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Huwise launches agentic AI framework for data marketplaces
Software-as-a-Service

Huwise launches agentic AI framework for data marketplaces

Customers can now deploy agents that use marketplace activity and business glossaries to improve data discovery and automate routine tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions
Data Protection

Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Hybrid Cloud

In the AI era, channel value is being redefined

AI is pushing customers to pay partners for clarity and outcomes, as data volumes surge and existing security tools miss key blind spots.

By Simon Oliver • 5 min read • Yesterday
Nile names Srinivas Kavuri as Chief Development Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Nile names Srinivas Kavuri as Chief Development Officer

The hire is aimed at speeding Nile's push to simplify enterprise networking as AI deployments raise demands for security and resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Data Analytics

CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend

Quick wins in report creation and automation are tempting, but Gartner says CFOs must weigh AI spend against longer-term gains and skills gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Procurement leaders face widening gap in resources
Digital Transformation

Procurement leaders face widening gap in resources

Rising savings and resilience demands are outpacing staffing, data and technology in large procurement teams, a survey finds.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Procurement leaders face rising demands amid data gaps
Data Analytics

Procurement leaders face rising demands amid data gaps

Rising savings demands are colliding with staffing shortages and poor data, leaving procurement teams struggling to keep pace.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Everpure appoints Alison McQuarrie to lead ANZ partners
Storage

Everpure appoints Alison McQuarrie to lead ANZ partners

Rising AI demand and data-readiness concerns are pushing Everpure to rely more heavily on channel partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace
DevOps

Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace

Snowflake customers can now buy Liquibase Secure through the marketplace, with spend eligible for Capacity Drawdown as teams tighten change control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Regnology finds agentic AI gap in reporting adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Regnology finds agentic AI gap in reporting adoption

Only 16% of firms have embedded AI in regulatory reporting, as governance and trust issues keep most projects in pilot stage.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
B2B sales teams prefer clean data over AI assistants
Customer Relationship Management

B2B sales teams prefer clean data over AI assistants

Accurate prospect data remains the priority for most sales staff, with three-quarters choosing it over an AI assistant as CRM records stay patchy.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Robotics

Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over

Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last week
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data

The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

The milestone underlines rising demand for independent backup as firms seek reliable records for AI-driven systems and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Australian Brands Expanding Internationally: Is Your Data Ready?
Software-as-a-Service

Australian Brands Expanding Internationally: Is Your Data Ready?

Incomplete customer data can undermine overseas sales, delaying deliveries, returns and marketing even when Australian fulfilment is strong.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Today
UK firms see strong returns from AI adoption research
Customer Relationship Management

UK firms see strong returns from AI adoption research

Most UK organisations using AI are seeing measurable gains, with productivity, cost savings and revenue growth among the clearest benefits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BNP Paribas expands daily data service for UniSuper
Software-as-a-Service

BNP Paribas expands daily data service for UniSuper

It gives the Australian superannuation fund daily exposure data across its portfolio, supporting faster oversight and data-led investment decisions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions
Disaster Recovery

Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions

AI teams could cut integration work as the firms pair fast-access storage with lower-cost capacity for training, checkpoints and inference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week