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Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform
Storage

Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform

Teradata unveils an autonomous knowledge platform that unifies AI, analytics and governed data, aiming to run enterprise agents in cloud or on site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Amperity launches AI tools for real-time customer action
Customer Experience

Amperity launches AI tools for real-time customer action

Amperity adds AI assistants and live customer data tools to help brands act during website visits, basket abandonments and other interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Unified Communications

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations

Twilio expands platform with persistent conversation tools as it seeks to unify human agents and AI across customer service and sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
Manufacturing

SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push

SAP to acquire Dremio in a bid to bolster its data platform, with the Chief Technology Officer touting open standards for AI-ready analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow
Data Protection

Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow

Cloudera and ServiceNow deepen partnership with a zero-copy connector aimed at governed AI workflows, hybrid data control and traceable automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Databricks pledges AUD $420 million for ANZ expansion
Digital Transformation

Databricks pledges AUD $420 million for ANZ expansion

Databricks to open bigger Sydney base and train 100,000 people across ANZ as demand for its AI tools surges beyond pilot projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Klaviyo launches Custom Skills for Customer Agent AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

Klaviyo launches Custom Skills for Customer Agent AI tool

Klaviyo adds Custom Skills to Customer Agent, letting brands tailor AI service workflows for returns, bookings and gifting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Troveo expands AI data platform into five categories
Gaming

Troveo expands AI data platform into five categories

Troveo broadens licensed AI data supply across five new categories, saying it has paid more than USD $20 million to content owners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms
Storage

Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms

Scality launches ARTESCA+ Veeam HA, a unified backup appliance for mid-size firms, pairing Veeam Data Platform with object storage and triple high availability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC
Robotics

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC

NCS signs AI deals with Mistral, VAST Data, Lian Xin and robotics firms to boost public safety operations across Singapore and Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead

Databricks hires Davinia Simon as Senior Director and Public Sector Lead for Australia and New Zealand to boost government AI and data strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Virtualisation

SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance

SAS updates its data management portfolio with cloud-native tools to improve governance, cut data movement and support analytics and AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe adds agent tools to Experience Manager Forms
Customer Experience

Adobe adds agent tools to Experience Manager Forms

Adobe rolls out agent-based tools for Experience Manager Forms, adding smarter creation, discovery and conversational completion features.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI rollout across plants
Digital Transformation

Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI rollout across plants

Tata Steel widens Google Cloud-driven AI deployment with 300-plus agents, cutting complaint turnaround times and automating shop-floor safety checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Penske launches supply chain insight platform & app
Data Protection

Penske launches supply chain insight platform & app

Penske Logistics unveils cloud-based Supply Chain Insight platform, with AI tools and mobile app giving customers real-time operational visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing
Data Protection

Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing

Liverpool deepens SAS partnership to use AI and analytics for personalised supporter marketing across web, mobile and social channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
Data Analytics

Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks

Alkami ties account opening, digital banking and marketing into one platform as regional banks and credit unions seek simpler vendor stacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month