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AI drives enterprise storage demand as data piles up
Hybrid Cloud

AI drives enterprise storage demand as data piles up

Almost all firms are storing more because of AI, as archived data is being pulled back into use and storage costs climb.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance
Software-as-a-Service

Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance

The deal gives enterprises one platform to classify and govern unstructured files before using them in AI systems, reducing compliance risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities
Software-as-a-Service

Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities

Higher education institutions face mounting storage bills as Microsoft 365 Education moves to pooled limits, prompting a data rethink.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration
Data Protection

Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration

Poor data housekeeping is adding cost, risk and delays to RISE with SAP projects, with some firms losing over EUR 100,000 a month.

By Phillip Miltiades • 5 min read • Last month
Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
Data Protection

Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first

Incomplete records can lead to missed allergies, duplicate tests and wrong billing, making data quality more urgent than connectivity.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Last month
Ravical adds AI governance tools for accountancy firms
Software-as-a-Service

Ravical adds AI governance tools for accountancy firms

The update is designed to help firms verify tax advice against legislation, tighten governance and spot new revenue from existing clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Newgen named notable vendor in Forrester archiving report
Software-as-a-Service

Newgen named notable vendor in Forrester archiving report

AI tools are making archived records more valuable, as Forrester's latest landscape places Newgen among 26 vendors in a mature market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AvePoint launches AI data classification & recovery
Data Protection

AvePoint launches AI data classification & recovery

Pressure is mounting on businesses to secure AI data and recover faster after cyber incidents, as static labels and ad hoc restoration prove too slow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director
Data Protection

Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director

Demand for data management and AI services is rising in Australia and New Zealand, and Iron Mountain has hired Dominic Del Giudice to capitalise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
VAST & AMD expand AI inference infrastructure tie-up
Semiconductors

VAST & AMD expand AI inference infrastructure tie-up

The tie-up is aimed at helping cloud providers cut inference costs and improve GPU efficiency as AI demand shifts beyond model training.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
AI day spotlights sovereignty, storage & data woes
Hybrid Cloud

AI day spotlights sovereignty, storage & data woes

Public and enterprise AI roll-outs are running into sovereignty, storage and data-governance problems as projects move from pilots to production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
Data Protection

5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026

Data quality is overtaking AI as a top concern in 2026, with CDOs under pressure to prove the information behind automated decisions is trustworthy.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
RecordPoint launches global partner programme for AI
Data Protection

RecordPoint launches global partner programme for AI

Demand for data governance is rising as regulated organisations spend more on AI, and RecordPoint is betting on partners to capture it.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push

The refinancing gives the Copenhagen-based software group room to expand enterprise sales and fund AI services built on backup data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Organisations lose sight of employee AI use, report finds
Data Protection

Organisations lose sight of employee AI use, report finds

More firms are using AI daily, but AvePoint found unauthorised access incidents remain widespread as governance trails behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

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Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR
Software-as-a-Service

Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR

Rising complaint volumes and fines of up to GBP £17.5 million are pushing financial firms to automate data access requests under UK GDPR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition
Data Protection

The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition

Half a million NHS staff will get Copilot as leaders race to fix weak data controls and stop sensitive records surfacing in prompts.

By Richard Harbridge • 6 min read • Last month
Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?
Customer Experience

Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?

Thousands of firms face higher risks of fines and delays unless customer records are verified and kept current before July 2026.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026