Data infrastructure stories

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.

Denodo’s data management platform boosts Shimizu Corporation’s operational efficiency, slashes project lead times, and saves on vendor costs post-proving phase.

As New Zealand's data needs surge, Rittal offers customisable micro data centres, enhancing control and efficiency for sectors like automotive, energy, and manufacturing.

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

Cloudera unveiled significant metadata management updates at the EVOLVE 24 APAC conference in Singapore, enhancing data security and governance to meet rising demands.

Datadog has named Yanbing Li as its new Chief Product Officer, tapping into her 25+ years of tech leadership at companies like Aurora, Google, and VMware.

A report by Infosys and MIT Technology Review Insights reveals that companies with advanced cloud systems are planning substantial investments to support AI adoption.

Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.

Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.

Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

Mark Fioretto appointed as NetApp’s new VP for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to bolster regional growth, innovation, and AI-driven solutions.

Organisations are increasingly integrating AI directly with their data sources to enhance security and leverage proprietary information without external transfers, thus ensuring data privacy.

NetApp's ONTAP ARP with AI earns AAA rating from SE Labs, achieving a 99% recall for ransomware detection and zero false positives in rigorous testing.

While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.

NetApp rolls out AI-driven ransomware protection, boasting 99% detection and zero false positives, as ransomware attacks spike by 32%.

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

CloudMile wins the 2024 MongoDB Emerging Markets Partner of the Year award, applauding its pivotal role in data modernisation across Southeast Asia.

Intercom partners with Fivetran to upgrade its data infrastructure, resolving prior issues with data loss and quality, aiming to enhance decision-making.

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

Hitachi Vantara has realigned with its IT Platform Products division to enhance agility in hybrid cloud and generative AI sectors, appointing Akinobu Shimada as chairman.