Data infrastructure stories
The end of standalone CDPs?
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Recent mergers in MarTech signal the end of standalone CDPs, as companies focus on unified customer data platforms for seamless experiences.
Pure Storage unveils Enterprise Data Cloud for unified control
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Pure Storage launches Enterprise Data Cloud, offering centralised control and automation for managing data across on-premises, public cloud and hybrid environments.
Pure Storage launches next-gen FlashArray & FlashBlade for AI
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Pure Storage unveils next-gen FlashArray and FlashBlade updates, boosting performance for AI, machine learning, and high-demand workloads.
Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach
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New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.
Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
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Customer Data Platforms are evolving beyond marketing, becoming essential for unified data, AI readiness, and privacy compliance across enterprises.
Cloudera urges telcos to invest in AI or risk falling behind
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Cloudera warns telecom firms to invest in AI-driven networks or risk falling behind as data challenges stall sector progress and growth slows.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
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Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
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Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.
UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS
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The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early
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Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors
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Diliko launches a partner programme enabling IT firms to offer AI-driven data management to regulated sectors like healthcare, cutting infrastructure costs.
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
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AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.
Snowflake unveils Gen2 warehouse, AI tools for analytics
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Snowflake launches Gen2 Standard Warehouse and AI tools, boosting analytics speed by 2.1x and automating resource management for firms worldwide.
Snowflake unveils AI tools for data analytics, migration
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Snowflake launches AI tools Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI to simplify data analytics and speed up migration from legacy systems globally, cutting costs by up to 60%.
Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors
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Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
Canadian IT leaders weigh AI agent risks & opportunities
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Canadian IT security leaders see AI agents as vital to defence but worry about data readiness, with 85% urging security transformation amid rising AI threats.
Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM
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Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.
Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
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CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.
Citi invests in Starburst to advance secure AI data solutions
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Starburst secures strategic investment from Citi to advance its scalable, secure data platform, supporting AI-ready solutions for global enterprises and major banks.