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Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
Storage

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage

Hitachi Vantara wins GigaOm Leader and Fast Mover status for VSP One Object as AI-driven demand reshapes enterprise storage priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations
DevOps

Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations

Adeptia 5.2 lets AI assistants probe live integration workflows as the software maker adds a Model Context Protocol server for real-time monitoring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption
Data Protection

UK SAP users warn of data gaps slowing AI adoption

UK businesses back AI and SAP transformation, but only 4% are very confident in data quality and 94% say silos hinder real-time decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
Gaming

World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws

World Cup ad data flaws could put USD $3.9 billion in spending at risk, as Grasp warns inconsistent campaign naming may distort reporting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
Storage

From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI

AI-era data security needs more than DSPM visibility, as firms must track how sensitive information moves and enforce controls in real time.

By Franklin Nguyen • 6 min read • Last month
Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google
Unified Communications

Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google

Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

Ecommerce in 2026: AI shoppers, social sales and returns pressure push retailers to rethink data, compliance and cross-border growth.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Last month
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
Data Protection

MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules

AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks
Fintech

Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks

Persistent and Databricks launch Merchant Risk Management and Fraud Detection solution for banks and payment providers facing rising digital payment fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance
Unified Communications

Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance

Custodia says financial firms must widen record-keeping to cover collaboration tools, messaging apps and AI-generated content as regulators step up scrutiny.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns
Data Protection

Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns

Workers increasingly sidestep approved AI systems, while WalkMe's latest report finds executives remain far more upbeat than staff over workplace technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says
Data Protection

Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says

Governance and compliance are stalling MSP AI rollouts, with AvePoint and Omdia finding operational strain is widening the gap between investment and delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business
Data Analytics

EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business

EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI

MCPs are emerging as the governed layer that lets AI agents reason across enterprise systems, reducing brittle integrations and easing security risks.

By Srinivas Gutta • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Genetec, Convergint and Axis Communications to unveil cloud-enabled, AI-driven security platform at Birmingham trade show.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Malware

Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall

Singapore organisations hit by 22% more cyberattacks in March, with consumer-facing and public sectors most exposed amid rising GenAI data-leak risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Seekr & Arcas launch explainable AI for Europe
Data Protection

Seekr & Arcas launch explainable AI for Europe

Seekr and Arcas team up to sell explainable AI tools to European mid-sized firms, as the EU AI Act pushes demand for audit-ready systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month