The Ultimate Guide to Data Fabric
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Fabric.
What to know about Data Fabric
Data Fabric is an evolving approach in data management that integrates and connects diverse data sources across multiple environments, enabling businesses to access, manage, and analyze data more effectively. This infrastructure facilitates seamless data flow and supports advanced applications such as AI, automation, and real-time analytics, helping organisations address complex data challenges that arise from digital transformation.
The recent developments in data fabric technologies highlight innovations in AI-powered data management, enhanced integration platforms, and cloud-native solutions. Industry players are introducing sophisticated platforms that combine data virtualization, automation, and compliance features to improve operational efficiency, agility, and insight generation. Exploring the latest stories provides valuable insights into how data fabric solutions are shaping the future of data-driven business strategies and technology landscapes.
Australian Data Fabric News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Appian unveils AI agents & Composer to accelerate enterprise automation
Appian launches Agent Studio and Composer, embedding AI agents to boost automation and modernise enterprise applications with faster, scalable data management.
Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era
Cisco unveils Data Fabric, a new architecture using machine data to boost AI capabilities, powered by the Splunk platform and launching advanced real-time insights.
Neo4j urges Australian enterprises to rethink SaaS for the agentic AI era
Agentic AI and graph data models are poised to revolutionise SaaS, enabling dynamic, context-rich applications beyond traditional database limits.
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0 to transform insurance
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0, an AI-driven platform to revolutionise insurance claims with faster processing, fraud detection, and improved customer experience.
RMBL boosts efficiency with AI & Appian platform overhaul
RMBL has enhanced efficiency and cut client queries by 23% after adopting Appian's AI platform, boosting document accuracy to over 95%.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
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Research and market analysis connected to Data Fabric
Couchbase launches AI Data Plane for enterprise agents
Gigamon & Splunk join forces on federated telemetry
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
CTERA debuts Fusion Direct to unify file & object data
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
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Recent Data Fabric News
Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools
Research by Appian shows that despite digital adoption, 78% of Australian energy firms struggle with data accessibility, risking operational efficiency.
Future of data networks: AI, optical tech & efficiency
IDS forecasts transformative trends for data networks and storage by 2025, driven by AI advancements and the demand for enhanced connectivity.
Data access issues cripple Australian supply chains, Appian finds
Australian supply chains struggle with data access; 66% of workers face incomplete information, hindering efficiency and risking operational errors, reveals Appian study.
Victorian OPP launches Amicus system to boost efficiency
Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions has launched 'Amicus', a new AI-driven system on Appian to streamline prosecutorial processes.
Talend, Accenture help Thryv Australia digitally transform
Thryv Australia has begun using Talend's Data Fabric platform and Accenture's expertise to create a core cloud data infrastructure.
Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm unstructured data
Enterprises face mounting pressure to govern unstructured data for AI, after GigaOm again ranked Hitachi Vantara as a leader and fast mover.
Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery
Ad-hoc data work is draining staff time and slowing AI projects, as only a quarter of large firms have structured data programmes.
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.
Databricks launches Genie One AI coworker for businesses
Businesses can now query governed company data in natural language as Databricks expands its Genie suite to reduce errors and speed decisions.
HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments
HPE has expanded its self-driving networking strategy with new AI, security and data centre capabilities across enterprise environments.
CTERA links file data to n8n automation for AI use
Enterprise users can now feed governed file content into automated and AI workflows without custom code, reducing engineering overhead.
Radiant Logic & Zscaler target M&A access bottlenecks
Acquirers could cut months from post-deal IT integration, as the tie-up aims to let staff use applications on day one after closing.
Megaport picks VAST Data for AI infrastructure push
The deal broadens Megaport's AI push by joining network, compute and data services in one platform for customers across multiple clouds and data centres.
Alation launches central governance for semantic models
The new feature is meant to curb conflicting AI and analytics outputs by keeping business terms and metrics in one governed layer across platforms.
Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI
The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.
Thomson Reuters builds AI data platform on Snowflake
The shift is speeding up legal and regulatory analysis, with some Thomson Reuters workloads now running up to 3.4 times faster.
Starburst launches Enterprise Intelligence Platform for AI
Enterprises can now run AI on governed data across distributed systems, as the rollout aims to cut cost, risk and duplication in fragmented estates.
Hyland launches agentic AI platform for enterprises
Regulated firms could gain tighter oversight and faster document workflows as Hyland adds agent controls, context tools and sector packages.
Informatica adds Snowflake governance tools for AI
The new controls aim to help enterprises scale AI and analytics on Snowflake without compromising data governance, access or traceability.