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EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use
Data Protection

EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use

The EU AI Act's latest rules, effective from 2 August, push companies towards ethical AI use, influencing global standards and demanding robust data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
Data Science

EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks

The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Global Stories

UK leaders report confusion as digital transformation grows
Digital Transformation

UK leaders report confusion as digital transformation grows

A VML study reveals UK business leaders face growing confusion and reduced confidence as digital transformation complexity stalls progress and staff morale.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Cloudera upgrades AI services for secure on-premises deployment
Data Protection

Cloudera upgrades AI services for secure on-premises deployment

Cloudera upgrades its AI services to enable secure, GPU-accelerated generative AI apps within enterprise data centres, enhancing control and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25
Data Analytics

Cloudera celebrates AI innovation & partnerships at EVOLVE25

Cloudera's EVOLVE25 in Singapore celebrates AI innovation, recognising 24 finalists in its Data Impact Awards and fostering industry collaboration on AI challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Publicis Groupe NZ launches unified data intelligence hub
Data Analytics

Publicis Groupe NZ launches unified data intelligence hub

Publicis Groupe NZ has launched a Data Intelligence Hub uniting its agencies to offer integrated data and tech services for local businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment
Software-as-a-Service

Quest Software unveils new executives & USD $350m investment

Quest Software appoints new executive team and secures USD $350 million investment to boost AI, cybersecurity, and platform modernisation efforts globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Exclusive: ManageEngine's Vinayak Sreedhar highlights AI adoption challenges
Generative AI

Exclusive: ManageEngine's Vinayak Sreedhar highlights AI adoption challenges

AI adoption soars to 93% in ANZ firms amid growing worries over skills gaps, ethics, and employee trust, reveals ManageEngine survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Cloudera expands multi-cloud AI reach with Taikun acquisition
Virtualisation

Cloudera expands multi-cloud AI reach with Taikun acquisition

Cloudera broadens its multi-cloud AI capabilities with Taikun acquisition, enhancing unified data platform deployment across cloud and on-premise environments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Sensitive data exposure rises with employee use of GenAI tools
Marketing Technologies

Sensitive data exposure rises with employee use of GenAI tools

A quarter of files and 4.37% of prompts shared with GenAI tools contained sensitive data, raising security risks as employees use more AI applications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders
Digital Transformation

Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders

Quest Software appoints new leaders, Maureen Perrelli and Angela Maniscalco, to strengthen its Australian channel strategy and partner ecosystem.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises
Hybrid Cloud

Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises

North expands its secure AI platform, enabling enterprises to deploy customisable AI agents for enhanced productivity and data privacy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
BNI expands Cloudera partnership to advance secure AI banking
Data Analytics

BNI expands Cloudera partnership to advance secure AI banking

Bank Negara Indonesia partners with Cloudera to deploy AI-powered banking services securely, meeting Indonesia's strict regulatory and data sovereignty requirements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Denodo on why real-time data is key to AI success
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Denodo on why real-time data is key to AI success

Real-time data access is essential for AI-driven agility, as Denodo reveals how virtualisation boosts speed and governance in enterprise systems.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Singapore faces world's highest regulatory extortion risk
Data Protection

Singapore faces world's highest regulatory extortion risk

Singapore faces the world's highest risk of regulatory extortion from ransomware, with 66% of organisations threatened with regulatory complaints by cybercriminals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia
Clean technologies

Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia

An Australian project combines Indigenous knowledge with eDNA technology to empower local communities in climate-resilient biodiversity monitoring and conservation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Strengthening Indigenous sovereignty, claiming data back
Generative AI

Strengthening Indigenous sovereignty, claiming data back

Animikii and One Feather champion Indigenous data sovereignty by embedding Indigenous values into cloud tools and data governance.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025