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5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
Data Protection

5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026

Data quality is overtaking AI as a top concern in 2026, with CDOs under pressure to prove the information behind automated decisions is trustworthy.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • 4 days ago
RecordPoint launches global partner programme for AI
Data Protection

RecordPoint launches global partner programme for AI

Demand for data governance is rising as regulated organisations spend more on AI, and RecordPoint is betting on partners to capture it.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Ricoh named Leader in IDC mailroom solutions review
Data Protection

Ricoh named Leader in IDC mailroom solutions review

The ranking bolsters Ricoh's pitch to regulated firms seeking tighter control over physical and digital mail handling in one operating model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
Software-as-a-Service

AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking

Deal teams are using generative AI to cut review times and surface risks in seconds, but trust and traceability remain critical.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last week
Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement
Software-as-a-Service

Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement

Councils and planners will get a single system for consultation data as the deal links engagement software with analytics amid rising scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Most firms hit by AI security incidents, study finds
Data Protection

Most firms hit by AI security incidents, study finds

Most organisations are exposed to AI security breaches, with AvePoint finding 88.4% suffered at least one incident in the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand
Digital Transformation

SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand

Clients will get a broader one-stop service as the 50-year-old business folds creative, PR and AI tools into its new Lumitas identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Data Protection

5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI

Poor-quality data can derail AI projects, leaving businesses with biased predictions, weak insights and higher compliance risk.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Last month
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
Software-as-a-Service

HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest

The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data
Data Analytics

Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data

Retailers can tap seller and customer data without duplicating systems after Marketplacer expanded its integration with Snowflake's AI Data Cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ataccama joins Databricks Marketplace with MCP Server
Data Analytics

Ataccama joins Databricks Marketplace with MCP Server

The tie-up gives Databricks users quality and lineage checks for AI workflows, helping teams spot risky data before it reaches models.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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PFU launches ScanSnap Camera for mobile document scanning
Document Management

PFU launches ScanSnap Camera for mobile document scanning

The free feature widens access to document scanning on phones, giving home users and small firms a lower-cost route to digitisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load
Data Protection

Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load

Paperwork is driving rapid adoption, with most Australian clinicians using AI daily and many doing so without formal guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra
Data Protection

OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra

Public servants tested ChatGPT and Codex on drafting and research, as agencies weigh whether AI can speed up routine work without losing human oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Akeneo launches Agentic Ziggy for product data teams
Customer Experience

Akeneo launches Agentic Ziggy for product data teams

Product data teams can now oversee AI agents in Akeneo's cloud, reducing manual catalogue work and tightening control over approvals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction
Software-as-a-Service

BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction

UK contractors face heavier safety scrutiny as BuildwellAI's new platform aims to cut record-keeping gaps and defect risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australian firms save 18 hours per AI-powered contract
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms save 18 hours per AI-powered contract

Many Australian businesses still miss contract insights after signing, even as AI cuts agreement cycle times by 34% and saves 18 hours each.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month