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CeMAT Australia 2024 focuses on tech & sustainability
Supply Chain

CeMAT Australia 2024 focuses on tech & sustainability

CeMAT Australia 2024 in Melbourne spotlighted tech and sustainability in the supply chain, showcasing innovations and discussions aimed at improving industry practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Data Army crafts modern data solution for MA Money
Data Analytics

Data Army crafts modern data solution for MA Money

Data Army, a leading Australian data consultancy, develops a ground-breaking data solution for fast-growing non-bank mortgage lender MA Money.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Data Army & Hightouch team up to transform data solutions
Marketing Technologies

Data Army & Hightouch team up to transform data solutions

Data Army has partnered with Hightouch, a global Composable Customer Data Platform, to provide Australian businesses with innovative data solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

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Data Warehousing stories

Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn
Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Exclusive: ClickHouse CTO Alexey Milovidov on AI and analytics
Data Analytics

Exclusive: ClickHouse CTO Alexey Milovidov on AI and analytics

ClickHouse's open-source database powers real-time, high-scale analytics for AI-driven businesses, reshaping how enterprises harness data instantly and interactively.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast

Cloudera's AI strategy overcomes legacy system challenges, helping clients like an oil giant save USD $1 billion and transform enterprise data use.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades
Data Analytics

Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades

Rimini Street's Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Henon unveils "zero-error" AI agent for equity analytics
Data Analytics

Henon unveils "zero-error" AI agent for equity analytics

Henon launches HenonGPT, an AI toolkit providing precise, error-free financial data and insights for private equity and credit firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
CData launches accelerator to simplify Databricks integration
Hybrid Cloud

CData launches accelerator to simplify Databricks integration

CData has launched a Databricks Integration Accelerator, cutting integration time by 90% and simplifying data pipeline management with a no-code framework.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks
Fintech

Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks

New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions

Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Encryption

Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Crayon teams up with Microsoft for exciting AI roadshow
Digital Transformation

Crayon teams up with Microsoft for exciting AI roadshow

Crayon has partnered with Microsoft for a roadshow unveiling AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Newgen Software earns spot in Gartner guide for grant management solutions
Health Technologies

Newgen Software earns spot in Gartner guide for grant management solutions

Newgen Software has been recognised in Gartner's guide as a key player in grant management solutions for state and local Governments, marking a major achievement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Databricks to acquire Tabular to boost data interoperability
Data Analytics

Databricks to acquire Tabular to boost data interoperability

Databricks to acquire Tabular, aiming to bridge gaps in Delta Lake and Iceberg interoperability, enhancing its lakehouse architecture's open-source capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Fivetran introduces new SDKs to boost third-party vendor integration options
Network Infrastructure

Fivetran introduces new SDKs to boost third-party vendor integration options

Data solution provider Fivetran has introduced two SDKs to expand integration options for third-party vendors on its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

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UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers

New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025