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Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption
Marketing Technologies

Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption

A new Fivetran and MIT Technology Review Insights report reveals data readiness as a key barrier to AI adoption, with 60% of organisations needing better data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Unified Communications

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges

AI brings transformative potential to Australia's manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.

By James Schwarz • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Partnership aims to help Australian businesses with Privacy compliance
Risk & Compliance

Partnership aims to help Australian businesses with Privacy compliance

This partnership emerges in response to recent high-profile data breaches and the Australian Government's significant overhaul of privacy laws, representing the most extensive revamp in decades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Data sharing stories

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Data Analytics

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

By Patrick Bangert and Andrew Kirk • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Snowflake's Data Clean Rooms now available after Samooha acquisition
Unified Communications

Snowflake's Data Clean Rooms now available after Samooha acquisition

Data cloud firm, Snowflake, makes innovative data clean rooms available, enabling secure and efficient data collaboration and sharing across businesses thanks to new acquisition, Samooha.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks
Risk & Compliance

Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks

Ascent One unveils a game-changing multi-functional platform, merging education admissions, agent management, and marketing, promising to overhaul education sector procedures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption
EduTech

Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption

IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.

By Lee Ming Kai • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Data protection bill revision could revive SMBs' comms strategies
Data Analytics

Data protection bill revision could revive SMBs' comms strategies

Tweaking of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could spur 50% of UK's SMBs to upgrade communication strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Tech removing barriers to green construction practices
Power / Energy

Tech removing barriers to green construction practices

APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution
Data Analytics

TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution

TDengine, a trailblazing data historian firm, receives top accolade from Frost and Sullivan as the Best in Class in Global Industrial Data Management Solutions, affirming its leadership in leading the industry towards its next growth phase.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns
EduTech

Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns

Dovetail's study finds that 40% of users face financial loss due to 'dark design' tactics on eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection
Encryption

Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection

Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database
Unified Communications

Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database

Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Intel & Databricks collaborate for enhanced data management efficiency
Notebook

Intel & Databricks collaborate for enhanced data management efficiency

Intel partners with Databricks to improve data management efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces
Cloud Services

BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces

BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Scrumconnect Consulting wins £12.75 million Ministry of Justice contract
Government

Scrumconnect Consulting wins £12.75 million Ministry of Justice contract

Scrumconnect Consulting secures a £12.75m contract to exclusively manage the Ministry of Justice's Common Platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023