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A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption
Data Protection

A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption

Boards are rushing into AI deployments, but leaders say weak data governance and security gaps are now threatening trust and returns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
Data Protection

5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026

Data quality is overtaking AI as a top concern in 2026, with CDOs under pressure to prove the information behind automated decisions is trustworthy.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Chipmind launches RTL Canvas for AI chip design review
Semiconductors

Chipmind launches RTL Canvas for AI chip design review

The new canvas is aimed at easing a chip design review bottleneck as AI-generated RTL outpaces human engineers' ability to check it.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects
Network Infrastructure

French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects

French councils are turning IoT networks into shared infrastructure for water, lighting and waste services, reducing costs and vendor lock-in.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Data Protection

5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI

Poor-quality data can derail AI projects, leaving businesses with biased predictions, weak insights and higher compliance risk.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Cloudbeds & Journey launch shared hotel loyalty network
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudbeds & Journey launch shared hotel loyalty network

Independent hotels could win repeat bookings from big chains and OTAs as Cloudbeds and Journey pool loyalty rewards across a shared network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Data Analytics

Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises

Enterprises risk missing business gains unless data quality is managed continuously from source to decision, experts say.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
SEI appoints AI chiefs to speed up strategy & data
Digital Transformation

SEI appoints AI chiefs to speed up strategy & data

Pressure is mounting on financial firms to turn AI pilots into measurable results as SEI adds new leadership to its data overhaul.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Wassist raises USD $1.1 million for WhatsApp commerce
Customer Experience

Wassist raises USD $1.1 million for WhatsApp commerce

The London startup aims to help smaller retailers turn WhatsApp chats into sales as it begins growth with fresh pre-seed funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks
Data Protection

Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks

The models are aimed at developers and enterprises, with Microsoft saying internal training could cut costs and improve control in regulated industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Ataccama adds trusted data products to ONE platform
Data governance

Ataccama adds trusted data products to ONE platform

Trusted data signals are being pushed into AI workflows as Ataccama deepens its Snowflake links and targets governance gaps across enterprises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

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Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers
Software-as-a-Service

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers

With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Data Protection

Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang

Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Marc Lewis launches SCAFFOLD to preserve creative voice
Software-as-a-Service

Marc Lewis launches SCAFFOLD to preserve creative voice

Creative workers wary of AI sameness now have a tool designed to keep their personal voice intact while automating routine tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Australian IT leaders say data gaps stall AI scale
Digital Transformation

Australian IT leaders say data gaps stall AI scale

A lack of live data infrastructure is leaving most Australian IT leaders unable to scale AI, according to new research from Confluent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
WorkPro improves platform for verified employment data
Software-as-a-Service

WorkPro improves platform for verified employment data

Workers could gain more control over verified employment records as WorkPro's new platform aims to cut repeated compliance checks across jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework
Data Analytics

How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework

Bad data is costing Australian firms about AUD A$493,000 a year and slowing decisions in mid-sized businesses.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026