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AI personalisation in FMCG must be invisible to earn trust

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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New research shows UK consumers prefer AI personalisation in FMCG to be subtle, with only 8% wanting more obvious AI interactions with brands.
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Australian brands lag in AI, data & privacy readiness: report

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.
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The new customer data imperative: Real-life challenges and recommendations

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Organisations face data silos and quality issues in customer data investments, yet marketing-IT collaboration and clear use cases help unlock value, experts reveal.
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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
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Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.
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Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.
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Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.
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Most firms overestimate data resilience, risking USD $400 billion

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam unveils the Data Resilience Maturity Model to help organisations assess and enhance data resilience amid rising IT downtime costs.
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Australian organisations have two key reasons to double down on data management

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Amidst growing data volumes, Australian organisations face dual challenges: capitalising on valuable insights while safeguarding against rising security threats.
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MHP Consulting & OneTrust form strategic partnership

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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MHP Consulting has forged a strategic partnership with OneTrust, aiming to enhance digital compliance solutions across Europe and North America.
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AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI strategies, leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.
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UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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The UK government's use of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny, with experts highlighting urgent investment needs to overcome barriers and enhance public services.
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SiteMinder appoints New Chief Technology & Data Officers

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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SiteMinder has appointed Mike Rogers as Chief Data Officer and Tomas Varsavsky as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its data strategy and technology stack.
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Data success linked to AI through effective management

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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A Publicis Sapient report reveals a stark divide in AI implementation success, with many firms struggling due to immature data strategies, especially in Australia.
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Want to hire a fractional CMO or CDO? Here’s what you need to know

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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As flexible work arrangements rise, businesses are increasingly turning to fractional CMOs and CDOs for expert marketing leadership at reduced costs.
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NetApp unveils enhanced storage solutions, ASA A-Series

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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NetApp has unveiled updates to its storage portfolio, introducing the ASA A20, A30, and A50 systems, starting at USD $25,000, to meet modern workload demands.
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Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.
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Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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With unstructured data comprising 80-90% of global information, businesses must adopt modern management technologies to unlock its hidden value effectively.
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Cribl surpasses $200m annual recurring revenue mark

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Cribl has announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, recording over 70% growth, following a $319 million funding round in 2024.
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Westcon-Comstor announces key leadership promotions

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Westcon-Comstor has promoted several leaders, emphasising its commitment to data, digital sales, and cybersecurity in a bid to accelerate growth.