Data governance stories
Confluent has been named a Leader by Forrester Research for its streaming data platform, excelling in messaging, processing, governance and enterprise support.
Shadow IT, widespread in businesses, creates data chaos and compliance risks as SaaS use grows; firms must regain control to protect data and boost efficiency.
Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.
Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
SAP's Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.
Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
A routine database permission change at Cloudflare caused global internet disruptions, exposing risks in managing modern data-driven systems.
CData Software celebrates four years on Deloitte's Fast 500, driven by real-time data connectivity solutions amid growing AI and analytics demand.
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.
Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.
AI and data standards are set to transform the global music industry by 2026, ensuring transparent royalties and efficient workflows amid rising AI-generated content.
UK midmarket finance leaders overestimate AI adoption, with 83% claiming use, but only 19% of controllers agree, revealing a major perception gap.
Expert Tech CEO Pat Murphy highlights AI's key role in enhancing security and compliance for Australia's mutual banks amid rising cyber threats and cost pressures.
UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.
Deep IP intelligence is crucial for security teams to distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters amid complex, anonymised network traffic today.
Over 69% of UK firms rely on cloud, risking tech monocultures that limit flexibility, inflate costs and threaten innovation and data governance.
Organisations must adopt adaptive, multi-layered privacy strategies to stay compliant and agile amid rapidly evolving cross-border data laws.
Unanet launches Champ AI, a natural-language copilot platform to streamline project workflows and data for GovCon and AEC firms.
Kiteworks unveils Secure Data Forms, offering FedRAMP High Ready-certified web forms with zero-trust security and strict data residency controls for regulated sectors.
By 2026, CPaaS may surpass traditional contact centres as RCS adoption and AI drive automated, interactive customer engagement experiences.