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Hitachi Vantara adds AI analytics tools to VSP One
Data Analytics

Hitachi Vantara adds AI analytics tools to VSP One

Enterprises could cut AI data-handling overhead as the storage group adds native analytics, governed model access and faster object storage to VSP One.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms
Data Analytics

Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms

The update aims to help large firms use AI for longer-running work without exposing sensitive data, while keeping every action auditable.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Spectra Logic launches software to delay storage expansion
Archiving

Spectra Logic launches software to delay storage expansion

Higher flash prices are pushing organisations to squeeze more life from existing systems before spending on new storage hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Google Cloud makes LookML indexing generally available
Data governance

Google Cloud makes LookML indexing generally available

Enterprises using AI agents should get more reliable revenue and churn calculations as governed LookML definitions are now indexed in Knowledge Catalog by default.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations
Data sovereignty

Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations

The new tool aims to speed legal and regulatory casework while preserving a traceable record of each AI-generated answer for scrutiny.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Rubrik launches hosted backup for on-premise NAS data
Data Protection

Rubrik launches hosted backup for on-premise NAS data

The hosted service shifts backup storage and maintenance off site, aimed at enterprises under pressure from rising hardware costs and ransomware risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Denodo named Gartner leader for seventh year in row
Manufacturing

Denodo named Gartner leader for seventh year in row

The ranking underscores rising demand for governed data access as businesses adapt their systems to support AI workloads and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google brings multimodal BigQuery analytics into GA
Data Analytics

Google brings multimodal BigQuery analytics into GA

Teams can now analyse images, video and documents in BigQuery without moving them out of Cloud Storage, cutting context loss and extra pipelines.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
ABBYY launches PHOENIX Plus for document automation
Risk & Compliance

ABBYY launches PHOENIX Plus for document automation

Enterprises can now add generative AI to Vantage workflows as ABBYY targets harder-to-read documents while keeping data within its hosted environment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Sprinklr brings customer feedback AI tools to Gemini
Customer Experience

Sprinklr brings customer feedback AI tools to Gemini

Gemini Enterprise users can analyse surveys, reviews and social posts without leaving their existing workflows, as Sprinklr expands access to its feedback tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Zetaris launches AI data harness with SpaceXAI tie-up
Data governance

Zetaris launches AI data harness with SpaceXAI tie-up

The tie-up could help enterprise AI tools reach live data more securely, while Zetaris claims its cloud service may cut total cost of ownership by up to 67%.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Data issues stall AI projects at most organisations
Digital Transformation

Data issues stall AI projects at most organisations

Most organisations are still losing time on manual data prep and siloed records, with 86% reporting AI disruption in the past year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations
Data Analytics

Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations

Forensic and compliance teams can now trace AI-generated answers back to source documents, a safeguard aimed at court and regulator scrutiny.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Jaguar Land Rover renews Aiimi partnership on data
Manufacturing

Jaguar Land Rover renews Aiimi partnership on data

The renewal gives Jaguar Land Rover continued access to Aiimi's Workplace AI platform as manufacturers seek better control of legacy data before wider AI rollouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Enterprises report AI maturity but struggle to show ROI
Data Analytics

Enterprises report AI maturity but struggle to show ROI

Only 28% of firms in Komprise's survey have measured AI returns, despite 68% saying their organisations are already maturing or mature in AI.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Conexiom opens headless platform for order automation
Customer Relationship Management

Conexiom opens headless platform for order automation

Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual rekeying as Conexiom lets developers embed order and invoice automation into existing systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Teradata expands sovereign AI with air-gapped cloud
Data Analytics

Teradata expands sovereign AI with air-gapped cloud

Governments and regulated industries can now run sensitive AI workloads in fully isolated environments without public internet access, Teradata said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CTERA launches engineering service for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

CTERA launches engineering service for enterprise AI

Enterprises struggling to move AI projects into production can now get CTERA engineers embedded with their teams to prepare data and build workflows safely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month