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Creating calm in complexity through data leadership
DevOps

Creating calm in complexity through data leadership

A veteran engineer turned data leader says calm, curious leadership and “awkward” questions are key to real impact in analytics teams.

By Louise Ayre • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Global Stories

Data Strategy stories

Blackpearl urges calm as AI agents shake SaaS models
Software-as-a-Service

Blackpearl urges calm as AI agents shake SaaS models

Blackpearl boss urges calm as AI agents rattle SaaS, warning firms to focus on data, not features, as micro-competition intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
Data Analytics

The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure

Marketing's future belongs to teams that master open, unified data infrastructure instead of guessing through disconnected systems.

By Monica Ohara • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as Chief Marketing Officer
Data Protection

Amperity hires Bridget Perry as Chief Marketing Officer

Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head
Data Analytics

MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head

MSCI appoints ex-Goldman executive Dinesh Gupta as Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Operations to drive its data and AI strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?
Data Analytics

From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?

From dashboards to boardrooms, women leaders are turning AI-driven data into ethical, scalable decisions that reshape business strategy.

By Priyanka Aeron • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Five signs that your organisation is more AI-ready than you think
Data Analytics

Five signs that your organisation is more AI-ready than you think

If you can clearly define problems, empower a bridge-builder and embrace measured risk, your organisation may be AI-ready already.

By Des Viranna • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Storage

The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans

Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Culture-first leadership doesn't mean 'soft' leadership
Leadership

Culture-first leadership doesn't mean 'soft' leadership

Culture-first leaders aren't 'soft'; they pair empathy with high standards, commercial discipline and tough decisions to drive performance.

By Hyun Choi • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Quanton rebrands as AI partner to take pilots to scale
Digital Transformation

Quanton rebrands as AI partner to take pilots to scale

Quanton ditches pure automation tag to relaunch as an AI transformation partner, promising to help ANZ firms push pilots into production.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
AI now default tool in fraud & AML, says SEON report
Gaming

AI now default tool in fraud & AML, says SEON report

AI has become the default weapon against fraud and AML, but SEON warns fragmented systems mean higher spend and rising operational strain.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
JMAN Group hires Daniel Ferguson as Associate Partner
Data Analytics

JMAN Group hires Daniel Ferguson as Associate Partner

JMAN Group appoints Daniel Ferguson Associate Partner as it bolsters leadership and accelerates data-led services for private equity clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Komprise unveils KAPPA to prep unstructured data for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Komprise unveils KAPPA to prep unstructured data for AI

Komprise launches KAPPA, a serverless engine to enrich and orchestrate unstructured data at scale, priming file estates for AI use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data Strategy stories

Women redefining leadership in New Zealand data sector
Data Analytics

Women redefining leadership in New Zealand data sector

Women at Flock Consulting are redefining leadership in New Zealand's data scene, championing flexible careers, mentoring and governance roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage
Storage

UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage

UK firms are funnelling most AI budgets into data infrastructure and storage, as hybrid cloud, security gaps and soaring fees reshape spending.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
UK Spring Statement puts focus on AI & retail agility
Digital Transformation

UK Spring Statement puts focus on AI & retail agility

UK Spring Statement puts pressure on firms to move AI from pilots to core systems and make retail supply chains agile amid weak demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Data validation & governance top UK digital agendas
Digital Transformation

Data validation & governance top UK digital agendas

UK firms now rank data validation and governance above other digital projects as AI and automation expose risks from fragmented information.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026