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Incorta launches governed data tools for analytics & AI
Manufacturing

Incorta launches governed data tools for analytics & AI

Businesses will be able to build data pipelines in a governed environment, as Incorta seeks to cut tool sprawl and reduce AI errors.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Sumo Logic adds AI tools to cut telemetry costs upstream
DevOps

Sumo Logic adds AI tools to cut telemetry costs upstream

Rising telemetry volumes and AI use are pushing security teams to trim ingestion bills by filtering data before it reaches analytics systems.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links

Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud unveils Data Agent Kit for developers
Data Analytics

Google Cloud unveils Data Agent Kit for developers

The preview kit could cut the time data developers spend switching between warehouses, databases and storage while still needing approval for each action.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud launches Data Agent Kit for Airflow pipelines
DevOps

Google Cloud launches Data Agent Kit for Airflow pipelines

Data engineers may cut weeks of workflow setup as the open-source kit lets Airflow pipelines be built and monitored from an IDE.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Safe opens London Peak with free public sector passes
Digital Transformation

Safe opens London Peak with free public sector passes

Free passes for public sector staff and cheaper one-day tickets aim to widen attendance at Safe's 2027 London data conference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform
Data Analytics

AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform

The award underscores how AgProcure's automation could speed contract checks and reporting for retailers handling large volumes of purchasing data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform

Authorised AI agents will now be able to call Salesforce functions across clouds with existing permissions, reducing the need for custom integrations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Cloudera adds GPU acceleration to Apache Spark 4.1 pipelines
Private Cloud

Cloudera adds GPU acceleration to Apache Spark 4.1 pipelines

The new feature could cut Spark job runtimes by up to 4x, easing cloud bills for firms running data-heavy AI and analytics workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
Data Protection

Customer data integration: A data quality checklist

Poor data quality can make integrated customer records unreliable, driving wasted spend, compliance risk and manual correction work.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI

The update could help SAP users expose ERP data to AI agents without altering core systems, while cutting compute costs in BigQuery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks
Data Analytics

Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks

Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Simform's TrueMorph wins Microsoft Azure co-sell status
Digital Transformation

Simform's TrueMorph wins Microsoft Azure co-sell status

Customers can now buy Simform's data modernisation tool through Microsoft Marketplace, with purchases counting towards Azure spending commitments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Dell names ANZ partner award winners as AI focus grows
Hybrid Cloud

Dell names ANZ partner award winners as AI focus grows

Partners across Australia and New Zealand will gain more AI-linked incentives and tools as Dell reshapes its programme around customer demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data Transformation stories

Esri Ireland partners DataBuilders to connect data
Smart Cities

Esri Ireland partners DataBuilders to connect data

Irish organisations could cut delivery risk and duplication as the firms link scattered data for GIS, cloud and AI projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
Manufacturing

Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice

The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG
Software-as-a-Service

Informotion gains dual Microsoft recognition in ISG

Recognition in two Microsoft services quadrants puts the Sydney specialist alongside bigger rivals as AI projects hinge on cleaner data and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
SNP & Palantir launch AI tools for SAP transformations
Hybrid Cloud

SNP & Palantir launch AI tools for SAP transformations

Automating manual test-data work could cut delays and staff effort in SAP migration programmes as SNP and Palantir roll out new AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026