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Aston Barclay partners with IDHL for digital expansion
Customer Experience

Aston Barclay partners with IDHL for digital expansion

Aston Barclay has engaged digital agency IDHL to enhance its marketing strategy, aiming to boost revenue and improve customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations
Generative AI

Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations

Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports
Generative AI

Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports

MIT's new report shows early adopters of generative AI in data and analytics expect to see an ROI of 100%+ within three years, gaining a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
The alignment of CMO and CTO goals in the new era of data collaboration
Data Protection

The alignment of CMO and CTO goals in the new era of data collaboration

In the post-digital age, aligning CMO and CTO goals through Data Clean Rooms offers a secure balance between innovative data usage and stringent privacy compliance.

By Richard Knott • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity
Digital Transformation

Generative AI drives major boost in digital enterprise maturity

Generative AI propels digital maturity, with 29% of firms leading transformation versus 4% last year, as per F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Five steps to enhance your data strategy using AI
Customer Experience

Five steps to enhance your data strategy using AI

Twilio's new report outlines five critical steps for enhancing your data strategy with AI, focusing on personalisation and real-time data activation.

By Ben Chamlet • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Edge Computing

FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges

Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Living with error margin in thriving data-led and data-fed businesses
Data Analytics

Living with error margin in thriving data-led and data-fed businesses

Perfectionism is not a prerequisite for becoming a market leader and may actually harm those prospects.

By Michael Ogilvie • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
AI drives 27% rise in IT spend but firms lack data strategy
Edge Computing

AI drives 27% rise in IT spend but firms lack data strategy

Couchbase's new survey reveals a 27% rise in IT modernisation spending driven by AI, but 59% of businesses fear their data strategies are inadequate for GenAI demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic

Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data Strategy stories

Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest to enhance AI & Salesforce
Digital Transformation

Decision Inc. acquires ProQuest to enhance AI & Salesforce

Decision Inc. has acquired ProQuest Consulting, enhancing its consultancy offerings and boosting its team in Australia to nearly 400 employees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
NetApp appoints Jim Burke as ANZ Senior Sales Director
NetApp

NetApp appoints Jim Burke as ANZ Senior Sales Director

NetApp has appointed Jim Burke as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging over 25 years of tech experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
UK firms hindered by fragmented data processes, says study
Data Analytics

UK firms hindered by fragmented data processes, says study

Alteryx's research reveals that 61% of UK firms suffer from fragmented data processes, obstructing effective collaboration and innovation in analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies
Data Analytics

Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies

Fintech firm Uni has integrated Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to enhance data management, enabling rapid decision-making and improving customer experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Snowflake highlights AI's transformative role in India
Digital Transformation

Snowflake highlights AI's transformative role in India

At the Snowflake World Tour in Mumbai, experts proclaimed the vital link between AI and data, showcasing transformative impacts on Indian enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Snowflake heralds AI transformation for Indian enterprises
Unified Communications

Snowflake heralds AI transformation for Indian enterprises

Snowflake emphasised its vision for transforming Indian enterprises through AI and data strategies at the World Tour in Delhi, spotlighting success stories and new innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption
Marketing Technologies

Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption

A new Fivetran and MIT Technology Review Insights report reveals data readiness as a key barrier to AI adoption, with 60% of organisations needing better data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024