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Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Data Protection

Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Data sharing stories

AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
Data Protection

AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support

Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.

By Sean Mitchell • 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
Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships
Digital Transformation

Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Every retail company needs to be a technology company
Hybrid Cloud

Every retail company needs to be a technology company

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.

By Carolyn Duby • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Kiteworks brings TDF controls to secure data beyond perimeters
Data Protection

Kiteworks brings TDF controls to secure data beyond perimeters

Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration
Data Analytics

Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration

SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Celonis & Databricks go hand in hand to drive enterprise AI adoption
AI Agents

Celonis & Databricks go hand in hand to drive enterprise AI adoption

Celonis and Databricks have partnered to enable live data sharing and AI-powered process intelligence, boosting enterprise AI adoption and operational efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Saviynt & CrowdStrike unify identity & endpoint security data
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt & CrowdStrike unify identity & endpoint security data

Saviynt has integrated with CrowdStrike Falcon to share security data, enhancing real-time threat detection and speeding response in hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data sharing stories

Open Banking goes live: What it means for Kiwi small businesses
Digital Transformation

Open Banking goes live: What it means for Kiwi small businesses

Open Banking goes live in New Zealand, promising faster, safer payments and real-time cashflow visibility for Kiwi small businesses.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record
Digital Transformation

Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record

NHS-owned Interweave wins HFMA digital value award after saving GBP £4.1 million, 166,000 staff hours and cutting ambulance journeys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
Power / Energy

Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive

Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Unmio one of 10 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize recipients
Data Protection

Unmio one of 10 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize recipients

Unmio has secured USD $175,000 from the J.M.K. Innovation Prize to scale privacy-focused data tech for vulnerable communities and social impact groups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI & data sharing unite NZ power firms to boost grid resilience
Drones

AI & data sharing unite NZ power firms to boost grid resilience

Four major New Zealand power firms unite with Google X's Tapestry project to use AI for smarter grid inspections, boosting resilience for 510,000 customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist
Digital Transformation

UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist

UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Singapore public sector eyes AI cost savings amid adoption barriers
Digital Transformation

Singapore public sector eyes AI cost savings amid adoption barriers

Singapore's public sector sees AI as key for cost savings and service gains but faces hurdles like unclear ROI, data privacy fears, and legacy systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025