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Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave
Data Analytics

Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Data Strategy stories

Denodo again a Leader in Gartner 2025 data tools MQ
Hybrid Cloud

Denodo again a Leader in Gartner 2025 data tools MQ

Denodo secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2025 Data Integration Tools Magic Quadrant for a sixth year, buoyed by new AI-driven upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit
Data Analytics

Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit

Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI
Digital Transformation

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

By Nathan Hall • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Storage

Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
Digital Transformation

V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)
Digital Transformation

Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.

By Talent International • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Digital Transformation

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata
DevOps

Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata

Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Tamr unveils Curator Hub to boost AI data quality with humans
Generative AI

Tamr unveils Curator Hub to boost AI data quality with humans

Tamr launches Curator Hub, combining AI and human oversight to improve complex data quality and support enterprises' generative AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data Strategy stories

Singapore leaders face data hurdles in race to scale AI power
Data Analytics

Singapore leaders face data hurdles in race to scale AI power

Singaporean leaders face challenges in data infrastructure as pressure mounts to scale AI, with many struggling to ensure reliable, integrated data for success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Unlocking hidden connections: The next frontier in financial data strategy
Data Analytics

Unlocking hidden connections: The next frontier in financial data strategy

Graph databases are revolutionising finance, helping firms detect fraud, enhance compliance, and harness AI by mapping complex data relationships in real time.

By Michael Down • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
6 lessons from IT leaders on their AI adoption journeys
Digital Transformation

6 lessons from IT leaders on their AI adoption journeys

A surge in AI adoption sees 72% of firms integrating AI by 2024; IT leaders share six key lessons for successful journeys and avoiding pitfalls.

By Jenni Klinger • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Unlocking GenAI and cloud effectiveness with intelligent archiving
Data Analytics

Unlocking GenAI and cloud effectiveness with intelligent archiving

Intelligent archiving enables businesses to optimise data for generative AI and cloud use, ensuring clean, accessible datasets and reducing storage costs.

By Steve Leeper • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025