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Kiwi Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Data Fabric

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Fabric.

What to know about Data Fabric

Data Fabric is an evolving approach in data management that integrates and connects diverse data sources across multiple environments, enabling businesses to access, manage, and analyze data more effectively. This infrastructure facilitates seamless data flow and supports advanced applications such as AI, automation, and real-time analytics, helping organisations address complex data challenges that arise from digital transformation.

The recent developments in data fabric technologies highlight innovations in AI-powered data management, enhanced integration platforms, and cloud-native solutions. Industry players are introducing sophisticated platforms that combine data virtualization, automation, and compliance features to improve operational efficiency, agility, and insight generation. Exploring the latest stories provides valuable insights into how data fabric solutions are shaping the future of data-driven business strategies and technology landscapes.

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Recent Data Fabric News

Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses
Chief Financial Officer

Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses

Businesses can now query governed company data in natural language as Databricks expands its Genie suite to reduce errors and speed decisions.

2 days ago

HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments
Storage

HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments

HPE has expanded its self-driving networking strategy with new AI, security and data centre capabilities across enterprise environments.

2 days ago

CTERA links file data to n8n automation for AI use
Contact Centre

CTERA links file data to n8n automation for AI use

Enterprise users can now feed governed file content into automated and AI workflows without custom code, reducing engineering overhead.

3 days ago

Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks
Virtual Private Networks

Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks

Acquirers could cut months from post-deal IT integration, as the tie-up aims to let staff use applications on day one after closing.

Last week

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push
Digital Transformation

Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push

The deal broadens Megaport's AI push by joining network, compute and data services in one platform for customers across multiple clouds and data centres.

Last week

Alation launches central governance for semantic models
Manufacturing

Alation launches central governance for semantic models

The new feature is meant to curb conflicting AI and analytics outputs by keeping business terms and metrics in one governed layer across platforms.

This month

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI
Manufacturing

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI

The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.

This month

Thomson Reuters builds AI data platform on Snowflake
Digital Transformation

Thomson Reuters builds AI data platform on Snowflake

The shift is speeding up legal and regulatory analysis, with some Thomson Reuters workloads now running up to 3.4 times faster.

This month

Starburst launches Enterprise Intelligence Platform for AI
Digital Transformation

Starburst launches Enterprise Intelligence Platform for AI

Enterprises can now run AI on governed data across distributed systems, as the rollout aims to cut cost, risk and duplication in fragmented estates.

This month

Hyland launches agentic AI platform for enterprises
Productivity

Hyland launches agentic AI platform for enterprises

Regulated firms could gain tighter oversight and faster document workflows as Hyland adds agent controls, context tools and sector packages.

This month

Informatica adds Snowflake governance tools for AI
Integration

Informatica adds Snowflake governance tools for AI

The new controls aim to help enterprises scale AI and analytics on Snowflake without compromising data governance, access or traceability.

Last month

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
Productivity

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis

It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.

Last month

FintechOS Data Core lands on Google Cloud Marketplace
Digital Transformation

FintechOS Data Core lands on Google Cloud Marketplace

Financial firms can now buy and deploy FintechOS's governed data layer through Google Cloud, speeding procurement for AI projects.

Last month

Denodo adds AWS links for agentic AI & data governance
Manufacturing

Denodo adds AWS links for agentic AI & data governance

Poor data quality has been slowing enterprise AI roll-outs, prompting Denodo to link live governed data to AWS agentic tools across multiple services.

Last month

Appian adds AI-assisted development & MCP integration
Digital Transformation

Appian adds AI-assisted development & MCP integration

Enterprises could gain more governed AI workflows as the software maker links agents, legacy app modernisation and Snowflake data access.

Last month

HPE unveils GreenLake upgrades for AI & private cloud
Disaster Recovery

HPE unveils GreenLake upgrades for AI & private cloud

Rising virtualisation costs and AI demands are pushing organisations towards HPE's updated GreenLake stack for simpler private cloud and data protection.

Last month

Boomi expands ServiceNow partnership for AI workflows
Productivity

Boomi expands ServiceNow partnership for AI workflows

The expanded pact lets customers pull live data from legacy systems into ServiceNow workflows, cutting friction for AI projects and procurement.

Last month

Acceldata & ServiceNow tie data quality to AI workflows
Productivity

Acceldata & ServiceNow tie data quality to AI workflows

Businesses using AI agents may gain faster issue resolution as Acceldata’s quality scores feed into ServiceNow workflows and incident handling.

Last month

SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
Big Data

SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push

The deal could help customers analyse SAP and non-SAP data together, as businesses struggle to make artificial intelligence useful across fragmented systems.

Last month

Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow
Data Protection

Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow

Enterprises in regulated sectors can now query sensitive data in place, as Cloudera says the new ServiceNow link cuts duplication and compliance risk.

Last month