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Inde appoints Nish Sudhakaran as AI & data director
Digital Transformation

Inde appoints Nish Sudhakaran as AI & data director

The hire bolsters Inde's push into AI and data services as New Zealand firms grapple with governance and security before deployment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Data Strategy stories

Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance
Software-as-a-Service

Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance

The deal gives enterprises one platform to classify and govern unstructured files before using them in AI systems, reducing compliance risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities
Software-as-a-Service

Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities

Higher education institutions face mounting storage bills as Microsoft 365 Education moves to pooled limits, prompting a data rethink.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Spinnaker names Rex Young as Chief Information Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Spinnaker names Rex Young as Chief Information Officer

The hire underscores Spinnaker's push to scale global support and AI tools as demand rises for alternatives to vendor-led software services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration
Data Protection

Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration

Poor data housekeeping is adding cost, risk and delays to RISE with SAP projects, with some firms losing over EUR 100,000 a month.

By Phillip Miltiades • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Spinnaker appoints Rex Young as Chief Information Officer
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker appoints Rex Young as Chief Information Officer

Demand for third-party software support is forcing Spinnaker to harden systems and security as it scales globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Google buys Spirit data for AI training, say executives
Data Protection

Google buys Spirit data for AI training, say executives

The sale has spotlighted a new class of AI training assets, with customer-service records now valued at more than USD $10 million.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
AI agents outpace trust in enterprise data, survey finds
Data Analytics

AI agents outpace trust in enterprise data, survey finds

Most firms are still struggling to verify the data behind AI agents, even as more move them from pilots into production.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
5 common data governance pitfalls and how to fix them
Data Protection

5 common data governance pitfalls and how to fix them

Weak governance leaves firms exposed to compliance risk, duplicate records and faulty decisions as data volumes keep rising across departments.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Cloudera launches hybrid AI platform at Singapore event
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera launches hybrid AI platform at Singapore event

Asia Pacific firms are reworking data systems to meet AI rules, as Cloudera unveils a hybrid platform aimed at keeping data in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Databricks Ventures backs Advancing Analytics growth
Data Analytics

Databricks Ventures backs Advancing Analytics growth

The funding will help more enterprises shift older data systems onto Databricks tools as demand for AI deployment services accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
Digital Transformation

Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality

Poor data quality is still holding back AI and reporting, even as businesses add specialist roles and restructure their data teams.

By Shivani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right
Customer Relationship Management

Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right

Only 7% of organisations say their data is ready for AI, risking weaker personalisation and costlier technology investments.

By Emma Sahota • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Why You Need Phone Validation in Your Customer Data Toolkit
Customer Relationship Management

Why You Need Phone Validation in Your Customer Data Toolkit

Invalid customer phone numbers can drive up costs, disrupt messages and weaken fraud checks across marketing and support systems.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data Strategy stories

Esri Ireland partners DataBuilders to connect data
Smart Cities

Esri Ireland partners DataBuilders to connect data

Irish organisations could cut delivery risk and duplication as the firms link scattered data for GIS, cloud and AI projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
ANS Academy expands AI leadership apprenticeship sixfold
Digital Transformation

ANS Academy expands AI leadership apprenticeship sixfold

Growing employer demand has pushed the AI leadership apprenticeship to six cohorts, with 71 learners now in the pipeline.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
AI doesn't have a workforce problem, it has a leadership problem
Digital Transformation

AI doesn't have a workforce problem, it has a leadership problem

Only 18% of organisations are turning AI investment into measurable growth, highlighting a leadership gap that may slow adoption across ASEAN.

By Sandeep Sarkar • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026