprises globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success
AI Security

Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Private Cloud

CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security

CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.

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
Trust in generative AI rises but safeguards & investment lag
Risk & Compliance

Trust in generative AI rises but safeguards & investment lag

Global trust in generative AI rises to 48%, yet only 40% of firms invest in safeguards, risking gaps in data privacy and ethical usage, says new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Yamaha Motor adopts Informatica MDM to unify global data flows
Data Analytics

Yamaha Motor adopts Informatica MDM to unify global data flows

Yamaha Motor will implement Informatica's AI-powered MDM solution to unify data across global operations, boosting efficiency and supporting growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner
Data Analytics

Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner

Treat AI like an intern, not a partner: start with small tasks, verify accuracy, and only promote its role once reliability is proven to manage risk effectively.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes

Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform
Ransomware

Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform

Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Krungsri enhances data strategy with Informatica for digital growth
Hybrid Cloud

Krungsri enhances data strategy with Informatica for digital growth

Krungsri has partnered with Informatica to boost data governance and management, supporting its digital growth and serving over 19 million customers across ASEAN.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

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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