Data literacy stories

AI projects in full production race ahead as a global survey exposes a widening trust and speed gap with organisations still experimenting.

As AI reshapes work and life, women must be empowered to build and question it, or risk being defined by systems they did not design.

Customer experience is evolving from ticket-taking to strategic, context-rich advisory, where clear narratives turn raw data into real business value.

A veteran engineer turned data leader says calm, curious leadership and “awkward” questions are key to real impact in analytics teams.

Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.

Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.

Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.

Denodo named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for data integration, its sixth straight top-tier ranking amid rising AI demand.

Huwise launches Huwy, an AI chat agent embedded in its data marketplace to help non-experts search, explore and use corporate data.

AI and financial modelling will top Australia's 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.

Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

Denodo secures Leader spot in Gartner's 2025 Data Integration Tools Magic Quadrant for a sixth year, buoyed by new AI-driven upgrades.

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.

SNAICC has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ Digital Transformation Award for its innovative Data Lake platform supporting advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.

Australian manufacturers are turning to business intelligence and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an unpredictable trade environment.