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Data Driven stories - Page 3

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How poor data is holding your organisation back - and how to fix it

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Outdated, inaccurate and duplicate records are crippling data-driven decisions, but simple verification and cleansing tools can reverse the damage.
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Brands shift to centralised platforms as channels grow

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Brands are ditching fragmented martech stacks for centralised platforms as AI, richer messaging and costs expose the limits of siloed channels.
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Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Banks are turning apps and accounts into ad space, with SAS tipping media networks to lift non-interest income by up to 30% within two years.
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Freshworks hires Kady Srinivasan as AI era marketing chief

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Freshworks names AI-focused marketer Kady Srinivasan as CMO to sharpen its global brand and go-to-market engine in crowded SaaS markets.
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Three cybersecurity predictions that will define the CISO agenda in 2026

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
By 2026, CISOs will tame security noise, confront hidden AI risks and harness agentic AI to turn reactive defence into strategic action.
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ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.
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Nexxen & Tubi expand programmatic streaming in Australia

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Nexxen links with Tubi and News Australia to open programmatic access to Tubi's free ad-supported streaming inventory for local brands.
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GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
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Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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martech
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.
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Report finds only 9% of firms have full data access for AI use

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Only 9% of firms report full access to their data for AI use, despite 86% being data driven, reveals Cloudera's survey of 1,574 IT leaders worldwide.
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Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
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PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers

Fri, 30th May 2025
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data privacy
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property market
Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.
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Is precise personalisation killing creativity?

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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personalisation
Amid the increasing utilisation of precise personalisation in marketing strategies, experts debate its potential impact on creativity in advertising.
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Why inventory accuracy should be the top priority for retailers in 2024

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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commerce systems
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supply chain
With the negative impact of poor inventory management clear to see, forward-thinking retailers are turning to technology to resolve these issues.
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Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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martech
Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.
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Where Australian organisations go wrong in their hunt for actionable insights

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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storage
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data analytics
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ai
Over half of all data held by organisations is 'dark' and unused, but it would be a brave call to suggest it holds no value.
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The important evolutionary role of data in football

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Technology has brought significant changes to the game and now impacts almost every corner of the footballing world.
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How process intelligence is your competitive edge in tough markets

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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ai
Process automation aims to address deficiencies, freeing teams from repetitive tasks and delivering better, faster results.
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Low-code AI: Where speed meets simplicity in performance marketing

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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apm
With AI taking centre stage right at the onset of this new decade, it is one of the critical areas in marketing that has benefited marketers the most.
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Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.