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Why data engineers are becoming private equity's most strategic asset
Data Analytics

Why data engineers are becoming private equity's most strategic asset

Private equity firms are realising that involving data engineers early in strategy boosts insights and value beyond just technical support roles.

By Leo Valan • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Building smarter deals in a fragmented world
Digital Transformation

Building smarter deals in a fragmented world

Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.

By Balagopal Ravibalan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why AI will fail without a single version of truth
Digital Transformation

Why AI will fail without a single version of truth

AI chatbots are failing to improve customer service as incomplete data and trust issues cause frustration, prompting firms to reintegrate human agents.

By Phil Smith • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Integration stories

CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity
Data Analytics

CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity

CData's Connect AI now enables Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to access and act on live data from 350+ enterprise systems, boosting AI-driven business insights.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI
Data Analytics

Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI

Cribl partners with Microsoft to integrate Cribl Stream into Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, boosting real-time data analytics for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Informatica & Microsoft boost AI agent trust with cloud data
Digital Transformation

Informatica & Microsoft boost AI agent trust with cloud data

Informatica and Microsoft unite to enhance AI agents' trustworthiness by integrating cloud data services with Microsoft Foundry for secure, compliant AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Informatica, Microsoft expand partnership for agentic AI
Data Analytics

Informatica, Microsoft expand partnership for agentic AI

Informatica and Microsoft enhance AI agent capabilities by integrating trusted data management with Microsoft Foundry for secure, compliant enterprise AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability
Digital Transformation

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Integration stories

Singapore leaders face data hurdles in race to scale AI power
Data Analytics

Singapore leaders face data hurdles in race to scale AI power

Singaporean leaders face challenges in data infrastructure as pressure mounts to scale AI, with many struggling to ensure reliable, integrated data for success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Adeptia launches Accelerator Packs to automate insurance data
Robotic Process Automation

Adeptia launches Accelerator Packs to automate insurance data

Adeptia has launched Accelerator Packs for its Automate platform to streamline manual data processes in insurance, cutting errors and boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
Data Analytics

Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud
Data Protection

Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud

Proximus Global and EnStream have launched an API to help Canadian firms verify if mobile numbers have been reassigned, combating recycled phone number fraud.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
For CFOs to achieve ROI with AI: Focus on production, not pilots
Customer Relationship Management

For CFOs to achieve ROI with AI: Focus on production, not pilots

CFOs should focus on integrating AI into finance workflows rather than pilots, as this drives measurable ROI and operational efficiency in budgeting and payments.

By Konstantin Dzhengozov • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Digital Transformation

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hyades AI platform brings nutrient-specific insights to farmers
Agricultural Technology

Hyades AI platform brings nutrient-specific insights to farmers

Hyades has launched an AI platform that uses satellite data to provide farmers with precise nutrient-specific insights, enhancing crop and soil health management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It
Digital Transformation

AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It

AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.

By Michael Cali • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025