Data infrastructure stories - Page 2

A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.

ApertureData has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round raising USD $8.25 million to enhance its multimodal AI database solution, ApertureDB Cloud.

Aiven has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Aiven for AlloyDB Omni, enabling efficient database management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

NetApp has unveiled a strategic AI pivot with innovations in data infrastructure, cloud services, and partnerships, enhancing GenAI capabilities.

NetApp unveils generative AI data vision with NVIDIA collaboration, integrating advanced AI capabilities into enterprise storage to accelerate agentic AI applications.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Pure Storage has secured its spot as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms, excelling in execution and vision.

A unified strategy encompassing data, AI, and infrastructure is vital for scaling innovation. Bridging organisational silos can transform AI ambitions into tangible business value.

Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon Business Services Australia as the new Head of Data and AI, aiming to drive business outcomes and value realisation through advanced technologies.

Denodo’s data management platform boosts Shimizu Corporation’s operational efficiency, slashes project lead times, and saves on vendor costs post-proving phase.

As New Zealand's data needs surge, Rittal offers customisable micro data centres, enhancing control and efficiency for sectors like automotive, energy, and manufacturing.

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

Cloudera unveiled significant metadata management updates at the EVOLVE 24 APAC conference in Singapore, enhancing data security and governance to meet rising demands.

Datadog has named Yanbing Li as its new Chief Product Officer, tapping into her 25+ years of tech leadership at companies like Aurora, Google, and VMware.

A report by Infosys and MIT Technology Review Insights reveals that companies with advanced cloud systems are planning substantial investments to support AI adoption.

Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi iQ portfolio, featuring AI-ready infrastructure and solutions, is now available worldwide.

Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.

Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

Mark Fioretto appointed as NetApp’s new VP for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to bolster regional growth, innovation, and AI-driven solutions.

Organisations are increasingly integrating AI directly with their data sources to enhance security and leverage proprietary information without external transfers, thus ensuring data privacy.