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Firebolt opens Singapore hub to boost data & AI in APAC
Data Analytics

Firebolt opens Singapore hub to boost data & AI in APAC

Firebolt has launched a new hub in Singapore to support rising demand for real-time data analytics and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Confluent launches Streaming Agents to scale real-time AI
DevOps

Confluent launches Streaming Agents to scale real-time AI

Confluent unveils Streaming Agents in Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink, enabling businesses to scale AI agents that analyse and act on real-time data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners
Unified Communications

Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners

Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Document Management

Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Onehouse unveils Open Engines for flexible data lakehouses
Hyperscale

Onehouse unveils Open Engines for flexible data lakehouses

Onehouse launches Open Engines, enabling users to deploy open compute engines on its lakehouse platform, boosting query speeds and cutting cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Revolutionising manufacturing: How data streaming drives decision making
Data Analytics

Revolutionising manufacturing: How data streaming drives decision making

As Australia embraces Industry 4.0, real-time data streaming is revolutionising manufacturing, driving efficiencies and transforming decision-making processes.

By Simon Laskaj • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
Data Analytics

StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC

StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Confluent enhances Tableflow for improved data accessibility
Marketing Technologies

Confluent enhances Tableflow for improved data accessibility

Confluent has unveiled enhancements to Tableflow, improving access to operational data for analytics and AI within its cloud platform, according to executives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Confluent launches tools in cloud for simpler AI apps
Data Analytics

Confluent launches tools in cloud for simpler AI apps

Confluent unveils new features in Confluent Cloud aimed at simplifying the development of real-time AI apps, enhancing workflows and boosting cost efficiencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Confluent & Databricks join forces for AI data solutions
Data Analytics

Confluent & Databricks join forces for AI data solutions

Confluent has teamed up with Databricks to enhance real-time data accessibility, empowering AI solutions for enterprises facing data silos.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Confluent sees strong growth in Q4 2024 cloud revenue
Financial results

Confluent sees strong growth in Q4 2024 cloud revenue

Confluent has reported robust growth in Q4 2024, with cloud revenue soaring by 38% year-on-year to USD $138 million, reflecting strong demand for its data services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Confluent unveils advanced platform for Apache Flink
Virtualisation

Confluent unveils advanced platform for Apache Flink

Confluent has launched its Confluent Platform for Apache Flink, enhancing security and management for on-premises applications in cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
MongoDB expands AI programme with six new partners
EduTech

MongoDB expands AI programme with six new partners

MongoDB has expanded its AI Applications Program by welcoming six new partners, including IBM and Capgemini, to enhance AI integration and solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
MongoDB expands AI programme with major industry partners
Data Analytics

MongoDB expands AI programme with major industry partners

MongoDB has expanded its AI Applications Program, welcoming industry giants like Capgemini and IBM to enhance generative AI offerings and integration options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion
Digital Transformation

Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion

Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

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UK executives face decision challenges due to data delays
Marketing Technologies

UK executives face decision challenges due to data delays

A study reveals that over half of UK C-suite leaders feel disconnected from real-time data, highlighting urgent needs for improved data practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024
Generative AI

AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024

A shortage of skilled professionals is threatening AI implementation in 2024, with 68% of UK IT leaders citing it as the primary obstacle, Confluent's study reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024