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A new report highlights that 95% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to poor data strategies, with only 22% feeling 'very ready' for implementation.

A Salesforce survey reveals that while 84% of CIOs view AI as vital as the internet, only 11% have fully implemented it amidst significant hurdles.

The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.

A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.

ApertureData has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round raising USD $8.25 million to enhance its multimodal AI database solution, ApertureDB Cloud.

Aiven has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Aiven for AlloyDB Omni, enabling efficient database management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

NetApp has unveiled a strategic AI pivot with innovations in data infrastructure, cloud services, and partnerships, enhancing GenAI capabilities.

NetApp unveils generative AI data vision with NVIDIA collaboration, integrating advanced AI capabilities into enterprise storage to accelerate agentic AI applications.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Pure Storage has secured its spot as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms, excelling in execution and vision.

A unified strategy encompassing data, AI, and infrastructure is vital for scaling innovation. Bridging organisational silos can transform AI ambitions into tangible business value.

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.