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Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite

Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

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Siemens adds Arm Zena support to boost AI vehicle design
Semiconductors

Siemens adds Arm Zena support to boost AI vehicle design

Siemens has integrated Arm's new Zena Compute Subsystems into its PAVE360 platform, accelerating AI-driven software development for automotive design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs
Storage

VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs

VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2, featuring V-ScaleFlow tech to slash AI storage costs and speed up data management on Kubernetes clusters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Snowflake unveils Gen2 warehouse, AI tools for analytics
Ransomware

Snowflake unveils Gen2 warehouse, AI tools for analytics

Snowflake launches Gen2 Standard Warehouse and AI tools, boosting analytics speed by 2.1x and automating resource management for firms worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Snowflake launches Openflow to speed AI data integration
Data Analytics

Snowflake launches Openflow to speed AI data integration

Snowflake launches Openflow, a service enabling rapid, seamless data integration to accelerate AI initiatives across diverse enterprise ecosystems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Snowflake unveils AI tools for data analytics, migration
Data Analytics

Snowflake unveils AI tools for data analytics, migration

Snowflake launches AI tools Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI to simplify data analytics and speed up migration from legacy systems globally, cutting costs by up to 60%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation
Data Analytics

Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation

Canva uses Snowflake AI Data Cloud to accelerate B2B growth, personalise user experiences, and support global expansion with over 230 million monthly users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe
Digital Transformation

Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe

Sage has extended its Embedded Services to North America and Europe, enabling partners to integrate accounting tools directly into their platforms for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Teradata & Fivetran team up to streamline data integration
Software-as-a-Service

Teradata & Fivetran team up to streamline data integration

Teradata partners with Fivetran to streamline automated data integration, enabling real-time data movement into Teradata VantageCloud for AI and analytics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
Data Analytics

dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance

dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Matillion appoints ex-Google leader to boost AI data platform
Data Analytics

Matillion appoints ex-Google leader to boost AI data platform

Matillion appoints ex-Google and Microsoft leader Frank Weigel as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-focused Data Productivity Cloud platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
Marketing Technologies

Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning

Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Starburst unveils AI Agent & Workflows for enterprise data
Hybrid Cloud

Starburst unveils AI Agent & Workflows for enterprise data

Starburst launches AI Agent and AI Workflows to boost enterprise AI deployment, enhancing data access, security, and cost control across hybrid environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Citi invests in Starburst to advance secure AI data solutions
Storage

Citi invests in Starburst to advance secure AI data solutions

Starburst secures strategic investment from Citi to advance its scalable, secure data platform, supporting AI-ready solutions for global enterprises and major banks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Starburst rolls out AI features for unified data access
Data Analytics

Starburst rolls out AI features for unified data access

Starburst unveils new platform features to unify data access and boost enterprise AI projects across hybrid and multi-cloud environments securely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Unified Communications

FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners

FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

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Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking
Digital Transformation

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025