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Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Mercury launches Qual at Scale for richer, faster surveys
Artificial Intelligence

Mercury launches Qual at Scale for richer, faster surveys

Mercury Analytics unveils Qual at Scale, merging broad surveys with deep interviews using AI for richer insights at costs like traditional quantitative research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Un-marketing: redefining personalized marketing strategies
Customer Experience

Un-marketing: redefining personalized marketing strategies

Un-marketing offers a fresh take on personalized marketing, prioritising ethical data use, innovation, and genuine connections to rebuild consumer trust and loyalty.

By Sam Shennan • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless to lead global revenue push
Software-as-a-Service

GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless to lead global revenue push

GIS Cloud appoints Andrew Loveless as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead international growth and expand in sectors like infrastructure and government.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs
Clean technologies

Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs

Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Encryption

DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate
Breach Prevention

DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate

Concerns over data privacy and security have intensified following the unprotected database breach linked to the DeepSeek AI programme, exposing sensitive user information.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting

Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Data collection stories

Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind
Data Protection

Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind

Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Lightly launches edge AI tool to boost European car autonomy
Digital Transformation

Lightly launches edge AI tool to boost European car autonomy

Swiss AI startup Lightly launches LightlyEdge, an edge-based software to optimise real-time data collection for European carmakers advancing autonomous vehicle tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
OneStream launches ESG Reporting & Planning for CFOs
Clean technologies

OneStream launches ESG Reporting & Planning for CFOs

OneStream has unveiled its new ESG Reporting & Planning solution, empowering CFOs to integrate sustainability into their financial strategies amidst evolving global standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build
DevOps

Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
AI data privacy a top concern for 36% of firms, report finds
Data Analytics

AI data privacy a top concern for 36% of firms, report finds

A new report reveals that 36% of firms are sharpening their focus on AI data privacy, amid growing concerns for security and customer regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024