The Ultimate Guide to Customer Data Platforms
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Customer Data Platforms (CDP).
What to know about Customer Data Platforms
Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) are central tools in today’s business landscape, enabling organisations to collect, unify, and activate customer data for insightful analytics and personalised customer experiences. As companies face an abundance of consumer data from numerous channels, CDPs provide a technological backbone to harness this information efficiently and securely.
The recent stories reflect how various industries—from retail and healthcare to aviation and technology—are leveraging CDPs to modernise customer engagement, improve operational agility, streamline marketing efforts, and bolster cybersecurity. Integration of AI and machine learning with CDPs is enhancing real-time data insights, enabling hyper-personalisation, and supporting first-party data strategies amid evolving privacy regulations.
By exploring these stories, readers can learn about practical applications of customer data platforms, understand the benefits of unifying data across platforms, and discover the challenges and solutions in deploying CDPs effectively. This tag serves as a valuable resource for professionals interested in driving efficient growth, enhancing customer loyalty, and navigating the complexities of data privacy and AI in customer experience management.
Australian Customer Data Platforms News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Adrenalen Edge launches SportEdge for venue screens
Adrenalen Group's Mark Sturdy unveils SportEdge, a white-label system that automates sports content, promotions and screen control for venues.
First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
Australian businesses face a shrinking third-party data landscape in 2026, with privacy reforms and browser changes making first-party data vital.
How custom cupcakes bring personality to every celebration
Custom cupcakes are reshaping celebrations with personalised design, easy serving and flavour variety, turning desserts into a key part of the event.
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Cloudwerx names Harsh Mishra to spearhead Adelaide expansion as it targets defence, energy and government demand for integrated transformation services.
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Radaro taps Gabriele Famous to steer enterprise growth as last mile delivery demand rises amid greater use of AI and data analytics.
Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology
Australian insurers risk falling behind on AI and growth unless they replace legacy core systems with cloud-native platforms before FY2027.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Customer Data Platforms
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Optimizely named Gartner leader for ninth year running
Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms
Featured News
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Qualtrics says AI is helping businesses cut churn, boost revenue and uncover richer customer feedback by analysing calls and surveys.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian unveils Gemini Enterprise as an open, secure workplace AI platform linking models, data, chips and security.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Google Cloud is betting on AI agents as the main users of enterprise data, unveiling new tools for context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Google's Gemini enterprise suite is live in retail at Bunnings, uniting search, service and sales with AI agents and UCP support.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
'Software is not dead', says Elastic CPO Ken Exner
Elastic's Ken Exner insists “software is not dead” as the firm touts AI-powered search, context engineering and new agent-building tools.
Reviews
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
How custom cupcakes bring personality to every celebration
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
How accurate address data powers identity verification
Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Customer Data Platforms News
Mercha cuts proposal drafting from hours to seconds
Mercha deploys Decidr OS to automate custom sales proposals, turning a two-to-three-hour workflow into seconds for its 12-person team.
Amazon Ads launches AI Video Generator in Australia
Amazon Ads rolls out AI video tool in Australia to help small businesses make Sponsored Brands clips at no extra cost.
NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity
NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Tabit chief executive Barry Shaked outlines five checks for Australian hospitality operators choosing mobile-first systems to cut labour pressure and lift sales.
How to find a gift that feels personal this Mother's Day
Mother's Day shoppers are being urged to think beyond convenience and choose presents that reflect memories, personality and genuine appreciation.
The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
Businesses that integrate systems, act on data and move quickly are pulling ahead, while those relying on manual processes risk falling further behind.
SiteMinder expands hotel platform for AI booking channels
SiteMinder widens hotel distribution to AI booking tools as Demand Plus and Channels Plus link live rates to ChatGPT, Claude and partners.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
Spotify lets users switch video off across the platform
Spotify adds platform-wide video controls as listeners and Family Plan managers can now choose audio-only or visual experiences across devices.
Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds
Australian online retailers are splitting into AI winners and laggards, as Ecommerce Equation says focused uses are lifting conversion, forecasting and margins.
From chaos to code efficiency: AI's big software development shift
AI is boosting developer output, but Australian firms are finding the bigger challenge is joining up fragmented tools, data and governance.
David Hyman launches monō ai to scale enterprise AI
David Hyman's monō ai opens for enterprise clients as it targets the gap between AI pilots and full-scale deployment across established businesses.
BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing
BRX Group has launched CM.OSX to help marketing chiefs adopt AI and automation, appointing Alison McKinnon as founding Managing Partner.
Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses
Australian Loyalty Association rolls out executive training on programme economics, AI-driven shopping and behavioural science as households tighten budgets.
AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows
Australian Wool Exchange tightens project controls as independent reviews back its sustainability and WoolClip traceability investments.
Inlight launches martech practice with Anthony Fontana
Inlight has launched a Martech, Data & Analytics practice led by former Wesfarmers OneDigital executive Anthony Fontana in a senior hire.
Salesforce adds AI agents to small business suites
Salesforce bakes Agentforce AI agents into SME CRM suites, promising faster sales, service and marketing work from a single platform.
P&N Group unifies bank service with Genesys, Salesforce
Australia's P&N Group has adopted Genesys-Salesforce CX Cloud to unify P&N Bank and BCU Bank contact centres and cut admin for staff.
Lendi plots AI-native future with MongoDB data revamp
Lendi Group taps MongoDB to rebuild data platform and go fully AI-native by 2026, targeting faster rollout of mortgage and property services.
Carsales launches ChatGPT app to power AI car searches
Carsales launches a ChatGPT app to let Australians find car listings through conversational AI searches, boosting visibility for sellers.
Job Moves
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
myPlates names Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance
Cloudwerx appoints Brendan Connolly to lead agentic AI division
Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer
Smartsheet announces new Chief Product Officer & General Counsel
Healthengine appoints David Watson as new Chief Commercial Officer
AUCloud appoints Robert Ovens as Chief Product Officer
Buildkite Welcomes Dr Michelle Deaker as Board Member